The Bodysnatchers

The Bodysnatchers were a London based all girl Ska outfit that, for a short time, lived the 2 Tone dream.

 

Let's Do Rocksteady - The Bodysnatchers

 

Let's Do Rocksteady - The Bodysnatchers

They only had 2 singles that charted. The most successful of which was Let's Do Rocksteady which reached number 22 in the charts and stayed in the charts for 9 weeks. Released 15/03/80. Catalogue Number CHSTT9

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You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker & The Aces

 

You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker & The Aces

This track was written & recorded by Jimmy Cliff but popularised by Desmond Dekker when released on 22/08/70. It reached number 2 in the UK Singles chart and remained in the charts for 15 weeks. Catalogue No. TR7777

Shame & Scandal - Peter Tosh with The Wailers

 

Shame & Scandal - Peter Tosh with The Wailers

Written by Lord Melody & Sir Lancelot. Recorded by the Blues Busters in 1967 & Derrick Harriott in 1965 but charted in the UK for Lance Percival. It was released on 28/10/65 and reached number 37 in the UK singles chart staying in the charts for 3 weeks. Catalogue No. Parlaphone R5335. Also released in Jamaica by Peter Tosh with the Wailers but this version unfortunately failed to reach the UK. Catalogue No. Island WI 215 with The Jerk on the b-side.

Kingston Town - Lord Creator
Kingston Town - Lord Creator

Released on the Clan Disc label in 1970. Catalogue No. Clan Disc 224.Polpularised by UB40 when released on 31/03/90. It reached number 4 in the UK singles chart and remained in the charts for 12 weeks. Catalogue No. DEP 35.

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