Name: Forward March! and The Best of Derek Morgan
Brand: Derrick Morgan

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DBCDD104

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cherry Red (ADA)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5013929800441

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

Artist

Derrick Morgan

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Doctor Bird

Derrick Morgan is a Jamaican singer, deejay, writer, composer, and producer known for his contributions to ska, rocksteady, and reggae music. Born on March 27, 1940 in Stratton, Clarendon, Jamaica, he overcame the challenges of a retinal deficiency that caused total blindness. His musical journey began after winning the "Vere Johns Opportunity Hour" singing competition and joining various troupes.

Collaborating with renowned artists such as Prince Buster and Bunny Lee throughout his career, Derrick Morgan established himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. He even founded his own record labels including *Horse*, *Hop* and "Morgan". In the late 1970s, he spent time in Canada before settling in England. However, he has now returned to Jamaica where he proudly supports the career of his daughter Ventrice Morgan aka *Ventrice*.

Influenced by artists like Lord Tanamo and Owen Gray among others from the vibrant Jamaican music scene of that era such as The Tennors and The Ethiopians; Derrick Morgan's unique sound continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With his remarkable talent and extensive discography spanning multiple genres within Jamaican music history; it is no wonder that he remains an influential force in the industry.

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.

Two seminal LPs new to CD. Featuring many tracks new to CD. Including numerous Ska and Rock Steady hits from the 1960s. To commemorate Jamaica’s 60th year of independence, Doctor Bird present Derrick Morgan’s seminal long player, the title track of which became a national anthem for celebrating islanders in 1962.

Previously unavailable on CD, the LP has been expanded to include the remainder of the singer-songwriter’s early recordings for Leslie Kong’s revered Beverley’s Records, originally released between 1961 to 1963.

The second disc focuses on Derrick’s return to Beverley’s during the Rock Steady era, with the selection commencing with his hugely collectable ‘Best Of’ album, which first saw issue on Doctor Bird in 1969.

The LP is similarly enhanced here with the original track-listing bolstered by his finest Rock Steady and proto-Reggae recordings for the label.

Including numerous hits and tracks new to CD, this is the perfect way to pay tribute to Jamaica and one of its greatest foundation artists.