Various Artists - Niney The Observer Presents Lightning & Thunder - The Observer Singles 1969-1972 (2024)

By the close of the 1960s, a number of dynamic, independent record producers were beginning to make their mark on Jamaica's fast-developing music scene. Chief among these initially small-time music-makers were the likes of Lee 'Scratch' Perry, 'Edward 'Bunny' Lee and the man whose music provides the focus of this 2CD collection, Winston Holness AKA 'Niney'. As the 70s dawned, the ingenuity, innovation and determination of these three talented individuals saw their influence match and often exceed that of long-established major operators. But while the music and careers of both Perry and Lee have been rightly celebrated, the achievements and influence of Niney have been largely overlooked. This collection is the first in a series of sets that aims to set the record straight, presenting the very best of his output during key parts of his music career.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Ranny Williams - Pepper Seed (Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye Instrumental) (2:26)
1.02 - The Sound Dimension - Music Police (2:41)
1.03 - Leroy Horsemouth Wallace - Skankey (2:51)
1.04 - Ranny Williams - Twin Spin aka Ambitious Beggar (2:33)
1.05 - Niney - Cocaine Doctor (3:00)
1.06 - Dennis Alcapone - Bawling for Mercy (2:16)
1.07 - Lloyd Willis - Apollo Rocket (2:46)
1.08 - Niney - Omega (Apollo Rocket Instrumental) (2:55)
1.09 - Dennis Alcapone - Mr. Brown's Coffin (2:24)
1.10 - Niney - Blood & Fire (3:08)
1.11 - Niney - Lightning & Thunder (2:32)
1.12 - Niney - Mud & Water (3:09)
1.13 - Niney - Brimstone & Fire (3:01)
1.14 - Winston "Niney the Observer" Holness - Message to the Ungodly (3:24)
1.15 - Dennis Alcapone - You Must Believe Me (2:30)
1.16 - Niney - Keep On Pushing (2:50)
1.17 - Eric Monty Morris - Strong Man Medley (Money Can't Buy Life / Humpty Dumpty / Sampson) (3:14)
1.18 - Tommy McCook - Psalms 9 to Keep In Mind (2:22)
1.19 - The Observers - Chapter 10 aka Mood of the Observers (Extended Mix) (4:42)
1.20 - Niney - Observing the Ave (3:01)
1.21 - Niney - Everyday Music (Everyday People) (3:00)
1.22 - Niney - Pick Your Choice aka The Road to Zion Version 2 (2:43)
1.23 - Max Romeo - The Coming of Jah (2:58)