Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Early Recordings '2014

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Throughout a crucial period that bore witness to the emergence of ska and its
later mutations into rocksteady and finally reggae, Justin Hinds was among the
most successful recording artists on the Jamaican music scene, his sweet tenor
spotlighted on hundreds of Duke Reid-produced singles between 1963 and 1972.

Born on May 7, 1942 in the St. Ann's area, Hinds' greatest music was later
created in the company of his backing vocalists the Dominoes, a duo comprising
Dennis Sinclair and Junior Dixon. They first recorded at Reid's Treasure Isle
studios in late 1963, a debut session that yielded the hit "Carry Go Bring Come"
in just one take.

Between 1964 and 1966, Hinds was Reid's most popular artist, and during this
period alone he recorded some 70 singles backed by session aces Tommy McCook and
the Supersonics; among his biggest ska hits were "King Samuel," "Jump Out of the
Frying Pan," "The Ark" and "Rub Up Push Up."

Around 1966, Hinds made the transformation to rocksteady, and the hits kept
coming. Over the next several years, he released smash after smash, including
"The Higher the Monkey Climbs," "No Good Rudy," "On a Saturday Night," "Here I
Stand," and "Save a Bread." He and Reid parted company in 1972, with the latter
dying three years later; Hinds then began working with producer Jack Ruby, a
collaboration which resulted in the 1976 LP "Jezebel". Two years later, he also
teamed with producer Sonia Pottinger for a series of singles including
"Rig-Ma-Roe Game" and "Wipe Your Weeping Eyes." After 1984's "Travel with Love",
however, the reclusive Hinds essentially went into retirement, leaving Jamaica
only rarely.

He did return to recording, albeit sporadically, with a final studio effort in
1992, "Know Jah Better", and then a decade later with a live album "Let's Rock
Live". Another concert album, 2003's "Live at the Grassroots", featured Hinds
backed by roots revivalists John Brown's Body.

Justin Hinds succumbed to cancer two years later, passing away quietly at his
Jamaican home on March 16, 2005.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Corner Stone (2:26) 
1.02 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Sinners (3:06) 
1.03 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Botheration (2:11) 
1.04 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - If It's Love You Need (3:22) 
1.05 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Teach The Youth (3:07) 
1.06 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - On A Saturday Night (2:41) 
1.07 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Save A Bread (2:41) 
1.08 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Once A Man Twice A Child (2:51) 
1.09 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Here I Stand (2:28) 
1.10 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Mighty Redeemer (2:29) 
1.11 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Say Me Say (2:22) 
1.12 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Over The River (2:21) 
1.13 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - The Higher The Monkey Climbs (2:59) 
1.14 - Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Carry Go Bring Come (2:45)

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