Andy Capp

Another amazing character , engineer/producer

Lynford Anderson spent some working time at the

United Nations in the United States. If only the UN

knew what talent they had in their ranks. Perhaps

they did?

It all started with 'Pop A Top' a massive reggae hit

in 1969. This is classic proto-dub. And was one of

many tunes recorded in this fashion by the man. It

seems that Lloyd Charmers played organ on this

and it was arranged by Clancy Eccles. When you

have people like that in the studio - its not really a

surprise that you end up with something so special

- it more or less defines reggae for some people including

myself.

Andy Capp's mixing skills are up there with the

greats and he was doing it in the late sixties. This

tune made such an impact, it was one of the first to

go into version.

The main cut is Derrick Morgan 'Fatman', then 'Pop

A Top' from Andy Capp. Next up was Val Bennett

(who blew his baritone sax over all the big hits of

the era) with 'Poppy Show' and yet another popular

cut is Dennis Alcapone 'Pop A Version' And

there are more - version excursion for the first time!

He followed the success of 'Pop A Top' with 'The

Law' which was just as big and wilder in style! Its

bass is still a wonder after these years. While on the

'Law - Part 2' the record is speeded up and slowed

down in fine style. Andy Capp - a true innovator!