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ARTIST
TITLE
Skinheads, A Message To You/If I Had Wings
FORMAT
7"

LABEL
CATALOG #
HSRSS 034EP HSRSS 034EP
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
7/11/2025

"'Skinheads A Message To You' is a quintessential example of the Skinhead Reggae subgenre that emerged in the UK during the late 1960s. The track features a driving rhythm, with piano bursts and facetious vocals delivering a pressing message: 'Wear your boots but dont kick nobody, please be good and dont hurt nobody.' Fab! Its raw energy and authentic sound have made it a staple in Skinhead Reggae compilations and a top Boss Reggae anthem. The single is now super rare, highly collectible and very much in demand with original pressings commanding high prices on the vinyl market. 'If I Had Wings' was initially released as the B Side of Audrey's 'You'll Lose A Good Thing' and rightly so as it shares the exact same musical be it with very di¬fferent lyrics. Riley's comical lyrics being loosely taken from the traditional gospel 'If I Had Wings Like A Dove.' 'Wings' is a fun and energetic tune that blends the rhythm of Rocksteady with the emerging rhythms of early Reggae. Riley's tongue-in-cheek vocals are set against a backdrop of guitar riff¬s, heavy bass and steady drum patterns with horns and flute bursts. A fantastic B side for 'Skinheads A Message To You' and quite rare."