(1/2) Sticking with early Jamaican Ska, this is another A-side from the Treasure Isle label, followed by the B-side of the same release (and a little surprise) –

Stranger & Patsy (Stranger Cole, Patsy Todd)with the Baba Books Band, "Yeah Yeah Baby" (1963)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KvU2el-WT4

The other vocal track from Justin Hinds is a personal favourite, and and an A-side on the Dutchess label –

Justin Hinds & The Dominoes, "The Higher The Monkey Climbs" (1966)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD1ygVe_tSo

Back in the early days of Jamaican Ska, you hear a lot of vocal work. Two tracks from the same artist: first up, the B-side to 1964's "Over the River" –

Justin Hinds and the Dominoes (1), "Corner Stone" (1964)

(1) On the label of the Treasure Isle 7" release, "Tommy McCook & His Skatalites" are also listed.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NQf2-rtCU

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Justin Hinds & The Dominoes:
🎵 Drink Milk

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https://open.spotify.com/track/6qZyV7LISgsPWeDsjoepZ5

https://rickreinhartmusic.bandcamp.com/track/justin-hinds-and-the-dominoes-drink-milk