WWW,
October 2007 - Originally hailing from
Trinidad, Jackie Opel is best known for
being one of the top singers during of
Jamaican Ska in the 1960's. A tribute.
Listening
to the historic recordings of Jackie Opel's
voice as he rides over the Ska riddims will
once again remind the listener just how
special Jamaican Music is. Singers and
Players of Instruments, each one carrying
more skills and talents than your average
world star together.
The
injustice that comes with the world
economical situation becomes painfully
clear, when we realize how this music is
recorded on material that even for the time
wasn't the best of best. That stuff was
reserved for the rich countries, and only
now with digital possibilities there is
somewhat of a more equal situation as
computers can more or less replace a
complete studio.
Almost 30
minutes of sweet, soulful, energetic music,
with Jackie Opel singing lover's tunes as
well as spirituals. For (y)our listening
pleasure and meditation!
PLAYLIST
#1
Higher And Higher | Jackie Opel
#2 Valley Of Green | Jackie Opel
#3 The Vow | Jackie Opel & Doreen
Shaffer
#4 Push Wood | Jackie Opel
#5 Picture Of Smoke | Jackie Opel
#6 Old Rocking Chair | Jackie Opel
#7 Take Your Time | Jackie Opel
#8 Stay By Me | Jackie Opel & Hortense
Ellis
#9 Turn To The Almighty | Jackie Opel
#10 Forever And Ever | Jackie Opel
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