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'''Dave and Ansell Collins''' are a Jamaican vocal/[[instrumental]] [[Musical duo|duo]] (sometimes billed as '''Dave and Ansil Collins''' or '''Dave and Ansel Collins''').
'''Dave and Ansel Collins''' are a Jamaican vocal/[[instrumental]] [[Musical duo|duo]] (sometimes billed as '''Dave and Ansil Collins''' or '''Dave and Ansell Collins''').


==History==
==History==
[[Dave Barker]] (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, [[Kingston, Jamaica]]) is a [[session musician|session]] vocalist,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.microphonic.biz/dir/djs/dj-barker.htm |title=DJ Directory – Dave Barker |publisher=Microphonic.biz |date=10 October 1947 |accessdate=13 February 2013}}</ref> and [[Ansell Collins]] (born 1949, also in Kingston) is a keyboard player.<ref name="AMG">[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ansel-collins-mn0000588845 Ansel Collins – Music Biography, Credits and Discography]. AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2013.</ref> They were working for producer [[Lee "Scratch" Perry]] in Kingston in the late 1960s and joined forces in 1970 for the [[reggae]] single "[[Double Barrel]]". Released in late summer by Techniques Records, part of the [[Trojan Records]] label, it topped the Jamaican and [[UK singles chart|UK]] [[Record chart|charts]] in May of the following year.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
[[Dave Barker]] (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, [[Kingston, Jamaica]]) is a [[session musician|session]] vocalist,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.microphonic.biz/dir/djs/dj-barker.htm |title=DJ Directory – Dave Barker |website=Microphonic.biz |date=10 October 1947 |access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> and [[Ansell Collins]] (born 1949, also in Kingston) is a keyboard player.<ref name="AMG">[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ansel-collins-mn0000588845 Ansel Collins – Music Biography, Credits and Discography]. AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2013.</ref> They were working for producer [[Lee "Scratch" Perry]] in Kingston in the late 1960s and joined forces in 1970 for the [[reggae]] single "[[Double Barrel (song)|Double Barrel]]". Released in late summer by Techniques Records, part of the [[Trojan Records]] label, it topped the Jamaican and [[UK singles chart|UK]] [[Record chart|charts]] in May of the following year.<ref name="British Hit Singles & Albums">{{cite book
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The follow-up release, the similarly styled "Monkey Spanner" also enjoyed international success.<ref name="AMG"/> Most of their [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] work was written by [[Winston Riley]]. After cutting an album, Collins and Barker parted company; Collins becoming a session player and Barker, now resident in the United Kingdom, singing with several [[Soul music|soul]] groups. They attempted a comeback in 1981 without success.
The follow-up release, the similarly styled "Monkey Spanner" also enjoyed international success.<ref name="AMG"/> Most of their [[Sound recording and reproduction|recorded]] work was written by [[Winston Riley]]. After cutting an album, Collins and Barker parted company; Collins becoming a session player and Barker, now resident in the United Kingdom, singing with several [[Soul music|soul]] groups. They attempted a comeback in 1981 without success.


In 1986, Ansell Collins appeared as one of Ernest Reed's ([[Jimmy Cliff]]) back-up musicians in the [[reggae]]-themed comedy film ''[[Club Paradise]]''. He was billed as "Ansel (sic) 'Double Barrel' Collins".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172140/|title=Ansel Collins|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=13 February 2013}}</ref> Collins has played and worked with [[The Upsetters]], [[Black Uhuru]], [[The Mighty Diamonds]], [[Barrington Levy]], [[Gregory Isaacs]], [[U-Roy]], [[Pama International]] and Jimmy Cliff.
In 1986, Ansel Collins appeared as one of Ernest Reed's ([[Jimmy Cliff]]) back-up musicians in the [[reggae]]-themed comedy film ''[[Club Paradise]]''. He was billed as "Ansel (sic) 'Double Barrel' Collins".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0172140/|title=Ansel Collins|website=IMDb.com|access-date=13 February 2013}}</ref> Collins has played and worked with [[The Upsetters]], [[Black Uhuru]], [[The Mighty Diamonds]], [[Barrington Levy]], [[Gregory Isaacs]], [[U-Roy]], [[Pama International]] and Jimmy Cliff.


"Double Barrel" was [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] by [[Special Ed]] on the song "I'm The Magnificent". Two of Barker's introductory exclamations ("Don't watch that, watch this!" from "Funky Funky Reggae" and "This is the heavy, heavy monster sound!" from "Monkey Spanner") were quoted by vocalist [[Chas Smash]], in the introduction to the [[Madness (band)|Madness]] single "[[One Step Beyond (song)|One Step Beyond]]". It was also cited as an early influence by [[Daniel Ash]] of [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], [[Poptone]], and [[Love and Rockets (band)|Love and Rockets]], as well as the first record he ever purchased. <ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owpjJXPzNMw</ref>
"Double Barrel" was [[Sampling (music)|sampled]] by [[Special Ed]] on the song "I'm The Magnificent". Two of Barker's introductory exclamations ("Don't watch that, watch this!" from "Funky Funky Reggae" and "This is the heavy, heavy monster sound!" from "Monkey Spanner") were quoted by vocalist [[Chas Smash]], in the introduction to the [[Madness (band)|Madness]] single "[[One Step Beyond (song)|One Step Beyond]]". It was also cited as an early influence by [[Daniel Ash]] of [[Bauhaus (band)|Bauhaus]], [[Poptone]], and [[Love and Rockets (band)|Love and Rockets]], as well as the first record he ever purchased. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owpjJXPzNMw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/owpjJXPzNMw |archive-date=2021-12-14 |url-status=live|title=Interview with Poptone|date=2 June 2017 |access-date=20 August 2021|publisher=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


