The Lone Ranger [ Working hard to bring back the golden years of rub-a-dub ]

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Grant Phabao & The Lone Ranger - Sweet Talking - out july 11th on Colored-Inc.


Grant Phabao & The Lone Ranger - Sweet Talking
(Digital/Limited CD) Colored-Inc., 2010-07-11

The Lone Ranger is one of Jamaica's most influential early dancehall DJs. He was twice voted N°1 deejay on the island, in 1979 and 1980. He helped pioneer a newly rhythmic, on-the-beat rhyming style that led DJ toasting into the modern age, and punctuated his lyrics with bizarre exclamations and sound effects ("bim" and "ribbit" were his favorites) that made him perhaps the most imaginative stylist of his time. Without Lone Ranger, no Yellowman, no Shabba Ranks, no Sean Paul...

Thanks to the incredible production skills of French dubmeister Grant Phabao, who crafted for him a splendid album in 2005 (Kulchaklash / to be pronounced "Culture Clash"), and a hit single in 2006 making waves all over the irie globe, with rub-a-dub partner Carlton Livingston and their cover of Dandy Livingston's Message To You Rudie, The Lone Ranger is now back with his 12th album, Sweet Talking, and another big step towards bringing back the golden age of rub-a-dub!

Grant Phabao plays all instruments (with the help of keyboard wizard Soul Sugar, formerly from Seven Dub). He produced, polished and mastered himself the 13 tracks, along with three other full length albums (!), for respectively Carlton Livingston, The Silvertones and The Jays...

Tracklisting :
01. Trod Along
02. Sweet Talking
03. Run Come Quick
04. Music Weh Dem Wan
05. Back Off
06. Fever
07. Too Much Susu Susu
08. Sweet
09. Running For My Life Feat. Carlton Livingston
10. A Who
11. A Ya So We Deh
12. Super Duper Super Knotch
13. Ethiopia
Lone Ranger Dancehall Soul Jazz

Lone Ranger article in the DANCEHALL book by Beth Lesser

Lone Ranger Dancehall Soul Jazz
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The Lone Ranger on Kza TV


Kza TV Saison 2 Emission 31 - Lone Ranger
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The Lone Ranger on Studio One Story (Soul Jazz Records DVD, 2002)

The Lone Ranger on Studio One Story
(CD/LP+DVD) Soul Jazz Records, 2002-11-25
Grant Phabao and The Lone Ranger Fever

Grant Phabao presents The Lone Ranger - Fever

Grant Phabao and The Lone Ranger Fever
Grant Phabao presents The Lone Ranger - Fever
(limited 7") T.I.M.E.C., 2008-11-15

"Fever", The new LONE RANGER single produced by Grant Phabao

Tracklisting :
A. Grant Phabao presents The Lone Ranger - Fever
A. Grant Phabao presents The Lone Ranger - Version

Note : limited edition 300 copies only - made in Jamaica.

Brisa Roché & Lone Ranger - Jamaican Boy


Brisa Roché & Lone Ranger - Jamaican Boy
(7") The Bombist, 2008-07-23

Note this is an adapted cover of Estelle's hit American Boy
Shapes Compilation 2008 Vol 1

Alice Russell - Humankind (Grant Phabao tuff 'n uff skank starring The Lone Ranger)

Shapes Compilation 2008 Vol 1
Various - Shapes 08:01
(CD) Tru Thoughts TRUCD164, 2008-06-02

Another exclusive treat on this CD is the killer Grant Phabao remix of Alice Russell's "Humankind" which is destined to become a firm favourite this summer, with spine-tingling vocals and the trademark Grant Phabao magic.
Paris Original Soundtrack

Grant Phabao, Carlton Livingston & The Lone Ranger - Runnin' For My Life on Paris (original soundtrack)

Paris Original Soundtrack
Various - Paris (Original Soundtrack)
(CD) Up Music/Warner Music France, 2008-02-18
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Ranking Trevor & Lone Ranger - a Tribute to DJ Johnny Ringo



This is a video tribute by top ranking historical foundation sound Jamaican DJ's Ranking Trevor and Lone Ranger on the Man Johnny Ringo - on the occasion of the release of His Tribute CD by Musical Ambasador Records - thanks to Trevor Elliott of FoundationSound.co.uk Global Radio Station
Lukie D Ganja Tree Lone Ranger Grant Phabao

Lukie D, Ganja Tree, The Lone Ranger & Grant Phabao recording session @ TIMEC's

Lukie D Ganja Tree Lone Ranger Grant Phabao
Lone Ranger Reggae Quaterly

The Lone Ranger in Reggae Quaterly Vol.1 n°1 (1982)

Some scans from an original 1982 article, including many photos, with The Lone Ranger, Carlton Livingston, etc.

The Lone Ranger recording at Wackie's (1986)

The effortless brilliance of Lone Ranger, recording at Wackies Studio New York in 1986. Bullwackie on the knobs

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Horace Andy feat. Lone Ranger - Cuss Cuss


Horace Andy feat. Lone Ranger - Cuss Cuss
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The Lone Ranger - M16 - Rolling Stone Milano


2006-11-10 Lone Ranger with Soul Stereo Soundsystem @ Rolling Stone, Milano - www.i-talsound.it
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The Scrucialists feat. Lone Ranger - One Drop Come Back


Cuts from the record sessions for the song One Drop Come Back taken from the album All The Way by The Scrucialists.

New Photos from Hanuka Matata Sound

Big up to Hanuka Sound for letting The Lone Ranger borrow a few photos from them!
The Best Of Studio One Collection

Lone Ranger - The Answer / on "The Best of Studio One Collection"

Various - The Best of Studio One Collection
(4 CD box set) Heartbeat HBEA326, 2006-07-25

Nearly every major Reggae artist in Jamaica first recorded for Clement "Coxsone" Dodd. While most Reggae fans are familiar with Bob Marley, Burning Spear and Dennis Brown, few know the person instrumental in discovering and nurturing these artists. This was Mr. C.S. Dodd - "Coxsone" - and nearly every Jamaican artist of note got his or her start in Coxsone's Studio One stable. First released over twenty years ago, these albums are newly remastered from the best source material with twenty-one additional tracks added for your listening pleasure. A bonus disc, 'Rebel Discomixes,' is including in this box set. It adds six extended remixes previously available only with the two disc vinyl editions of 'Best of Studio One,' 'Full Up: More Hits from Studio One,' and 'Downbeat the Ruler: Killer Instrumentals from Studio One.' More respect to Studio One!

Includes The Lone Ranger - The Answer
Studio One DJs 2

Lone Ranger - Tribute To Bob Marley + Keep On Coming A The Dance / on "Studio One DJ's 2"

Various - Studio One DJ's 2
(CD/2xLP) Soul Jazz Records SJR137, 2006-06-05

This second volume of DJs from Reggae's legendary 'University of Reggae', Studio One Records features some of the finest toasters ever to record in Jamaica. The album features classic tracks from DJ greats Dennis Alcapone, Lone Ranger, Prince Jazzbo, King Stitt alongside super-rare tracks from artists such as Bobby Jackie, Jah Jesco and Little Joe all recorded under Clement 'Sir Coxsone' Dodd's supervision at the legendary recording studio and record label.

Featuring Lone Ranger, King Stitt, Prince Jazzbo and many more, the new sleevenotes are by Steve Barrow (Blood and Fire/"Rough Guide To Reggae") and exclusive photos by Dennis Morris.
Lone Ranger Dub Salvador

The Lone Ranger - Dub Salvador - A Grant Phabao Mix

Lone Ranger Dub Salvador
The Lone Ranger - Dub Salvador - A Grant Phabao Mix
(MP3 Podcast on www.ParisDJs.com) T.I.M.E.C. TIMEC078, 2006-04-07

Info :
The Lone Ranger is one of Jamaica's most influential early dancehall DJs. He was twice voted N°1 deejay on the island, in 1979 and 1980. He helped pioneer a newly rhythmic, on-the-beat rhyming style that led DJ toasting into the modern age, and punctuated his lyrics with bizarre exclamations and sound effects ("bim" and "ribbit" were his favorites) that made him perhaps the most imaginative stylist of his time. Without Lone Ranger, no Yellowman, no Shabba Ranks, no Sean Paul...

Thanks to the incredible production skills of French dubmeister Grant Phabao, who crafted for him a splendid album last year ("Kulchaklash" / to be pronounced "Culture Clash"), The Lone Ranger is now back on the charts, with rub-a-dub partner Carlton Livingston and their cover of Dandy Livingston's hit "(A Message To You) Rudie". This new single is making waves all over the irie globe on a strictly limited edition 12 inch (500 copies only!), issued on T.I.M.E.C./The Pusher in Europe (with both extended and dub remixes), and on an already out-of-print 7 inch, issued on Silver Bullet in Jamaica. This marvelous slice of pure jamaican spice is a winning crowd-pleaser sure to hit the spot every time, we couldn't let it out of this exclusive mix of oldies, rarities & classics, so... enjoy!

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carlton livingston lone ranger a message to you rudie produced by grant phabao

Grant Phabao, Lone Ranger, Carlton Livingston - (A Message To You) Rudie

carlton livingston lone ranger a message to you rudie produced by grant phabao
Carlton Livingston & Lone Ranger
Produced by Grant Phabao
(A Message To You) Rudie

(12") T.I.M.E.C. TIMEC091, 2006-03-15

Tracklisting :
A1. (A Message To You) Rudie - Extended Version
B1. (A Message To You) Rudie - Grant Phabao Dub

carlton livingston lone ranger a message to you rudie produced by grant phabao

Originally penned by DANDY LIVINGSTON in Jamaica, "(MESSAGE TO YOU) RUDIE" became the international hit single everybody knows when THE SPECIALS covered it in 1979 (with ELVIS COSTELLO producing). Now the track gets back to Jamaica with legendary Studio One deejay LONE RANGER (without whom there wouldn't be any YELLOWMAN, SHABBA RANKS or SEAN PAUL today), and his rub-a-dub partner CARLTON LIVINGSTON, who spill some hearty vocals with the usual signature gimmicks from THE LONE RANGER, the original "oink", "ribbit" and other "Tell You 'Bout It" master. Their version of "(MESSAGE TO YOU) RUDIE" is an instant classic, a smash in-your-face hit single that you can recognize as such in a few seconds. They're keeping the flavour original, on a Jamaican tempo... roots style! Just check back the SOUL JAZZ compilations "STUDIO ONE DJS" or "STUDIO ONE CLASSICS" for a taste of LONE RANGER classics.

The riddim is produced by french dubmeister GRANT PHABAO

message to you rudie