{"product_id":"niney-the-observer-presents-lighthing-thunder-niney-the-observer-presents-lighthing-thunder-the-observer-singles-1969-1972-various-cd","title":"Niney the Observer Presents Lighthing \u0026 Thunder - Niney The Observer Presents Lighthing \u0026 Thunder! The Observer Singles 1969-1972 \/ Various (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo CDs. By the close of the 1960s, a number of dynamic independent record producers were beginning to make their mark on Jamaica's fast developing music scene. Chief among these initially small-time music-makers were the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Edward 'Bunny' Lee and the man whose music provides the focus of this collection, Winston Holness AKA 'Niney'. As the 70s dawned, the ingenuity, innovation and determination of these three talented individuals saw their influence grow at such a rate and to such an extent that by the middle of the decade, their hit-rate matched and often exceeded that of such long-established major operators as Byron Lee of Dynamic Sounds, Studio One's Coxson Dodd, and the Khouri family who controlled Federal Records. But while the music and careers of both Perry and Lee have been rightly celebrated by numerous writers and on seemingly countless compilations over the past few decades, until now, the achievements and influence of Niney have been largely overlooked. This collection is the first in a series of sets that aims to put the record straight and present the very best of his output during key parts of his music career, commencing with the initial independent productions that provided the launchpad to a long and illustrious career in music. Featuring numerous hits, including the ground-breaking 'Blood \u0026amp; Fire', 'Message To The Ungodly', 'Hiding By The Riverside', 'Beardman Feast', 'Rasta Bandwagon' and 'When Jah Speak', the 2CD set presents 20+ tracks that have remained largely unavailable for over half a century. A must for fans of early reggae sounds, 'Lightning \u0026amp; Thunder' also presents a fascinating opportunity to the as-yet uninitiated to enjoy and experience some of the earliest authentic dub and roots tracks ever recorded. This is where it all began!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper Seed - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Music Police - the Sound Dimension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Skankey - Leroy 'Horsemouth' Wallace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Twin Spin - Ranny Williams ; the Spokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cocaine Doctor - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bawling for Mercy - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Apollo Rocket - Lloyd Willis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Omega - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mr. Brown's Coffin - Dennis Alcapone ; Lizzy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Blood ; Fire - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lightning ; Thunder - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mud ; Water - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brimstone ; Fire (Blood ; Fire) - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Message to the Ungodly - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e You Must Believe Me - Dennis Alcapone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Keep on Pushing - Niney ; the Heptones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strong Man Medley - Eric 'Monty' Morris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Psalms 9 to Keep in Mind - Tommy McCook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapter 10 - the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Observing the Ave. - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Everyday Music - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pick Your Choice - Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Coming of Jah - Max Romeo ; Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Road to Zion - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hiding By the Riverside - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Red Sea - the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rebel Ride - Dennis Alcapone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Aily ; Ailaloo - Niney ; Max Romeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Episode II - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bearded Men Feast - Max Romeo ; Niney\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e International Pum Pum - Niney the Observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reggaematic - Niney the Observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Big Hole - Niney the Observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Another Pum - the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pop a Water - Captain Jack Morgan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ital Buddy - the Virgins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Woodpecker - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wet Panty - Niney the Observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discharge No. 2 - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rasta Band Wagon - Max Romeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e When Jah Speaks - Murt Turt ; Purt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beg in the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e In the Gutter - Niney ; the Observers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Time Hard Aka Promises- Max Romeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Time Hard Version - the Hardy Boys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Honey Baby - Niney the Observer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forward Pipe - Niney ; Ken Elliott\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522503446802,"sku":"5013929281844","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/niney-the-observer-presents-lighthing-thunder-niney-the-observer-presents-lighthing-thunder-the-observer-singles-1969-1972-various-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}