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The Skatalites

The Skatalites

The Skatalites are a ska band from Jamaica. They played initially between 1963 and 1965, and recorded many of their best known songs in the period, including "Guns of Navarone." They also played on records by Prince Buster and backed many other Jamaican artists who recorded during that period, including Bob Marley & The Wailers, on their first single "Simmer Down." They reformed in 1983 and have played together ever since.

Albums

1964 Ska Authentic
1967 Ska Authentic, Volume 2
1973 Celebration Time
1976 Herb Dub - Collie Dub
1976 The Legendary Skatalites
1978 African Roots
1984 Return of the Big Guns
1984 Scattered Lights
1987 Stretching Out
1993 Ska Voovee
1994 Hi-Bop Ska
1996 Greetings From Skamania
1997 The Skatalite!
1997 Ball of Fire
1999 Musical Communion
1999 Heroes of Reggae in Dub
2000 Bashaka
2002 More Celebration Time
2005 On the Right Track
2006 Independent Ska
2007 Play Ska
2009 Essential Ska Masters
2013 Walk With Me
2017 The Best of The Skatalites
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