Zero to 180 – Three Minute Magic

Discoveries of a Pop Music Archaeologist

Day: September 18, 2013

"Little Nut Tree"
Zeroto180

“Little Nut Tree”: Rocksteady Revamped as Reggae

IThe Melodians recorded two versions of the same song – “Little Nut Tree.” The first version — recorded with underappreciated and pioneering producer, Sonia Pottinger, after the group had enjoyed a succession of hits on Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label — is definitely on the rocksteady side of the reggae

Read More »
All Categories
Archives