The Maytals - The Best Of The Maytals (2016)

The Maytals have long since been regarded as one of Jamaica's most talented and popular groups. Formed in the early sixties, the trio Frederick 'Toots' Hibbert, Nathaniel 'Gerry' McCarthy and Henry 'Raleigh' Gordon first found fame with a number of best-selling ska singles before signing with Leslie Kong's Beverley's Records late in 1967. The union with Kong proved irresistible and produced a succession of best selling singles, including '54 46 Was My Number', 'Pressure Drop', 'Sweet And Dandy' and their memorable 1969 UK chart entry, 'Monkey Man'. Following the producer's tragic death in 1971, the trio went on to enjoy further international success, although their Beverley's recordings are widely accepted as being their finest. 'Best Of The Maytals' showcases the very best of the trio's work for Kong, including the aforementioned Jamaican hits and numerous other hugely popular recordings. Featuring extensive notes and fascinating imagery, the 2CD set forms part of the newly launched generically designed 'Reggae Legends' series, highlighting some of Jamaica's finest musical talents.

Tracklist:

01. Monkey Man
02. 54-46 That’s My Number
03. Pressure Drop
04. One Eye Enos
05. She’s My Scorcher
06. Don’t Trouble Trouble
07. Johnny Cool Man
08. Bim Today, Bam Tomorrow
09. Doctor Lester (aka African Doctor)
10. Monkey Girl
11. Oh Yeah
12. Walk With Love
13. Sun Moon and Star
14. Gonna Need Somebody
15. Give Peace a Chance
16. Never You Change
17. School Days
18. Bla Bla Bla
19. I Feel Alright
20. Struggle
21. Sweet and Dandy
22. Do the Reggay
23. Peeping Tom
24. Reborn
25. It’s You
26. Water Melon
27. Got to Feel It
28. It Must Be True Love
29. Scare Him
30. Just Tell Me
31. Alidina
32. I Alone (Toots Solo)
33. We Shall Overcome
34. Night and Day
35. Thy Kingdom Come
36. Gold and Silver
37. Hold On
38. Revival Reggae
39. Desmond Dekker Came First
40. 54-46 Was My Number