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The tail end of the fifties proved a pivotal period in the history of Jamaican music. The indigenous Calypso-flavoured stylings of Mento gradually gave way to home-grown R&B, which in turn paved the way for the Ska sounds that were to dominate the early years of the following decade. And at the heart of each of these developments was Jamaica s first singing superstar: Laurel Aiken. Featuring all of Laurel s major Jamaican hits before his relocation to London in 1960, 'Boogie In My Bones' highlights the Mento and raw R&B-flavoured recordings that established him as the island s number one performer. Included are a variety of ultra-rare recordings that make their CD debut, ensuring this seminal collection provides a fascinating and entertaining introduction to the musical origins of one its most revered performers - and the modern Jamaican music industry as a whole. This is where it all began!