Released on Aug 04 2008 at 09:05 pm
#56 - Delroy Wright of Live & Learn Part 1
This is your opportunity to hear a rare interview with Live & Learn label owner, Delroy Wright. Most active as a producer during the ’80s, he produced the Mighty Diamonds, Wailing Souls, Michael Prophet, and many more. You’ll hear about them all in two separate parts. Part 1 begins with Delroy’s early years in Jamaica and the influence of his father’s sound system, the family’s migration to the U.S., and his and his brother’s start in the music business. You’ll hear about Delroy’s band selection process when it’s time to record, an interesting view of Barrington Levy, and thoughts about other artists.
Michael Prophet - 2000 Years
Wailing Souls - Kingston Fourteen
Al Campbell - Forward Natty
Barrington Levy - Juggling Soldier
Dennis Brown - Things In Life
Wayne Wade - She Don’t Love Me
Mighty Diamonds - Girl You’re Too Young
Barrington Levy - Some Girls Are Trouble
Beres Hammond - Never Let You Go
Michael Prophet - Haul and Pull
Wayne Wade - Melting Pot
Hany on 05 Aug 2008 at 11:54 am #
One of the very best shows you’ve done, Joshua!
At 19:10 in your podcast, Delroy mentions the establishment of the store in DC. Whoa, nostalgia city for me, man!!! That’s where I used to buy so much of my stuff. He was rarely there…I think he was down in Florida a lot at the time I frequented the store. But let me tell you, the vinyl in there was golden. He was just as upful and intriguing at the store as he comes across in your interview.
The store later got bought by another gut who called it TopCat, but within months it was clear that things were going downhill. It just never stayed the same. Last time I looked, it was an unoccupied storefornt. Right there on Georgia Avenue in DC.
Thanks for the insightful interview, the great music, and the memories!
Hany
Darleen on 22 Aug 2008 at 9:49 am #
Josh, I can’t help but believe there is something non-threatening and inviting to an artist that he would grant you one of only two interviews in his lifetime. Kudos for you!
Darleen