Rocksteady Playlist

Rocksteady emerged in the wake of ska and lasted for only three years (1965-68), but produced a flood of singers and harmony groups such as Alton Ellis, Delroy Wilson, Desmond Dekker, Ken Boothe and The Heptones, who recorded classic songs that are still being covered.

Here we have compiled a playlist featuring some of the hits of the era, with iTunes links to purchase. Enjoy!

1. Rocksteady – Alton Ellis
2. I’m Still In Love – Alton Ellis
3. Steppin Razor – The Wailers
4. Tougher Than Tough – Derrick Morgan
5. The Loser – Derrick Harriot
6. Everything I Own – Ken Boothe
7. Puppet On A String – Ken Boothe
8. Take It Easy – Hopeton Lewis
9. Groovin’ – Hopeton Lewis
10. The Tide Is High – The Paragons
11. Wear You To The Ball – The Paragons
12. Book Of Rules – The Heptones
13. Games People Play – Bob Andy
14. To Sir With Love – Lynn Tait & The Jets
15. Once Upon A Time – Delroy Wilson
16. Perfidia – Phyllis Dillon
17. Ba Ba Boom – The Jamaicans
18. Stick By Me – John Holt
19. Rivers of Babylon – The Melodians
20. Pressure Drop – The Maytals
21. You Don’t Love Me (No No No) – Dawn Penn
22. Intensified – Desmond Dekker & The Aces
23. My Jamaican Girl – The Gaylads
24. You Don’t Care – The Techniques
25. Loving Pauper – Dobby Dobson