The smoking gun
“Double Barrel” Dave and Ansell Collins Big Tree Records. A Trojan Record Production. Written and produced by Winton Riley. (1971) One of the earliest recordings to feature renowned drummer Sly Dunbar, who was reportedly 14 when the song was recorded.
The single reached #1 on the UK singles chart for two weeks in April 1971 and became the first reggae single to reach the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #22. The song has been covered by late ska acts such as The Selecter and The Specials.
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July 15th, 2008 at 11:52 am
From “The Collected Poetry of The Collins Brothers” (not to be confused with The Collins Kids)
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I am the magnificent
I’m backed by the shack of a soul boss most turnin’ stormin’ sound o’soul
I am double u o,o,o and I’m still up here again
Hey
Work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work
Build it up
One time
Work it on baby
Mush, mush, mush, mush
Hit me one time
Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh ugh
Break it up
Push your lips now
You’re fine baby, you’re fine
I am the magnificent, double u o,o,o
Good God, too much, I like it
Soul party
Work it up one time, work it two time
Shack it
Back it
I am the magnificent baby, double u, o, o, o
Enter the shack at the back of your soul baby
Work it out huh
Hit me one time
July 15th, 2008 at 11:54 am
YOU are the magnificent