Compiled By Clinton Lindsay
THE HEPTONES TOP 40 SONGS
With the recent passing, (11/23/11), of Barrington Llewellyn (a founding member of this legendary group) I was asked about it’s outstanding body of work. While researching, I found that Barry did quite a few lead locals – more than I was led to believe. Obviously, the group’s heydays were during its Clement Dodd’s Studio One era. However, its biggest hit “Book Of Rules” was post Studio One, and it was not the group’s customary lead singer Leroy Sibbles who sang lead, but Barry Llewellyn. In interviews I’ve had with Sibbles, he more than once expressed and recognized the irony of this fact. As usual, all efforts are made to record the most accurate titles, composers, dates, producers, etc.
Title Year Producer
1 Book Of Rules 1973 Harry “J” Johnson
2 Sea Of Love 1967 Clement Dodd
3 Pretty Looks Isn’t All 1967 Clement Dodd
4 Party Time 1968 Clement Dodd
5 Sweet Talking 1967 Clement Dodd
6 Fattie Fattie 1966 Clement Dodd
7 Why Did You Leave Me To Cry 1966 Clement Dodd
8 Get In The Groove 1967 Clement Dodd
9 Equal Rights 1968 Clement Dodd
10 Why Must I 1967 Clement Dodd
11 Country Boy 1975 Harry “J” Johnson
12 I Shall Be Released 1971 Clement Dodd
13 Soul Power 1968 Clement Dodd
14 Love Won’t Come Easy 1968 Clement Dodd
15 I’ve Got The Handle 1967 Clement Dodd
16 My Guiding Star 1968 Clement Dodd
17 Baby 1967 Clement Dodd
18 I’m In The Mood For Love 1971 Winston Blake
19 Only Sixteen 1967 Clement Dodd
20 Hypocrite 1972 Joe Gibbs
21 Be A Man 1971 Clement Dodd
22 Heptones Gonna Fight 1967 Clement Dodd
23 Choice Of Colors 1968 Clement Dodd
24 Suspicious Minds 1970 Clement Dodd
25 Ting-A-Ling 1968 Clement Dodd
26 Meaning Of Life 1973 Alvin Ranglin
27 Freedom To The People 1972 Joe Gibbs
28 Mama Say 1973 Harry “J” Johnson
29 Tripe Girl 1967 Clement Dodd
30 Pure Sorrows 1968 Clement Dodd
31 Save The Last Dance For Me 1972 Joe Gibbs
32 Message From A Black Man 1970 Clement Dodd
33 Let Me Hold Your Hand 1973 Geoffrey Chung
34 Take A Tip From Me 1967 Clement Dodd
35 Deceivers 1976 Danny Holloway
36 Mama 1967 Clement Dodd
37 Our Day Will Come 1972 Winston “Niney” Holness
38 Mr. President 1977 Lee Scratch Perry
39 Love Me Girl 1968 Clement Dodd
40 Pretty Baby (We Are In The Mood) 1968 Clement
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