The Pioneers - Greetings From The Pioneers: Expanded Edition

Although the Sydney Crooks-led Pioneers were already veterans of Jamaican music scene when, in 1967, they came to join the small roster of the then rookie producer Joe Gibbs, the vocal trio had as yet failed to achieve any significant success. Within a year, however, they were regulars in the national charts, with significant hits including ‘Long Shot’, ‘Jackpot’, ‘Catch The Beat’ and ‘No Dope Me Pony.’ 

In recognition of their popularity both at home and in the UK, London-based Trojan Records released an entire collection showcasing the best of their work to date: Greetings From The Pioneers. Issued on the Amalgamated subsidiary label that had been created as a vehicle for Gibbs’s works, the set became an essential purchase for many both in the UK’s growing Afro-Caribbean community and among a rapidly expanding young, white working class fanbase. 

Now, over half a century since its historic release, this landmark rocksteady collection finally sees a release on CD, with its original twelve tracks augmented by an astounding forty-eight Joe Gibbs-produced recordings from the period, including numerous major Jamaican chart hits and equally obscure recordings from the archives. 

TRACKLIST: 

CD1: 

GREETINGS FROM THE PIONEERS 

1. The Pioneers - Me Naw Go A Believe 

2. The Pioneers - You'll Never Get Away 

3. The Righteous Flames - Baby Don't Be Late 

4. The Pioneers - Shake It Up 

5. The Pioneers - No Dope Me Pony 

6. The Pioneers - Whip Them 

7. The Righteous Flames - Gimme Gimme Girl 

8. The Pioneers - Things Just Got To Change 

9. The Pioneers - Sweet Dreams 

10. The Pioneers - Tickle Me For Days 

11. The Pioneers - Jackpot 

12. The Pioneers - Give Me A Little Loving 
    
    

    BONUS TRACKS 

13. The Pioneers - Long Shot 

14. The Pioneers - Give It To Me 

15. The Pioneers - Goodies Are The Greatest 

16. The Pioneers - Dip And Fall Back 

17. The Pioneers - Having A Ball 

18. The Pioneers - Pan Ya Machete 

19. The Pioneers - Miss Eva 

20. The Pioneers - (Run Come) Walla Walla 

21. The Pioneers - Reggae Beat 

22. The Pioneers - Alli Button 

23. The Pioneers - Who The Cap Fits 

24. The Pioneers - Don't You Know 

25. The Pioneers - Catch The Beat 

26. Ansell Collins - Secret Weapon 

 CD2: 

1. Errol Dunkley - Letter To Mummy And Daddy 

2. Lyn Taitt & The Jets - El Casino Royale 

3. The Mellotones - Feel Good 

4. Jackie Robinson - Over And Over 

5. Neville Hinds - Soul Glide 

6. The Spanishites - Woman Of Samaria 

7. Errol Dunkley - Feel Good 

8. Jackie Robinson - Let The Little Girl Dance 

9. Lyn Taitt & The Jets - This Is Soul 

10. Hugh Malcolm - Good Times Rock 

11. The Creations - Get On Up 

12. The Blenders - Decimal Currency 

13. The Versatiles - Please Mr Gateman 

14. Jackie Robinson - Holding Out 

15. Carl Bryan - Jumping Jack 

16. The Royals - Never See Come See 

17. The Invaders - Hurry Come Up 

18. Drumbago & The Blenders - The Game Song 

19. Errol Dunkley - Once More 

20. Dennis Walks - Belly Lick 

21. Tyrone Taylor - Delilah 

22. The Cannonball Trio - Off Track 

23. Sir Gibbs - People Grudgeful 

24. The Immortals - Janan 

25. Drumbago & The Blenders - Reggae Jeggae 

26. The Conquerors - Jumpy Jumpy Girl 

27. Hugh Malcolm - Mortgage (Your Land) 

28. The Cannonball Trio - Man About Town 

• Double-album housed in jewel case with clear tray 
• Includes booklet with liner notes 
• Features the original artwork 
• Includes 48 bonus tracks 

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