#1 - Introductory Episode

Since 1981, Heartbeat Records has been releasing and reissuing Jamaican music. A big part of Heartbeat’s effort to release reggae music’s greatest hits is our relationship with Studio One, Jamaica’s all-time, most celebrated record label. In 2006, Heartbeat renewed it’s relationship with Studio One, kicking off a reissue series featuring The Best of Studio One, Full Up: More Hits from Studio One, and Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One, complete with bonus tracks and updated liner notes. With episode #1, we invite you to enjoy Heartbeat’s first-ever podcast, hosted by Heartbeat’s own Joshua B. Episode #1 of “The Heartbeat” is designed to catch you up with Heartbeat’s Studio One reissue program. And in the meantime, you’ll hear some of Jamaica’s greatest songs.

Playlist:
Wailing Souls - Row Fisherman Row
Ethiopians - Open the Gate
Freddie McGregor - When I’m Ready
John Holt - A Love I Can Feel
Heptones - Only Sixteen
Alton Ellis - I’m Still in Love with You
Delroy Wilson - Rain from the Skies
Cables - Baby Why
John Holt - Fancy Make Up
Soul Vendors - Things a Come Up to Dub
Heptones - Equal Rights

 
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October 17, 2007 | Filed Under Podcasts 

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7 Responses to “#1 - Introductory Episode”

  1. Vavey on October 19th, 2007 3:21 pm

    I am very shocked by the untimely death of my favourites musician in this entire world. Lucky Dube i will always remember you,and i am going to buy more of his music to keep as remembrance.
    God knows why it happened.
    May his soul rest in peace.

  2. Joshua B on October 19th, 2007 8:44 pm

    Vavey,

    I hope you will check Heartbeat Reggae Podcast #2. It’s a tribute to your favorite musician.

  3. KIM on October 28th, 2007 7:47 pm

    My heart goes out to Lucky’s family and dear friends. Words can’t really explain how deeply hurt i am by the passing of such a great reggae legend. No one knows why, only god knows. He is the only one who will help you and me and everyone else get through such a difficult time. I want to reach out to his family especially, i just cannot imagine how hurt they are and how painful this might be for them…..but lay your worries and pains in the hands of the lord and he will heal all wounds and broken hearts.

    I just wanted to relay a little of my history with regards to Lucky and his music. From the age of 11, when my aunts husband used to pay lucky’s music on those large records, I acquired a strong liking and admiration for Lucky’s music………….I enjoyed it dearly…..i loved the words he was trying to get across. There a point in time my mom was worried and she thought i would start growing locks, just because i would get so emotional………………i would transform when i hear his music…..and i waited for the day when he would come to St. lucia to perform……….The first time he came though,,, i was to young to go to the park to visit and i waited and waited for him to make another entrance…and he did. He came back when i was over the age of 18.

    My goodness, that day was one of the most incredible days of my life…. i dressed the part and i was at the park,,,listening and chanting to his music. The music i love so much, so dearly………Oh how i love his songs. His songs touched me in a way no songs or tunes have ever touched me….

    When i heard he was shoot…..i was just travelling to Hartford, connecticut, my heart sunk, my lips dropped…………….i felt sick, i felt miserable,,, all i kept hoping for was that the news reporter made a mistake and that it was someone else, until i heard the news over and over and over……………………BUT TO ME HE IS NOT DEAD… HE HAS GONE TO REST….TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE, WITH THE LORD WHERE HE WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.

    I WILL ALWAYS, ALWAYS CHERISH HIS MUSIC, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE HIM……………………………..HIS MUSIC WILL NEVER LEAVE ME……………………………WHEN I NEED SOME WORDS OF INSPIRATION I WILL JUST TURN ON A LUCKY DUBE TUNE.

    PEACE AND LOVE - ‘RASTAS NEVER DIE’

  4. norris on February 22nd, 2008 5:39 pm

    #1. i have always been a studio 1 man ,i left jam down 30 years ago left most of my record collection,with the exception of equal rights.long play 45,a wicked one ,and the upsetters meets king tubbys at the grass roots of dub which i have never seen anywhere since,
    listening to the music now is like being in heaven,good ,wicked,excellent,bad call it what you want.
    These song bring back so much good memories and very very very feelings it is like a tonic.
    let me say again i know my regga music(studio 1 coxone) you cannot beat these music you have put together, ?why only now this should have been here before,keep up the good work ,been telling every one about this site,now tye know what i have been talking about he last thirty years.
    Say hello to chris wilson,i read allhis books (liner notes to others)
    LOVE AND RESPECT - BAWL HEAD RASTA.

  5. Joshua B on February 25th, 2008 4:38 pm

    Norris,

    It’s great to have you, with your great musical experience and knowledge, as a new listener! Keep providing feedback as you listen to the more current episodes.

  6. Keith Rickert, Jr. on April 7th, 2008 1:57 am

    I just discovered the podcast. Great job Joshua B.! This is a great idea; I hope you keep it up. I fell in love with Heartbeat reissues of Studio One music about 18 years ago. Thank you!!!!!!

  7. Joshua B on April 15th, 2008 9:46 am

    Thank you Keith! I learned a lot about the history of the music from Heartbeat reissues as well, but 18 years ago…you have me beat!

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