Heartbeat, that reggae reissue label of repute, has just released this gem: a collection of the Wailers very first studio recordings, mastered from the original tapes without overdubs. Before Bob, Bunny, Peter and the gang were making Jah-rootsy jams, they cut sides for soundsystem dances, a crowd-pleasing mix of doo-wop, pop, gospel, ska, rocksteady, and the occasional Beatles or Dylan cover. From the liner notes:
"It Hurts To Be Alone" is an unreleased alternate take, with a mellifluous Ernest Ranglin lead lifted from the Impressions' "I'm So Proud." This song written by Bob and led by Junior Braithwaite was a huge hit and unfortunately marked Junior Braithwaite's departure from the group only days after the recording session as he headed for Chicago hoping for a musical career.
Also, I'm going to Vegas for a conference for a couple days, so here's a hilarious bonus track for your ass:
I shit you not, the chorus to this song is "Good googly moogly, that ass is juicy."
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