Studio One – 9002
The Heptones, consisting of Barrington Llewelyn, Earl Morgan and frontman Leroy Sibbles, were one of Jamaica's definitive rocksteady vocal groups. They formed in Kingston in 1965 and in the late 60s and early 70s the trio recorded at Studio One under the helm of pioneering reggae producer Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd. They played a major role in the gradual transition between ska and rocksteady with their three-part harmonies.
The Heptones excelled at what the rocksteady period was famous for: sublime, soulful vocal harmonies layered over shuffling, easy-going, melodic rhythms. Leroy Sibbles was not only a blessed singer but also a session bassist at Studio One, and he penned most of the Heptones' music and lyrics.
"Fattie, Fattie" is a re-titled, reissue of the trio's first album, "The Heptones" and it includes two additional songs not on the original album. Released in 1967, the album collected many of their hit singles that were popular at the time, including the title track, "FATTIE, FATTIE." The single was a big seller in both Jamaica and the UK and was banned from the radio because of the song's "lewd and suggestive" nature.
The Heptones excelled at what the rocksteady period was famous for: sublime, soulful vocal harmonies layered over shuffling, easy-going, melodic rhythms. Leroy Sibbles was not only a blessed singer but also a session bassist at Studio One, and he penned most of the Heptones' music and lyrics.
"Fattie, Fattie" is a re-titled, reissue of the trio's first album, "The Heptones" and it includes two additional songs not on the original album. Released in 1967, the album collected many of their hit singles that were popular at the time, including the title track, "FATTIE, FATTIE." The single was a big seller in both Jamaica and the UK and was banned from the radio because of the song's "lewd and suggestive" nature.
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