Lord Creator 'Dont Stay Out Late' Vinyl
After scoring with the calypso hit "Evening News" in 1959, Trinidad singer Lord Creator settled in Jamaica in 1962 and began cutting sides in the ska style. His Caribbean-wide fame gave him entr e to Jamaican studios, paving the way for a slew of hits during the '60s. And while ska is dominant on this excellent collection, Creator mixes in some of his native calypso, Jamaican R&B, and even a little rock steady. The singer's almost formal phrasing and crooning tone set him apart from more earthy sounding ska vocalists, proving to be perfectly suited for doo wop-inspired cuts like "Don't Stay Out Late." More fine R&B is heard on "Someday" (a version of the Stranger and Patsy hit "Yea Yea Yea Baby"), while Creator's calypso mastery is made evident on "Independent Jamaican" and the very rare side "Ma and Pa." The collection winds down with a ska remake of "Evening News" and a sweet, end-of-the-dance ballad duet featuring singer Norma Fraser. Throughout the 17 selections, Creator is backed by the Skatalites and various group alumni who freelanced after the great ska outfit's original demise in '65. A great collection, featuring most of the highlights from Creator's fruitful '60s collaboration with producer Vincent "Randy" Chin. Essential. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide
After scoring with the calypso hit "Evening News" in 1959, Trinidad singer Lord Creator settled in Jamaica in 1962 and began cutting sides in the ska style. His Caribbean-wide fame gave him entr e to Jamaican studios, paving the way for a slew of hits during the '60s. And while ska is dominant on this excellent collection, Creator mixes in some of his native calypso, Jamaican R&B, and even a little rock steady. The singer's almost formal phrasing and crooning tone set him apart from more earthy sounding ska vocalists, proving to be perfectly suited for doo wop-inspired cuts like "Don't Stay Out Late." More fine R&B is heard on "Someday" (a version of the Stranger and Patsy hit "Yea Yea Yea Baby"), while Creator's calypso mastery is made evident on "Independent Jamaican" and the very rare side "Ma and Pa." The collection winds down with a ska remake of "Evening News" and a sweet, end-of-the-dance ballad duet featuring singer Norma Fraser. Throughout the 17 selections, Creator is backed by the Skatalites and various group alumni who freelanced after the great ska outfit's original demise in '65. A great collection, featuring most of the highlights from Creator's fruitful '60s collaboration with producer Vincent "Randy" Chin. Essential. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide
After scoring with the calypso hit "Evening News" in 1959, Trinidad singer Lord Creator settled in Jamaica in 1962 and began cutting sides in the ska style. His Caribbean-wide fame gave him entr e to Jamaican studios, paving the way for a slew of hits during the '60s. And while ska is dominant on this excellent collection, Creator mixes in some of his native calypso, Jamaican R&B, and even a little rock steady. The singer's almost formal phrasing and crooning tone set him apart from more earthy sounding ska vocalists, proving to be perfectly suited for doo wop-inspired cuts like "Don't Stay Out Late." More fine R&B is heard on "Someday" (a version of the Stranger and Patsy hit "Yea Yea Yea Baby"), while Creator's calypso mastery is made evident on "Independent Jamaican" and the very rare side "Ma and Pa." The collection winds down with a ska remake of "Evening News" and a sweet, end-of-the-dance ballad duet featuring singer Norma Fraser. Throughout the 17 selections, Creator is backed by the Skatalites and various group alumni who freelanced after the great ska outfit's original demise in '65. A great collection, featuring most of the highlights from Creator's fruitful '60s collaboration with producer Vincent "Randy" Chin. Essential. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide
Customer Review:
Being 34 years old, I have been a dedicated SKA fan since 1979 (especially Jamaican) & had the opportunity to enjoy a few of Creator's tunes on several compilations and was desperately longing for a real Creator Album. Now that I got his "Greatest hits" all my friends turn SKA fans. Thanks to this immense artist for all the good time we all are enjoying. It's not only been a good surprise but has put some Jamaican warmth into the cold Swiss winter.
We are all eagerly looking forward to his next record. If you should meet him, tell him all my respect and try to convince him to start re-touring and recording again. The audience is definitively assured.
This man is simply a genius, there is no other definition.
Again thank you Kentrick (his real name) for this jewel and all the emotion it gave us. And do it again !