Various – Ghana Special (Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81)

Name: Various - Ghana Special (Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81)
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Label:	Soundway – SNDWCD016
Series:	Ghana Special
Format:	2 x CD , Compilation
Country:	UK
Released:	Nov 2, 2009
Genre:	Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Funk

Tracklist

1-1	The Mercury Dance Band*–	Kai Wawa Written-By – The Powerful Mercury Dance Band*	3:01
1-2	T.O. Jazz–	Owuo Adaadaa Me Written-By – T. O. Ampomah	2:52
1-3	Uppers International–	Din Ya Sugri Written-By, Lead Vocals – Christy Azuma	7:03
1-4	The Barbecues–	Aaya Lolo Written-By, Lead Vocals – Tommy Darling*	3:48
1-5	Asaase Ase–	Ohiani Sua Efir Adapted By – Ebo Taylor	4:02
1-6	St. Peter & The Holymen–	Bofoo Beye Abowa Den Leader – St. Peter* Written-By – Ringo*	3:15
1-7	City Boys Band*–	Nya Asem Hwe Written-By, Lead Vocals – J.A. Odofo*	4:51
1-8	Hedzoleh Soundz–	Edinya Benya Arranged By – Hammond* Leader – Stanley Todd* Producer – Stan Plange	3:17
1-9	The Cutlass Dance Band–	Hwehwe Mu Yi Mpena Written-By, Leader – I.K. Anin*	3:18
1-10	Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings–	Sei Nazo Leader – Peter Yaw Barima Organ – Honey* Written-By – K. Meriguine	3:02
1-11	Kyeremateng Atwede & The Kyeremateng Stars–	I Go Die For You Written-By – K. Atwede*	5:23
1-12	Vis A Vis–	Obi Agye Me Dofo Drums – Kung-Fu Kwaku Leader – Issac 'Superstar' Yeboah* Written-By, Lead Guitar – S. Cropper*	9:51
1-13	Ebo Taylor–	Twer Nyame (excerpt) Alto Saxophone – George Amissah Lead Vocals – Pat Thomas (3) Tenor Saxophone – George Abunuah* Trumpet – Arthur Kennedy Written-By – Ebo Taylor Alto Saxophone – George Amissah Lead Vocals – Pat Thomas (3) Tenor Saxophone – George Abunuah* Trumpet – Arthur Kennedy Written-By – Ebo Taylor	5:22
1-14	The Big Beats (2)–	Mi Nsumõõ Bo Dõnn Leader – Linden Lee Written-By – Rocky (16)	3:39
1-15	Pa Steele's African Brothers*–	Odo Mmera Written-By – P.S. Ampadu*	3:01
1-16	The Ogyatanaa Show Band–	You Monopolise Me Lead Vocals – Tawiah Randy Leader, Lead Guitar – Nana Ofori Written-By – Kojo Donkor*	3:14
2-1	The African Brothers International Band*–	Wompe Masem Written-By – P.S. Ampadu*	4:19
2-2	Gyedu-Blay Ambolley & His Creations–	Akoko Ba Backing Band – The Super Complex Sounds Bass Guitar – Ralph Karikari Drums – Sammy Essilfie* Organ – Yaw Boakye Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Asiamah* Trumpet – Tommy King (2) Written-By – G.B. Ambolley* Backing Band – The Super Complex Sounds Bass Guitar – Ralph Karikari Drums – Sammy Essilfie* Organ – Yaw Boakye Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Asiamah* Trumpet – Tommy King (2) Written-By – G.B. Ambolley*	5:26
2-3	The Sweet Talks*–	Akampanye Leader, Lead Vocals – A.B. Crentsil Written-By, Drums – J.Y. Thorty*	4:27
2-4	Houghas Sorowonko–	Enuanom Adofo Arranged By – Koffie*	3:10
2-5	Oscar Sulley's Nzele Soundz–	Bukom Written-By, Trumpet – Oscar Sulley Braimah*	3:28
2-6	Bokoor Band–	You Can Go Written-By – J. Collins*	3:22
2-7	K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas–	Kyenkyen Bi Adu M'Awu Written-By – K. Frimpong*	6:57
2-8	Fela Anikulapo Kuti*–	Dr. Solutsu Written-By – Alhaji K. Frimpong	3:22
2-9	Pagadeja–	Tamale Keyboards – Kiki Gyan Written-By, Saxophone – Ray Allen*	3:11
2-10	Hedzoleh Soundz–	Omusu Da Fe M'musu Written-By – Amartey Laryea*	4:58
2-11	The Uhuru Dance Band–	Yahyia Mu Leader – George Amissah Written-By – Kwadwo Donkoh	4:11
2-12	Dr. K. Gyasi & His Noble Kings–	Noble Kings (Yako Aba) Written-By, Guitar – Eric Agyemang	5:46
2-13	The Wellis Band–	Bindiga Organ – Michael Baddoo Written-By, Composed By, Leader – Ray Douglas (2)	3:25
2-14	Boombaya (2)–	Boombaya Bass – George Mensah Drums – Kofi Adu Keyboards – Kofi Edu Leader, Lead Guitar – Alfred Bannerman Rhythm Guitar, Flute – Bernard Telfer Written-By – V. Bannerman* Bass – George Mensah Drums – Kofi Adu Keyboards – Kofi Edu Leader, Lead Guitar – Alfred Bannerman Rhythm Guitar, Flute – Bernard Telfer Written-By – V. Bannerman*	3:39
2-15	Sawaaba Soundz–	Owuo Written-By – R. Quashie*	4:20
2-16	The Cutlass Dance Band–	Them Go Talk Of You Written-By, Leader, Vocals – I.K. Anin*	3:30
2-17	Honny & The Bees Band*–	Sisi Mbon Written-By – Ernest Honny*	6:47

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Soundway Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Soundway Records Ltd.

Credits

Compiled By, Liner Notes, Research – Miles Cleret
Mastered By – Nick Robbins

Notes

Digibook with insert's for CD's and with 44 page extensive liner notes, credits, scans and rare pictures.

Track 2-10 is misspelled as "Omusus Da Fe M'musu"

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Sticker): 893775001682

Other Versions (3)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Ghana Special (Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81) (5×LP, Compilation, Box Set, Limited Edition)	Soundway	SNDWLP016	UK	2009
Recently Edited	Ghana Special (Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81) (2×CD, Compilation, Promo)	Soundway	SNDWCD016P	UK	2009
New Submission	Ghana Special (Modern Highlife, Afro-Sounds & Ghanaian Blues 1968-81) (2×CD, Compilation)	Soundway	SNDWCD016	UK	2009