by Williams Jr.
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The track features some of the most iconic figures in the history of Jamaican music:
"Merciful Dub" is a dubbed-out version of hit "Have Mercy." Recorded at the Channel One Studios , it showcases the "Rockers" style that dominated the mid-to-late 70s reggae scene. The 2000 digital remastering was part of a reissue effort to preserve the crisp, heavy basslines and intricate studio effects—like the signature reverb and delays applied by King Tubby—that define the dub genre.
Joseph Hoo Kim (founder of the famous Channel One Studios) Engineers: Osbourne "King Tubby" Ruddock and Ernest Hoo Kim Drums: Sly Dunbar and Benbow Bass Guitar: Ranchie McLean Keyboards: Ansel Collins and Osbourne Ruddock Saxophones: Tommy McCook (Tenor) and Marques (Alto) Percussion: Sticky Musical Significance
More information on the pioneered by Sly Dunbar. A list of other tracks from the Vital Dub album .
Listen to the remastered audio and see the full technical credits for this classic track here: If you'd like to explore further, I can provide: The where this was recorded.
"Merciful Dub (2000 Digital Remaster)" is a classic reggae/dub track by the legendary studio band , originally featured on the influential dub album Vital Dub . Track Overview Artist: The Revolutionaries Album: Vital Dub (originally released in 1976) Remaster Release: 2000 (via Virgin Records Limited) Genre: Dub / Reggae Composer/Lyricist: The Mighty Diamonds & Joseph Hoo Kim Key Credits & Personnel
