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King David's Melody
''King David's Melody'' is a reggae compilation album by Augustus Pablo, originally released in 1983 on his Rockers record label. It is a collection of singles recorded between 1975 and 1982 for both the Rockers and Message record labels. It features Robbie Shakespeare on bass guitar, Earl "Chinna" Smith on guitar and Leroy Wallace, Horsemouth Wallace on drums. Pablo produced the album and played melodica, piano, organ (music), organ, xylophone and string synthesizer. The songs were both recorded and mixed at Harry J and King Tubby's Studios in Kingston, Jamaica, Kingston, Jamaica. Much like the previous album, Earth's Rightful Ruler, the title of this album is in reference to Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia and a figure who many Rastafarians believe was a descendant of King David, the ancient Kingdom of Israel (united monarchy), King of Israel. A 2006 release by Shanachie Records featured three added bonus tracks. Track listing ;Side one # "King David's Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compilation Album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may be collected together as a greatest hits album or box set. If from several performers, there may be a theme, topic, time period, or genre which links the tracks, or they may have been intended for release as a single workâsuch as a tribute album. When the tracks are by the same recording artist, the album may be referred to as a retrospective album or an anthology. Content and scope Songs included on a compilation album may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several performers. If by one artist, then generally the tracks were not originally intended for release together as a single work, but may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |