The Train is Coming Riddim, a 15-song album driven by Ken Boothe’s 1966 song of the same name, was released on September 3 by Upstairs Music/Zojak Worldwide.
Boothe’s update of the classic rock steady track is among the set’s highlights. There are also songs from Wayne Armond ("Ya Ya"), Hezron ("Plant A Seed"), Glen Washington ("Sing Praises"), Screwdriver ("Longing For Your Touch") and Bagga Case ("I Choose You").
Danny Breakenridge, principal of Upstairs Records and a longtime friend of Boothe, said he lay the track for "The Train is Coming" several years ago but recently completed the compilation by assembling a diverse cast of artists.
Boothe cut "The Train is Coming" as an 18 year-old at Studio One 55 years ago for producer Clement “Coxson” Dodd. It remains one of the legendary singer’s biggest hits and has been covered by Shaggy and UB40.
Written By Howard Campbell