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Roland Alphonso & Beverley's All Stars "Song For My Father" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Jazz #Ska #Music #13thStreetPromotions #RolandAlphonso #SongForMyFather #HoraceSilverQuintet #1967 #FathersDay #LeslieKong #BeverleysRecords #BeverleysAllStars #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Roland Alphonso – Song For My Father (1967)

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Today (June 16) is recognized worldwide as “Father’s Day“. We appreciate the Men who understood the role they’re given, and have done their best in that department. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we pay tribute to them with Musician Roland Alphonso’s “Song For My Father“.

Produced by Leslie Kong along with Roland Alphonso and Beverley’s All Stars and released through Beverley’s Records in 1967, “Song For My Father” was Alphonso’s Ska version of the Horace Silver Quintet’s 1965 Jazz composition. The Jamaican version gives it a different kind of life, and opened it up for a different audience to appreciate. The original version according to Horace Silver was inspired by Brazilian music from a trip there, and Cape Verdean Portuguese Folk Music that his Father listened to. The Instrumental was a tribute to his Father and his love for the music, and the Jamaican version paid tribute to Jamaican Fathers. Alphonso’s version was one of many covers made, and was well-received by listeners over the years.

Whether you’re a Father, StepFather, Uncle, Grandfather, Godfather, Papa, Papi, Pop, Dada, big up yourself on this Father’s Day. Check out our “The Fathers Of Reggae/Dancehall” Playlist from a few years ago.

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IKEA "It's All In The Bag" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Sweden #USA #Ska #Music #13thStreetPromotions #IKEA #Furniture #TheSkatalites #DoreenShaffer #JackieOpel #WelcomeYouBackHome #CoxsoneDodd #SirCoxsoneDodd #StudioOne #1964 #ItsAllInTheBag #Commercial #Caribbean

Doreen & Jackie’s “Welcome You Back Home” Featured In New @IkeaUSA Campaign

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Jamaican music has so much power, it’s unreal sometimes. Just when you think it can’t pop up in something major, it comes as a surprise. Recently, Sweden-founded Furniture Retail giant IKEA launched their latest campaign in time for the holiday shopping season. Under the phrase “It’s All In The Bag“, IKEA highlights all the goodies that you can get in their stores for the home, it’s like making that dream house possible with everything from there. Throughout one of their latest Commercials, a familiar sound from the 876 can be heard.

Featured in IKEA’s “It’s All In The Bag” campaign is Doreen & Jackie’s hit single, “Welcome You Back Home“. Produced by “Sir Coxsone” Dodd with Instrumentation by the legendary band The Skatalites and released through Studio One in 1964, “Welcome You Back Home” was a duet with Doreen Shaffer and the late Jackie Opel about a couple who had falling outs and realizing that they need each other more than ever. Shaffer is known as the Queen of Ska, is a founding member and last surviving member of The Skatalites. Jackie Opel was a Bajan Recording Artist who was discovered by the late Byron Lee, credited for inventing Spouge Music (a fusion of Ska, Calypso, and R&B), and was known as the “Jackie Wilson of Bajan culture“. The Instrumental for “Welcome You Back Home” was played throughout the new IKEA Commercial. Just like the Furniture giant, Jamaican music has it all in the bag.

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Harry J Allstar's "Liquidator" featured on "Ted Lasso" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #UK #USA #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #HarryJAllstars #Liquidator #1969 #ChelseaFC #Chelsea #Caribbean #TheStapleSisters #AppleTvPlus

The Harry J Allstars’ “Liquidator” Featured In New @TedLasso Episode

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It has been said over and over that good music will always prevail. When it comes to Jamaican music, the same can be said as it has managed to stick to many through the decades. Recently, the Apple TV+ hit series “Ted Lasso” returned with its 3rd season. The series focuses on Ted Lasso who is played by Jason Sudeikis, an American Football (NFL) Coach who takes his talents to the UK to manage a British Football (Soccer) team. The 2nd episode of the 3rd season kicked off on March 22, and a familiar sound was heard.

In the episode “(I Don’t Want To Go To) Chelsea” of “Ted Lasso”, The Harry J Allstars’ “Liquidator” was featured. The Instrumental was produced by Harry “Harry J” Johnson, and released through the Harry J label. “Liquidator” was sampled by Al Bell for The Staple Singers’ classic “I’ll Take You There“, covered by numerous Artists, and was famously used as run out music for the Football Clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers, Northampton Town, Yeovil Town, West Bromwich Albion, and most famously, Chelsea, who claims to have 1st used it.

“Ted Lasso” is now available for streaming on Apple TV+.

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Leroy Sibbles’ “Do Your Thing” Featured In New @TulsaKing Series!

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Have you been watching any TV lately? Caught up with any shows? Discovered something new? If you didn’t know, Legendary Actor Sylvester Stallone stars in a new series called, “Tulsa King“. This Crime Drama focuses on a Mafia Capo who was just released from Prison, with a mission to organize a criminal organization in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series has found favour with the audience so far, but for its second episode, a familiar sound was heard during one of the scenes.

In episode 2 called, “Center Of The Universe“, the legendary Leroy Sibbles’ “Do Your Thing” gets featured. Released in 1969 through Studio One, Leroy Sibbles delivered a funky track that got everybody dancing. Sibbles is a former member of The Heptones, and has enjoyed a solo career that produced plenty hits over the years. He is also a Producer who has lent his sound to various Artists in Jamaica, and the rest of the world. “Do Your Thing” was also featured on the soundtrack for the “Watchmen” series in 2019. For those who need a lil crime in their lives, check out “Tulsa King” starring Sylvester Stallone now playing on Paramount+.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lunar 7 – Marry Me (1972)

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It’s the month of June! For many, it’s considered a Wedding month, as many couples chose this month to jump the broom, get hitched, and make an honest partner out of each other. We’ve highlighted a few Wedding themed songs on Oldies Sunday, and today we give you another. For today’s selection, we head on over to Barbados to check out Lunar 7’s “Marry Me“!

Produced by Trex Records and released in 1972, “Marry Me” belongs to the Caribbean genre of music called, “Spouge“, which is a Ska/Calypso fusion that was originated in Barbados. The track is about a man who wants to spend the rest of his life with this one Woman, and he is tired of wandering. He shares his desire to come home to her, realizes what she’s all that his heart wants despite trying to be with other people, and he will tell the world how much she means to him. The track found favour with many during its release in the 70s, was used in a few Weddings, and remains a fond memory to some today. For those getting married this month, all the best from us!

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We Highlight The Dave & Ansell Collins Classic, “Double Barrel” In Our Throwback Playlist!

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In 1970, the duo known as Dave Barker and Ansell Collins a.k.a. Dave & Ansell Collins released their single, “Double Barrel“. Produced by Winston Riley, the song went on to become the second Jamaican produced track to top the UK music charts. From there it went on to sell numerous records, charted in the US, and introduced the world to a young Sly Dunbar, who played drums on the record. It became a classic, and was immortalized by many Artists through the technique of sampling. Today, for our latest #13thStreetThrowback Playlist, we highlight “Double Barrel”.

Featuring 50 tracks, the “Double Barrel” Playlist highlights a few covers, and songs that sampled the 1970 hit. From Special Ed’s infamous “I’m The Magnificent“, to Kanye West’s “The One“, and from Hip Hop to Electronic Music, “Double Barrel” has traveled near and far. When you hear “I’m…the magnificent!” on a track, just remember where it came from. Salute the great duo known as Dave & Ansell Collins!

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