Reggae Rules OK! is a double CD set released by London Calling in August 2023, spotlighting iconic reggae artists in live settings from 1969 to 1972. This collection features Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Dave & Ansel Collins, Greyhound, Johnny Nash, and more, offering a rich tapestry of reggae’s evolution during its formative years. With a mix of hits, deep cuts, and candid interviews, it’s a collector’s gem that blends historical depth with musical soul.
📀 Tracklist
Disc 1
Rudi's in Love – The Locomotive (Live, Jan 1969)
Lovedene Girls (with interview) – The Bedrocks (Live, Jan 1969)
It Mek – Desmond Dekker (Live, Apr 1969)
Problems – Desmond Dekker (Live, Jul 1969)
007 – Desmond Dekker (Live, Aug 1969)
Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da – Desmond Dekker (Live, Apr 1969)
The Song We Used to Sing – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (Live, Nov 1970)
You Can Get It If You Really Want – Desmond Dekker & The Aces (Live, Nov 1970)
Gimme Reggae – Blue Mink (Live, Nov 1969)
Be Aware – Jimmy Cliff (Live, Sep 1970)
Wild World – Jimmy Cliff (Live, Sep 1970)
Monkey Spanner – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, May 1971)
My Love – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, May 1971)
Double Barrel – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, May 1971)
Holly Holly – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, May 1971)
Travelling Man – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, Dec 1971)
Go Find Yourself a Fool – Dave & Ansel Collins (Live, Dec 1971)
Disc 2
Black and White – Greyhound (Live, Jun 1971)
High and Dry – Greyhound (Live, Nov 1971)
Follow the Leader – Greyhound (Live, Nov 1971)
I Am What I Am – Greyhound (Live, Feb 1972)
High & Dry – Greyhound (Live, Feb 1972)
Interview – Dandy Livingstone (Oct 1972)
Suzanne Beware of the Devil – Dandy Livingstone (Live, Oct 1972)
Don't Give Up – Dandy Livingstone (Live, Oct 1972)
Big City – Dandy Livingstone (Live, Oct 1972)
Mad About You – Bruce Ruffin (Live, May 1972)
One Big Happy Family – Bruce Ruffin (Live, May 1972)
Song of Peace – Bruce Ruffin (Live, May 1972)
Rain – Bruce Ruffin (Live, May 1972)
You Got Soul – Johnny Nash (Live, Mar 1972)
Stir It Up – Johnny Nash (Live, Mar 1972)
I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash (Live, Jun 1972)
There Are More Questions Than Answers – Johnny Nash (Live, Sep 1972)
Guava Jelly – Johnny Nash (Live, Sep 1972)
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