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Lee Perry & Silvertones / Shenley Duffus - Standing On The Hill Shenley Duffus started his singing career in the 1950's and recorded many Ska songs in the 1960's. "Standing On The Hill" was release in the UK in 1973 on the Pama label, a Jamaican 7" release has not turned up yet. Lee Perry later voiced the riddim as well. Great harmonies by the Silvertones.

Before he called time on his lengthy career in 1982, legendary ska trombonist Emmanuel "Rico" Rodriguez became a regular contributor to the Two Tone label, recording two albums for the Coventry-based imprint. Both are now 40 years old - hence this reissue of the second, Jama Rico. Unlike its predecessor, That Man's Forward, Jama Rico looks further afield for inspirations, with the trombonist's usual easy-going reggae and ska instrumentals being joined by a handful of tracks that draw inspiration from West African rhythms and spaced-out jazz-funk. As a result, it's arguably one of his most vibrant and interesting solo sets, while the inclusion of the Special AKA on final track 'Easter Island' highlights his link with the Specials (famously, Rodriguez performed on 'Message to You, Rudy').

DAVID ISAACS / LEE PERRY WE ARE NEIGHBOURS / SOUL MANLee Perry must have loved the early 70's soul music. A-side has a nice cover of a Chi-Lites song by David Isaacs, who brought "A Place In The Sun" for Perry in 1968 and who has recorded quite a few song for him.

Sixteen Love / Sixteen Ton VerJah Woosh / Skin Flesh And Bones