Jamaica Gleaner

Thank you, Nationwide Radio

- DONALD J. MCKOY donaldmcko­y876@gmail.com

THE EDITOR, Sir:

ON TUESDAY, Independen­ce Day, Nationwide 90FM Radio came out with guns blazing, and set the place on fire with some glorious moments of festival celebratio­n.

I am not being biased against the other radio stations because they, too, had done their part, but truly, Nationwide 90FM put the icing on the cake. It was a wonderful package of good entertainm­ent.

First, Nationwide gave us a few historical, emancipati­on stories, along with some lovely religious and culture songs. Then, it ‘bruck out’ with some of the best festival songs, including a few of Eric Donaldson’s, Roy Rayon’s, Toot & The Maytals’, and others. We got a bellyful.

Apart from our festival music, I am inviting the readers to go on YouTube, when they have the time, and listen to these songs:

• Roy Shirley, Flying reggae & the

Mighty Vikings (Medley)

• The Ethiopians: The Whip,

(Remix); Train to Skaville

• Johnny Clarke: Hold on,

(extended with the baddest). • The Federals: Penny for Your Song.

Toots & the Maytals: Scare Him, Scare Him.

Freddy McKay & Lizzy: Love is a treasure.

Prince Buster: Judge Dread – The Ten Commandmen­ts – and many more good ones. Music is life. Good and clean music is one of the greatest entertainm­ents.

Thanks again, Nationwide, and also to the other radio stations, for entertaini­ng us.

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