Name: Darling Ooh
Brand: Errol Dunkley

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Bonus disc: No

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DBCDD083

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929278332

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Errol Dunkley

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Doctor Bird

Doctor Bird is a music label that was founded in the UK by Graeme Goodall, an Australian sound engineer and original shareholder of Island Records. The label was revived by Trojan Records in 1970 for three releases before being relaunched in 2017 as a division of Cherry Red Records. Doctor Bird specializes in vintage Jamaican sounds licensed from the catalogue of Trojan Records.
Graeme Goodall played a significant role in the Jamaican music scene, engineering sessions at various studios and producing countless recordings during the ska era. He also formed other labels such as Pyramid Records and Attack to promote reggae music. Despite relocating to Atlanta, Georgia in the 1970s, Goodall continued his involvement with music until his passing in 2014.
Today, Doctor Bird continues to bring Jamaican rocksteady and other vintage sounds to music enthusiasts worldwide through their curated selection of releases. With its rich history and dedication to preserving iconic Jamaican music, Doctor Bird remains a respected authority on this genre.

Errol Dunkley is a Jamaican reggae musician, born in Kingston in 1951. With his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, he has become one of the most influential figures in the reggae genre. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Hopeton Lewis, The Jamaicans, and Pat Kelly, Dunkley has created a unique sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.

Throughout his career, Dunkley has collaborated with renowned performers including Ken Boothe, Slim Smith, and The Kingstonians. His smooth vocals and captivating stage presence have earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim within the music industry.

Known for his hits like "Black Cinderella" and "OK Fred," Dunkley's music combines elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady to create a distinct sound that is both uplifting and thought-provoking. His contributions to the reggae scene have solidified him as a true icon in Jamaican music history.

Released in 1972 on Trojan Records’ Attack subsidiary label and, in Jamaica, on Sonia Pottinger’s Gay Feet label, Errol Dunkley’s debut album Darling Ooh provided the first opportunity for an international audience to discover the noted singer-songwriter’s talents.

Unavailable on CD for 30 years, this classic collection is finally made available once more; its original track-listing bolstered by 35 bonus tracks from Pottinger’s esteemed High Note / Gay Feet catalogue. Among these are numerous major Jamaican hits and obscurities, of which 19 recordings make their CD debut.

And as an added bonus, the second disc features the long-lost Trojan album, Joy To The World, which after almost half a century makes its very long overdue debut release!

Darling Ooh

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