Released on Apr 22 2009
#71 – Crying Over You
A few cool things that I want to share with you. First, I have been watching The UB40 Story of Reggae DVD from 1999. There is a great scene where they intersperse footage from their version of “Crying Over You” with footage from Ken Boothe singing it in Jamaica at their Oracabessa studio. It made such an impact on me that I immediately wanted to play the original Ken Boothe song for you. Then I decided to just pull the audio from the DVD and play that segment for you back to back.
Second, one of my best listeners, Lynda, sent me the original R&B instrumental, “Party Time,” by Ramsey Lewis. It definitely makes you want to get up and move. It will also remind you where Dave Barker & Ansel Collins got their inspiration for “Double Barrel.”
Third, I am crazy for “Time To Shine” by Laden, a young Jamaican who is singing and rapping about reality, something we rarely hear about anymore on radio in the United States. It’s all about bragging and spending money when the reality for most people–even singers and DJs in Jamaica–is that they don’t have a lot of extra money to throw away. The video is very good so do a Google search and watch it. This song is so original and unique, yet it will make an instant impression. Let me know what you think of it.
Ken Boothe – Crying Over You
Excerpt from The UB40 Story of Reggae DVD
Laden – Time To Shine
Ramsey Lewis – Party Time
Dave Barker & Ansel Collins – Double Barrel
Ansel Collins – Nuclear Weapon
Monty Alexander & Ernest Ranglin – Double Barrel
Tonight’s show is inspired by a Dutch listener named Gijs. He suggested a version excursion on the “Soul Rebel” rhythm. Since I’m so busy these days, I welcome your creative suggestions. E-mail me with your ideas or leave a voice mail.