In 2012, they reunited for several live shows including a performance at the [[Notting Hill Carnival]].<ref name="Observer">"[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Barker--Collins-reunite-for-Double-Barrel-dates_12328116 Barker, Collins reunite for Double Barrel dates]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 22 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012</ref>
In 2012, they reunited for several live shows including a performance at the [[Notting Hill Carnival]].<ref name="Observer">"[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Barker--Collins-reunite-for-Double-Barrel-dates_12328116 Barker, Collins reunite for Double Barrel dates]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 22 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012</ref>
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Latest revision as of 12:21, 23 June 2024

Dave and Ansel Collins
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae
LabelsTrojan Records

Dave and Ansel Collins are a Jamaican vocal/instrumental duo (sometimes billed as Dave and Ansil Collins or Dave and Ansell Collins).

History

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Dave Barker (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, Kingston, Jamaica) is a session vocalist,[1] and Ansell Collins (born 1949, also in Kingston) is a keyboard player.[2] They were working for producer Lee "Scratch" Perry in Kingston in the late 1960s and joined forces in 1970 for the reggae single "Double Barrel". Released in late summer by Techniques Records, part of the Trojan Records label, it topped the Jamaican and UK charts in May of the following year.[3] It was the first record that drummer Sly Dunbar (then aged 18) played on. In the US, the song appeared on an album of the same name, on Big Tree Records (BTS 2005).

The follow-up release, the similarly styled "Monkey Spanner" also enjoyed international success.[2] Most of their recorded work was written by Winston Riley. After cutting an album, Collins and Barker parted company; Collins becoming a session player and Barker, now resident in the United Kingdom, singing with several soul groups. They attempted a comeback in 1981 without success.

In 1986, Ansel Collins appeared as one of Ernest Reed's (Jimmy Cliff) back-up musicians in the reggae-themed comedy film Club Paradise. He was billed as "Ansel (sic) 'Double Barrel' Collins".[4] Collins has played and worked with The Upsetters, Black Uhuru, The Mighty Diamonds, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, U-Roy, Pama International and Jimmy Cliff.

"Double Barrel" was sampled by Special Ed on the song "I'm The Magnificent". Two of Barker's introductory exclamations ("Don't watch that, watch this!" from "Funky Funky Reggae" and "This is the heavy, heavy monster sound!" from "Monkey Spanner") were quoted by vocalist Chas Smash, in the introduction to the Madness single "One Step Beyond". It was also cited as an early influence by Daniel Ash of Bauhaus, Poptone, and Love and Rockets, as well as the first record he ever purchased. [5]

In 2012, they reunited for several live shows including a performance at the Notting Hill Carnival.[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album Peak chart positions
UK
[7] 		US
[8]
1971 Double Barrel 41 —
1974 In Toronto
  • Label: G Clef
  • Canada-only release
 — —
1976 In The Ghetto
  • Label: Trojan
 — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart, was not released in the country or the information is unknown

Compilation albums

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Year Album Peak chart positions
UK
[7] 		US
[8]
1998 Heavy Heavy Monster Sounds of Dave and Ansel Collins
  • Label: Beatville
 — —
2002 Double Barrel – The Best Of Dave & Ansel Collins
  • Label: Trojan Records
 — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart, was not released in the country or the information is unknown

Singles

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Year Title Peak chart positions
AUS
[9] 		UK
[10] 		US
[8]
1970 "Double Barrel" 8 1 22
1971 "Monkey Spanner"
  • Label: Techniques
 — 7 —
1972 "Karaté"
  • Label: Techniques
 — — —
"Shock of a Mighty"
  • Label: Techniques
 — — —
1973 "Top Up Kids" — — —
1974 "It Was Just My Imagination"
  • Label: G Clef
  • Canada-only release
 — — —
"My Love"
  • Label: G Clef
  • Canada-only release
 — — —
1975 "Gonna Keep on Trying Till I Win Your Love" — — —
"Single Barrel" — — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart, was not released in the country or the information is unknown

References

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  1. ^ "DJ Directory – Dave Barker". Microphonic.biz. 10 October 1947. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  2. ^ a b Ansel Collins – Music Biography, Credits and Discography. AllMusic. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 115. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  4. ^ "Ansel Collins". IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Interview with Poptone". YouTube. 2 June 2017. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Barker, Collins reunite for Double Barrel dates", Jamaica Observer, 22 August 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012
  7. ^ a b Gambaccini, Paul; Rice, Tim & Rice, Jo, eds. (1988). The Guinness Book of British Hit Albums (3rd ed.). London: Guinness Publishing Ltd. p. 34. ISBN 0-85112-888-2.
  8. ^ a b c "Allmusic -> Dave & Ansel Collins -> Charts & Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2013.
  9. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 69. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  10. ^ Gambaccini, Paul; Rice, Tim & Rice, Jo, eds. (1989). The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles (7th ed.). London: Guinness Publishing Ltd. p. 63. ISBN 0-85112-339-2.
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