Nanny Goat Riddim – Various Labels

Nanny Goat produced by Leroy Smart, Blackbeard, Winston Riley, E.J. Robinson, Coxsone Dodd, John John, King Jammy, I-Roy, Harry J, Yvonne Bennett, Kippling Thomas, Delroy Collins, Colin Fat, Lloyd Dennis, Steely, Clevie, Jah Screw, Freddie McGregor, Noel Browne, Dalton Browne, Paul Kastick, Pete Foster for Stone Cold, Techniques, Top Rank, New Foundation, Champion, Studio One, Father, Son, Supreme, BK, Jammy’s, Mr. Tipsy, Rythem Track, 2B1 II, New Creation, Penthouse in 1968

Nanny Goat Riddim brings together a long-running set of versions on the classic Studio One foundation, with the post crediting names like Coxsone Dodd, Winston Riley, King Jammy, Harry J, Freddie McGregor, and others across the various-label lineup. The rhythm itself dates back to 1968 and is tied to Larry Marshall’s original “Nanny Goat, ” which made it one of the better-known early reggae frameworks to get reworked again and again. This selection leans on a broad vocal spread rather than a single artist focus, moving from Beenie Man’s “Woman Get Me Kinky” and Bushman and I Lue’s “On A Mission” to Clement Irie and Anthony Red Rose’s “Woman No Cry, ” Colonel Lloydie’s “Run Come Call Me, ” and Ed Robinson’s “Don’t Throw It All Away. ” Freddie McGregor’s 1996 take closes the circle on the title tune, while the overall feel stays rooted in a warm, simple Studio One-style groove that works as a compact survey of the riddim’s long life.

Nanny Goat Riddim Tracklist:

1. Beenie Man – Woman Get Me Kinky
2. Bushman & I Lue – On A Mission
3. Candy Man – I’m Not Leaving (1992)
4. Candy Man – So Many Girls (1992)
5. Clement Irie & Anthony Red Rose – Woman No Cry
6. Colonel Lloydie – Run Come Call Me
7. Courtney Melody – Oh Jenny (1992)
8. Daddy Woody – Big Baby (1992)
9. Dean Fraser – Big Dean (1992)
10. Ed Robinson – Don’t Throw It All Away
11. Freddie McGregor – Nanny Goat (1996)
12. Gang – Nanny Goat Skank (1992)
13. Garnett Silk – Good Good
14. Garnett Silk – Let Your Love Flow (1992)
15. George Nooks – I’m In The Mood (1999)
16. Grindsman – Wide Rated (1992)
17. Grip Wrench – Left In The Dark (1992)
18. Horace Andy – Nanny Goat
19. I-Roy – Sister Nelly (1978)
20. Jason Sweetness & Shaw Banton – Fat Girl (1992)
21. Johnny Osbourne – Nah Flex Right (1992)
22. Josie Mel – Fantasy In Reality (2005)
23. Larry Marshall – Nanny Goat (1975)
24. Larry Marshall & Alvin Perkins – Nanny Goat (1968)
25. Larry Marshall & Sound Dimension – Nanny Goat Dub (1968)
26. Larry Marshall & Trinity – Nanny Goat
27. Leroy Smart – Cool Off The Tension (1993)
28. Lieutenant Stitchie – Ton Load A Fat (1993)
29. Lollipop – Angel Of The Morning (1992)
30. Mackie Ranks – Acre Of Land (1992)
31. Mad Roy – Nanny Version (1970)
32. Major Christie – The Gambler
33. Marcia Griffiths & Buju Banton – Close To You
34. Marcia Griffiths & Cutty Ranks – Much Closer (2005)
35. Nana McLean – Are You Ready
36. Ninja Ford – Danger (1992)
37. One Pint – Think Dem Rough (1992)
38. Pam Hall – Nah Flex Right
39. Pan Head & Mikey Melody – Dream Si Me Mother (1993)
40. Paul Kastick – I’m In The Mood Version (1999)
41. Penny Irie – Little Baby Face (1992)
42. Richie Lee – First Cut (1992)
43. Simpleton – Promise (1992)
44. Sister Nancy – Lyrics Inna Me (1992)
45. Sound Dimension – Musical Scorcher (Scorchia)
46. Sugar Minott – She Just A Bubble (1986)
47. Super Black – Old Time People (1987)
48. Super Black & Major Cat – Nanny Goat
49. Terry Ganzie – Make We Talk On
50. The Agitators – Teaser
51. Thriller U – If Love Must Go
52. Tony Rebel – Climate Uncertain (2004)
53. Tony Rebel – High Grade (1999)
54. Yasus Afari – Up To Bumb (2004)