THE BLACKSTONES - 'SELECTION TRAIN' CD (ISR, 2024)
* NEW *
* Mixed by Allen Dread *
The Blackstones were formed by Leon Leiffer in 1974. Since the initial group formation, there have been several line up changes, currently the group consists of: Leon Leiffer, Tony Mahoney, Jr. Bailey, and they have recently been joined by A.J. Franklin (Chosen Few, Federals). On tours they have supported Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions, Rufus Thomas, Dennis Brown, Owen Grey, John Holt, Alton Ellis and many more Soul / Reggae greats.
Over the years they have worked with many notable Jamaican producers, Count Shelly, Fatman, Phill Pratt, Lloyd Charmers, Lindel Lewis, Tony “Ruff Cut” Phillips, Winston Curtis, Jah Larry, Tony Owens, the late great Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee and the legendary, Clement "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, at Studio One in JA.
This release features two sides of their consistent repertoire, Soul / Lovers Rock and Roots. The vocal tracks are replete with Instrumental Versions from Alvin Davis (Horns).
1. The Blackstones - Memories By The Score
2. Alvin Davis - Nuff Memories
3. The Blackstones - Selection Train
4. Alvin Davis - Selective
5. The Blackstones - Hell & Heaven
6. Alvin Davis - H&H
7. The Blackstones - Girl I've Got A Date
8. Alvin Davis - Date
9. The Blackstones - Stay On Course
10. Alvin Davis - On Course
11. The Blackstones - Hey You
12. Alvin Davis - Hey!
13. The Blackstones - Home Sweet Home
14. Alvin Davis - Home
15. The Blackstones - Shocking Love
16. Alvin Davis - Shocking
17. The Blackstones - Things Going Wrong
18. Alvin Davis - Going