1977 Festive 50 'definitive' update

[saipanda]

Hi Pad,

Absolutely no stepping on toes! In fact, seems to me that sorting out this kind of thing is 
where the Wiki is really useful.

When you pointed this out, I looked around on the Google front and came to the 
conclusion you were almost certainly right, but I wasn't absolutely sure and thought I 
might throw it open. 

As I mentioned, it contradicts the BBC site (not perfect in all respects), which has a "Jah 
Hayes" entry. In addition, Ken's pdfs of the show have it as "J.Ayes" (as does his book).

Have also seen it as the "Jayes". Just wondered if anyone had a definitive answer.

Think part of the problem may be that assorted records have this artist listed under 
different names (judging by online secondhand stores). Certainly seems to be the case that 
the Jays were a major Jamaican act who sang "Truly" with Ranking Trevor. I'm good with 
the Jays, unless someone comes up with better.

Sorry for cluttering up the list with this. Hope it's a matter of some interest. Think I also 
need to sort out some better Wiki communication thing. Will get on it pronto.

Thanks again, Pad. All corrections and contributions to the Wiki most gratefully received! 
(Certainly no shortage of mistakes by me.) 

Cheers,

Steve W


--- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "postscriptxyz" <postscriptxyz@...> wrote:
>
> --- In peel@yahoogroups.com, "saipanda" <saipanda@> wrote:
> >
> > Many thanks again to Bill for this historic broadcast!
> Hi Steve,
> 
> As the person responsible for the "something that came up on the Wiki" today, perhaps 
I 
> can explain why I did so.
> 
> On listening to the 1977 FF tape, my (slightly ageing) ears heard JP say "The Jays and 
> Ranking Trevor".  This reminded me of a Channel One compilation tape I used to own, 
> featuring another track by The Jays - a version of the Impressions "Queen Majesty".  Mr 
> Google kindly pointed me to the following compilation ...
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/Reggae-Anthology-Channel-One-
> Story/dp/B0001E8D9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music
> &qid=1226932793&sr=1-1
> 
> The sample confirms the song to be The Jays (providing of course Amazon has the 
correct 
> information) ... although this version is the shorter mix, sans Ranking Trevor.
> 
> Apologies if I've stepped on anyone's toes !
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Pad
> 
> > 
> > Further to the 1977 F50 top 13, something that came up on the Wiki 
> > today and wondering if anyone has a definitive answer:
> > 
> > What was the name of the artist beginning with J for "Truly" at #13? 
> > BBC has Jah Hayes on their minisite. Have also seen Jays, Jayes and 
> > assorted variations. Not in a position to check this right now on 
> > the show scripts, but not sure that would be definitive anyway.
> > 
> > Also Ken, sorry to impose even more on your good nature, but 
> > wondering if you could supply details of the Strangers concert 
> > recording that was broadcast at the start of the same show -- so we 
> > can have all the details up on the Wiki.
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Steve W
> >
>