James Bond and ska have ties going all the way back to 1962’s “Dr. No” where James finds himself in Jamacia. Not only that, but ska band Byron Lee & the Dragonaires are even in the movie! I’ve picked some obvious and not so obvious songs for this episode. Enjoy this episode with a nice cocktail.

00:00 – Prince Buster – 007 (Dance Cleopatra Dance ’72)

02:20 – Lyn Taitt & the Jets – el Casino Royale (el Casino Royal / Dee’s Special ’68)

04:55 – Tommy McCook – Goldfinger (Goldfinger / My Girl ’65)

07:46 – Soweto – Honey Ryder (You Give Me Fever ’08)

11:00 – Lloyd Charmers – Dollars and Bonds (Dollars and Bonds / Sound Familiar ’70)

13:34 – the Skatalites – James Bond (Ball of Fire ’92)

20:12 – the Butlers – Sock it to ‘Em J.B. (Spare Shells comp ’01)

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