Desmond Dekker And The Aces - Pretty Africa (Trojan)

Now, just when Dekker's biggest hit is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, we can finally enjoy this forgotten gem. Some lyrics today may sound a little naive ("Was a sunny day, not a cloud was in the sky. Not a negative word was heard from the people passing by. Was a sunny day, all the birdies in the trees and the radio playing songs with all their favorite melodies.", from 'Was A Sunny Day'), yet this is delicious early reggae in Dekker's unique style. As the icing on the cake, Trojan added 'Jah Jah Children', a deejay version of 'Love Is The Key' by Al Barry, one of the two Aces, to the track list. An absolute must for fans of Dekker's work and a more than interesting discovery for the average reggae fan.