CLARKS IN JAMAICA
Various Artists
Available on CD, Vinyl & Digital Download
Global Release Date: 16 October 2015
CD Catalog # VP70342 / Vinyl Catalog # VPGS70341
“From ever since, Clarks is
a number one shoe inna Jamaica. Not just now, I’m talking from the Fifties come
right up… Clarks stand the test of time inna Jamaica. All the other shoes come
and bow right down at Clarks’ foot.”
"Hold up your foot and
show your Clarks booty, show crowd of people that you're trash and ready"
- Little John
Showcasing classics from the golden age of dancehall music that celebrate
Jamaica's love affair with the iconic English footwear brand.
Greensleeves, in conjunction with One Love Books, is proud to present
‘Clarks in Jamaica’ the album tie-in with Al Fingers’ critically acclaimed book
of the same name which chronicles the celebrated status of Clarks shoes in
Jamaica.
Al, who compiled the CD and recently gave a talk on the subject at
the V&A says, “Growing up in England I've always been fascinated by the
Jamaican love of Clarks shoes and the way the brand is referenced within reggae
and dancehall music. Vybz Kartel’s tune
‘Clarks’ brought the phenomenon to many people’s attention in 2010, but the
relationship goes back a lot longer, and I wanted to bring attention to that,
highlighting the work of artists such as Dillinger and Little John who sang
about Clarks many years before.”
You can buy "Clarks in Jamaica" now via iTunes
Clarks Originals Desert Trek
(AKA the “Jamaica Trek”)
Photo courtesy C&J Clark
Clarks In Jamaica - Various Artists Track Listing
CD
1. Little
John – Clarks Booty
2. Richie
Davis – Lean Boot
3. Trinity
– Clarks Booty Skank
4. Dillinger
– CB 200
5. Laurel
& Hardy – Dangerous Shoes
6. Ranking
Joe – Clarks Booty Style
7. Supercat
– Trash And Ready
8. Little
John – Brandy
9. Scorcher
– Put On Me Clarks
10. Early B
– Pedestrian
11. Culture
– She Want Money
12. Robert
Ffrench – Rebel Girl
13. Josey
Wales – Love I Want
14. Papa
Dimes – Thru Me
15. Little
John – Joycie Gone
16. Billy
Boyo – Going Back To School
17. Eek-A-Mouse
– Wa-Do-Dem
18. Little
Harry – Leggo Mi Queen
19. Papa
Michigan & General Smiley – The Ghetto Man
20. Nicodemus
– Tubby’s Daddy
21. Michael
Palmer – No More Lean Boot
Vinyl - Side 1
1. Little
John – Clarks Booty
2. Richie
Davis – Lean Boot
3. Trinity
– Clarks Booty Skank
4. Dillinger
- CB 200
5. Laurel
& Hardy – Dangerous Shoes
6. Ranking
Joe – Clarks Booty Style
Vinyl - Side 2
1. Supercat
– Trash And Ready
2. Little
John – Brandy
3. Scorcher
– Put On Me Clarks
4. Early
B – Pedestrian
5. Culture
– She Want Money
6. Robert
Ffrench – Rebel Girl
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Hear Major Stitch (AKA Jah Stitch)
tell the story of Clarks Desert Boot
from a Jamaican perspective.
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