An all-time favorite by Ten CC (1977)...

[Rick Henry]

"Dreadlock Holiday" by Ten CC

This is one of my favorite songs of all-time. I was a senior in High School when the song was popular.

What I love about this song (besides the awesome musicianship) is that it blends the best of British classic rock with the sounds of Jamaican reggae. The song is genius and was a hit in 1977 a full year before the Police came out with a similar sound.

ca.youtube.com/watch?v=N5xm3F-s6xE

This second clip is with an added bass line... very well done.
ca.youtube.com/watch?v=OeegloplYzY

[carpentersgermany]

Cool, that you reminded us of this song. It's a classic! And it just fits my mood. Because summer has arrived in Germany!!! Me and my friends planned a lot of outdoor activities for Whit weekend. This song should definitely be part of our "soundtrack"!

[Rick Henry]

Glad, to hear you enjoyed this song. It truly is a fantastic gem. It's one that I feel goes very well with Carpenters' sublime "B'wana She No Home"... both outstanding tunes.

"Dreadlock Holiday" is based on a story that Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues told the band.