Derrick Morgan
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Biography
King of ska and pioneer of rocksteady, Derrick Morgan was also a talent scout who gave beginners like Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff and Garnet Silk their chance. Derrick Morgan began his career in 1957 and became Jamaica's most popular ska artist in 1960, with a string of hits including "Don't Call Me Daddy " and "In My Heart". From 1965 onwards, he was a forerunner of rocksteady, with tracks like "Tougher Than Tough" and "Conquering Ruler". His track "Seven Letters" is considered one of the earliest examples of reggae as such. Derrick Morgan then managed his success from Britain, where he was based, and continued to perform occasionally on stage despite sight problems. As Derrick Morgan has not released any real albums, it is in compilations that his seminal style can be found. Derrick Morgan Selected Hits from 2006 offers a balanced approach to his achievements.
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Albums
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- Track Popularity
- Don't You Know Little Girl
- Do the John Crow Skank
- Lover Boy by Derrick Morgan
- My Dickie by Derrick Morgan
- The Mighty Ruler
- Some Women Must Cry
- Dream On My Darling
- Seven Letters
- Hey Boy Hey Girl
- Darling Please Don't Go
- Behold by Derrick Morgan
- Make It Tan Deay
- Bedweight
- Golden Rule
- Don't Be a Fool
- How You Know Your Friend
- My First Taste of Love
- Rough Rider
- What a Pressure
- Belly Woman
- Return of Jack Slade
- Leave Earth
- Man Pon Moon
- Put It On
