| 1. rhythm that came his way and take it to another place. began dj-ing for the el paso hi-fi sound system around 1969. His first releases resulted from working with producer Keith Hudson, a succession of hits followed, Shades or Hudson, Spanish Omega, Revelation Version, Maca Version and The Sky's the Limit all hit in 1970 alone. Dennis moved camp to work with producer Duke Reid reworking some fresh ideas over classic Treasure Isle rhythms. Number One Station, Mosquito One, in 1971 and Rock to the Beat, Love is a Gamble, Wake up Jamaica, Teach the Children and Musical Alphabet in 1972. Dennis moved on to work with all the top producers through this period between 1970 - 1973, producers Coxonne Dodd, Lee Perry, Sir JJ, Winston Riley, Joe Gibbs, Prince Buster all provided an outlet for his musical endeavours. Another great relationship was his work for producer Bunny Lee, again scoring some big hits including, Guns Don't Argue and Ripe Cherry the later adding a twist to Bunny's massive hit of the time Cherry oh Baby. Kingston Sounds have looked to this period in Dennis's career where there is a wealth of great music. Go Deh , Eternal Life , Steve Austin , Wise Man from the East , It Must Come , Blessed are the Meek to name but a few. Dennis left Jamaica in 1973 just after being awarded the cup for best DJ in Jamaica by Swing magazine. with his signature shout of yeah yeah yeah !... you knew he was going to mash up the dance wherever his musical talents led him. hope you enjoy this set of hits and lost classics |
| 2. Tracklist: |
| 3. 1.01 - Dennis Alcopone - Go Deh |
| 4. 1.02 - Dennis Alcopone - Wise Man From The East |
| 5. 1.03 - Dennis Alcopone - It Must Come |
| 6. 1.04 - Dennis Alcopone - Guns Don't Argue |
| 7. 1.05 - Dennis Alcopone - Steve Austin |
| 8. 1.06 - Dennis Alcopone - No Place Like Home |
| 9. 1.07 - Dennis Alcopone - Blessed Are The Meek |
| 10. 1.08 - Dennis Alcopone - Eternal Life |
| 11. 1.09 - Dennis Alcopone - Gather My People |
| 12. 1.10 - Dennis Alcopone - If Jah Is For Us |
| 13. 1.11 - Dennis Alcopone - Table Gonna Turn |
| 14. 1.12 - Dennis Alcopone - Rock It In The Ghetto |
| 15. 1.13 - Dennis Alcopone - Life Is Great |
| 16. 1.14 - Dennis Alcopone - Togetherness |
| 17. 1.15 - Dennis Alcopone - Walk In Gladness |
| 18. 1.16 - Dennis Alcopone - Everybody Needs Love |
| 19. 1.17 - Dennis Alcopone - Investigation Rock |
| 20. 1.18 - Dennis Alcopone - Too Proud To Beg |
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