Essential Artist Collection
Frederick Toots Hibbert and The Maytals were pioneers of reggae and rocksteady, helping define Jamaica's sound in the 1960s and beyond. Toots' distinctive, soulful vocals made him instantly recognizable—tracks like Pressure Drop and 54-46 Was My Number became reggae standards. This two-disc collection gathers essential material spanning their career, from raw rocksteady to perfected reggae classics. The Maytals brought emotional depth and vocal sophistication to styles often dominated by backing singers, their influence on reggae's development immeasurable. Their sound—tight horn arrangements, walking basslines, Toots' unmistakable delivery—defined an era. For anyone serious about reggae, rocksteady, or simply great singing, The Maytals are foundational listening.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Reggae |
| Style | Rocksteady Ska |
| Media | Mint (M) |
| Sleeve | Mint (M) |
| Label | Trojan Records, BMG |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Reggae
- Style:
- Rocksteady, Ska
- Label:
- Trojan Records,BMG
- Country:
- UK
- Year:
- 20 Jan 2023
- 1-1. 54-46 Was My Number
- 1-2. Night And Day
- 1-3. One Eye Enos
- 1-4. Bim Today - Bam Tomorrow
- 1-5. She's My Scorcher
- 1-6. Peeping Tom
- 1-7. Struggle
- 1-8. Bla Bla Bla
- 1-9. Hold On
- 1-10. Feel So Good
- 1-11. Gold And Silver
- 1-12. Pee Pee Cluck Cluck
- 1-13. Gonna Need Somebody
- 1-14. Give Peace A Chance
- 1-15. Got To Feel It
- 1-16. Do The Boogaloo
- 1-17. Funky Funky
- 1-18. Loving Spirit
- 1-19. Monkey Man
- 1-20. Never You Change
- 1-21. Don't Trouble Trouble
- 1-22. School Days
- 1-23. Johnny Cool Man
- 1-24. Reborn
- 1-25. Alidina
- 2-1. Sweet And Dandy
- 2-2. Walk With Love
- 2-3. Water Melon
- 2-4. African Doctor (AKA Doctor Lester)
- 2-5. It Must Be True Love
- 2-6. Scare Him
- 2-7. We Shall Overcome
- 2-8. Sun Moon And Star
- 2-9. I Feel Alright
- 2-10. Revival Reggae
- 2-11. Know Me Good
- 2-12. I Alone (Toots Solo)
- 2-13. Koo Koo
- 2-14. Desmond Dekker Came First
- 2-15. A Time To Love
- 2-16. Israel
- 2-17. Nine O' Clock
- 2-18. Monkey Man (Alternate Version)
- 2-19. Do The Reggay
- 2-20. It's You (Reggae Version)
- 2-21. Just Tell Me
- 2-22. Alidina
- 2-23. Monkey Girl
- 2-24. Oh Yea
- 2-25. 54-46 Was My Number
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