Got To Get A Good Thing (Going)

Released in 1972 on the Dragon label, this single represents a quintessential moment in the evolution of rocksteady into the early roots reggae era. Hopeton Lewis, a foundational figure who is often credited with helping define the rocksteady rhythm with his 1966 hit Take It Easy, collaborated here with The Aggrovators, the legendary studio band assembled by producer Bunny Lee. The track captures the transition of the Jamaican soundscape, moving toward the heavier basslines and more socially conscious themes that would come to define the 1970s.

The Dragon label was instrumental in the international distribution of Jamaican music, serving as a vital conduit between the recording studios of Kingston and the burgeoning reggae scene in the United Kingdom. As a producer, Bunny Lee was known for his inventive use of the mixing desk, often pushing the rhythm section to the forefront to create a deep, immersive sound. This pressing, cataloged as DRA 004, reflects the raw, production-heavy aesthetic that Bunny Lee and his musicians championed during this fertile period of Jamaican musical history.