The King of Ska: The Beverley's Records Singles Collection, 1963 - 1967 CD

In 1963, a 21yearold welder with dreams of becoming a fulltime singersongwriter, auditioned for one of Jamaicarsquos new elite record producers, Leslie Kong, owner of the recently launched Beverleyrsquos Records label. After performing a number of original compositions, a deal was secured and within weeks the first of Desmond Dekkerrsquos many 7rdquo singles hit Kingstonrsquos record stores.The record, which coupled two of his own songs, lsquoHonour Your Mother And Fatherrsquo and lsquoMadgiersquo, became an instant bestseller and heralded the beginning of a long and immensely successful run of hit singles by Dekker throughout the remainder of ska era and well beyond. This 2xCD set showcases both sides of Dekkerrsquos first twenty singles for Kongrsquos esteemed Beverleyrsquos label that set him on the path to international stardom.Presented in a stylish fold out digipack, the collection includes a 12 page booklet featuring fascinating and insightful sleeve notes from music journalist Winston Smith.