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Big May

by Jump 66

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Lee Perry produced several versions of this famous Upsetters tune in the early 1970s, with different vocalists singing different lyrics (all based on Fats Domino's 'Sick and Tired'... which was a cover of Chris Kenner's 1957 original ... which was itself based on a 1930s Ink Spots tune 'Oh! Red'). Neville Grant did a version, but this one was by Bunny Ruggs Scott (who went on to front reggae giants Third World). Always goes down well with football fans for some reason.

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released January 1, 2023
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Jump 66 London, UK

Born from a shared love of jumping 50s Rhythm & Blues, Swing, Soul and early Rocksteady, Jump 66 have been getting crowds up on their feet since 2008.

New for 2023, front man Paul Kissaun (ex Flying Pickets) and on keys, Pete Saunders (ex Dexy's Midnight Runners / The Damned). ... more

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