{"product_id":"desmond-dekker-essential-artist-collection-desmond-dekker-cd","title":"Desmond Dekker - Essential Artist Collection - Desmond Dekker (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo CDs. Long before Bob Marley's rise to pre-eminence, the title of the world's leading reggae performer rested firmly with another young singer from Kingston, Jamaica: Desmond Dekker. Between 1967 and 1970, Desmond enjoyed a succession of international hit singles, breaking new ground with singles such as '007', the first Jamaican-produced single to break into the UK top twenty, and 'Israelites', the first reggae single to reach the Number One spot in Britain and to breach the US chart. Further triumphs followed thereafter, with major chart hits including 'It Mek', 'Pickney Gal', 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' and 'Sing A Little Song', all of which cemented his place in history as Jamaica's first global superstar. All these works, along with the best of his remaining recordings from the ska, rock steady and reggae eras are featured on this compilation, featuring extensive liner notes and imagery, the set pays due respect to the original King of Reggae and superbly demonstrates the immense talent that set Desmond Dekker apart from his peers during the Golden Age of Jamaican music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Poor Mi) Israelites - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It Mek (UK Mix) - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fu Man Chu - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e (Where Did It Go) the Song We Used to Sing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beautiful and Dangerous - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e King of Ska - By Desmond Dekker ; the Cherry Pies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Intensified '68 (Music Like Dirt) - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sabotage - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sugar Dumpling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don't Blame Me - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Perseverance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It's a Shame - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jeserine - By Desmond Dekker ; the Cherry Pies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bongo Gal - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pick Up the Phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mother's Young Gal - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e This Woman - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shing a Ling - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You Can Get It If You Really Want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Unity - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Live and Learn (The More You Live)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rudy Got Soul - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Get Up Adina - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Generosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pretty Africa - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e 007 (Shanty Town)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e First Time for a Long Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rude Boy Train - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Honour Your Mother and Father\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It Pays - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Problems - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wise Man - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mother Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It Gotta Be So\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Coconut Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sweet Music - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Labour for Learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e No Place Like Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Writing on the Wall - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sing a Little Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mother Pepper - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mount Zion - By Desmond Dekker ; the Four Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Licking Stick - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Young Generation - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pickney Gal - By Desmond Dekker ; the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jamaica Ska - By Desmond Dekker ; the Specials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50445843955986,"sku":"4050538869309","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/4191750.jpg?v=1729704258","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/desmond-dekker-essential-artist-collection-desmond-dekker-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}