Name: Pass The Dutchie
Brand: Musical Youth

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

5397034

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-08-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0600753970348

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Total Cap

1 / 10" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Musical Youth

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Musical Youth, formed in Birmingham in the early 1980s, were more than just a child novelty act. They honed their musical skills by playing in local pubs before being signed by MCA in 1982. Their first single "Pass The Dutchie" became a global hit and they were the first black act to appear on MTV. Despite their initial success, the band struggled to find a balance between serious reggae and youthful energy, leading to their eventual disintegration.

During their time in the spotlight, Musical Youth collaborated with artists like Donna Summer and toured around the world. However, internal conflicts and external pressures caused tensions within the band. Their second album "Different Style" failed to make an impact and ultimately led to their downfall.

Since then, only Michael Grant has continued his music career as part of 5am. Junior Waite and Kelvin Grant have faced mental health challenges while Patrick Waite tragically passed away at age 24 while awaiting trial on drugs charges.

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Pass The Dutchie is a cover of a reggae tune by Jamaican band Mighty Diamonds. The production Toney Owens from Jamaica turned the track into a massive global hit for Musical Youth in 1982. It was a number 1 hit in the UK and numerous other European territories as well as a Billboard Top 10 single in the US.

 It has become one of the standout tracks in Season 4 of Netflix’s massively successful “Stranger Things” series.

Pass The Dutchie

Music GB

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