1959

LEAVE EARTH * DERRICK MORGAN * BLUE BEAT 35 * UK

This one has all the hallmarks of a grudge record, one of the first, it was recorded for Coxsone Dodd and originally released on his All Stars label. At that time the eighteen year old Derrick Morgan had only recorded for Duke Reid with who he made his debut, weather it is aimed at Duke Reid or somebody else is not clear, if indeed it is a grudge song. The backing by Cluett Johnson and His Blues Blasters is par excellence led by some classy trombone from (probably) a young Rico

See also:

The Hop It’s Alright Miss Lu Lu Just Around The Corner Call On Me
Blazing Fire Fat Man Take It Easy I Am Through With Her  Leave Her Alone
Street Girl Shake A Leg No Raise, No Praise Travel On Hold Your Jack

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