It's sometimes easy to overlook Pat Kelly in the whole rock steady scene, as he tends to fall in the shadows of Alton Ellis, Slim Smith, and the like. However, his contribution to the development of reggae and the quality of his material rank up there with any of his better-known peers. The songs on this well-stocked collection range from his late '60s rock steady work with the Techniques (in which he replaced Slim Smith as lead singer) -- such as the classic remakes of Curtis Mayfield's "Minstrel...

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