Spotify Release Info
Track: Reggae Merengue
Artist: Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
Album: Gay Jamaica Independence Time (Expanded Version)
Artist Bio
Name: Tommy McCook & The Supersonics
Spotify Genres: rocksteady, ska, reggae, calypso
Followers: 3,578
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Biography
[b][l=Treasure Isle] Studio Band [/b] The Supersonics were formed by [a=Tommy McCook] after [a=The Skatalites] split up due to [a=Don Drummond]' murdering his girlfriend in 1965. McCook left Studio One and joined [a=Arthur "Duke" Reid]s' label [l=Treasure Isle]. Members were old partners from [a=The Skatalites] times and a bunch of new musicians. They were one of Jamaica's most productive studio backing bands. Releases are credited to them or to [a=The Supersonics]. Tommy led them until they disintegrated on a trip to Montreal Canada in 1969.
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Check this outPopular Tracks on Spotify
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1.Reggae MerengueGay Jamaica Independence Time (Expanded Version)
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2.Angel of the MorningSoul of Jamaica (Expanded Version)
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3.The Shadow of Your SmileSoul Rock Steady
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4.My True ConfessionIndependence Jump Up Calypso (Expanded Version)
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5.Real CoolSoul Rock Steady
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6.LiquidatorReggay At Its Best, featuring Tommy McCook (Expanded Version)
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7.What Now? - Theme from Dr. ZhivagoSoul Rock Steady
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8.Persian Cat Ska (In a Persian Market)Soul Rock Steady
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9.Merry Mood (Ranglin On Bond Street)Black Power '68
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10.Ska Flea (Spanish Flea)Independence Jump Up Calypso (Expanded Version)
Discogs Release Info
Release: Alton Ellis / Tommy McCook With The Supersonics* - What Does It Take To Win Your Love / Reggae Merengue
Year: 2022
Genres: Reggae
Styles: Rocksteady, Reggae