In 1982 one of the most popular topics for deejays to chat about was the connections - even though they were recorded already in '81 and the trend lasted to '83. The connection lyrics were based on the famous spiritual »Dem Bones« that in turn was based on Ezekiel 37:14 from the bible.

Toe bone connected to the foot bone
Foot bone connected to the leg bone
Leg bone connected to the knee bone
Extract from »Dem Bones«

Perhaps Nicodemus song »Gunman Connection« is the most known but this wasn't the only one and certainly not the first. According to the Gemini-selector Archie in an interview with Beth Lesser published in Reggae Quarterly, the style was originated by Welton Irie, however Squiddley Ranking had the most connections.

Connections

DeejayTitleFeatured on
Danny DreadBible Connection7" (Thrillseekers)
Jah WaltonJuice Connection
Johnny RingoSound System Connection live sessions
Johnny RingoDJ Connectionlive sessions
Johnny RingoConnection of ConnectionThe album Riding West
Sister NancyTransport Connection
Little John & Billy BoyoBushmaster ConnectionGreensleeves 12"
NicodemusGunman ConnectionThe album Gunman Connection
Papa KeebleParish ConnectionThe album Snakes and Ladders
Papa TulloGunman ConnectionThe album Purpleman Saves Pappa Tollo
Mother LizaWoman DJ Connection
Squiddley RankingBoneman Connection live sessions
Squiddley RankingBlood Circulation live sessions
Squiddley RankingVein-Man Connectionlive sessions
YellowmanBoneman Connection

Source

  • Beth Lesser, Reggae Quarterly vol. 2 (1982), Toronto, Live Good Today


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