Lloyd Charmers - Reggae Charm (Expanded Version) (2024)

By the close of the 1960s, Lloyd 'Charmers' Tyrell was firmly established as one of Jamaica's premier talents, having previously made his mark as a key member of leading vocal outfits, The Charmers and The Uniques. His move into record production in 1968 swiftly resulted in numerous Jamaican hits, with his success attracting the attention London-based reggae music giant, Trojan Records, with whom he swiftly signed a licensing deal in 1969. As the 60s drew to a close, Trojan released the first two best-selling instrumental albums, 'Reggae Is Tight', on which the multi-talented Charmers demonstrated his keyboard-playing talents over a dozen fast-passed rhythm tracks. Hot on it's heels came a second non-vocal collection, on which the performer-turned-producer displayed an equal degree of dexterity on piano, with leading Jamaican band, The Dragonaires backing him on a dozen instrumental cuts of early reggae favourites.

The collection is must for all true fans of vintage Jamaican sounds.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Lloyd Charmers - Dr No Go (2:14)
1.02 - Lloyd Charmers - Try to Remember (2:21)
1.03 - Lloyd Charmers - Oh Happy Day (2:18)
1.04 - Lloyd Charmers - Honey (2:49)
1.05 - Lloyd Charmers - Israelites (2:16)
1.06 - Lloyd Charmers - Last Date (2:39)
1.07 - Lloyd Charmers - If I Only Had Time (2:33)
1.08 - Lloyd Charmers - Chokin' Kind (2:32)
1.09 - Lloyd Charmers - Mama Look (2:12)
1.10 - Lloyd Charmers - How Long (3:04)
1.11 - Lloyd Charmers - Love Can Make You Happy (2:25)
1.12 - Lloyd Charmers - Tribute to the Dragon (aka Soul at Large) (2:11)
1.13 - Lloyd Charmers - Who Done It (aka I Did It) (2:52)
1.14 - Lloyd Charmers - Look-Ka-Py-Py (aka Reggae a Bye Bye) (2:42)
1.15 - Lloyd Charmers - Dollars and Cents (Medley) (2:44)
1.16 - Lloyd Charmers - Ensure (aka Baby Huey) (2:42)
1.17 - Lloyd Charmers - The Premesis (aka Big Five) (2:14)
1.18 - Lloyd Charmers - Sound Familiar (2:18)
1.19 - The Charmers - Colour Him Father Version II (3:08)
1.20 - Lloyd Charmers - Cloudburst (3:03)
1.21 - Lloyd Charmers - Real Cool (3:02)
1.22 - Lloyd Charmers - Vengeance (2:41)
1.23 - Lloyd Charmers - Ready Talk (aka Jamaican Reggae) (I Love You Madly) (3:13)
1.24 - Lloyd Charmers - Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You, Baby) (3:20)
1.25 - Lloyd Charmers - Cool and Easy (aka Heart and Soul) (2:37)
1.26 - Lloyd Charmers - Blue Moon (2:42)
1.27 - Lloyd Charmers - Ishan Cup (aka Hi-Shan) (3:11)