Dr. Who? is the second track on the album North of the River Thames - originally released on vinyl in 1984.
Said about the track:
"...an absolute killer version of Ron Grainer's theme tune for the now cult TV sci-fi show "Dr.Who?", which is still played out in dancehall today not least in the dub set of DJ Andy Weatherall." Steve Barker; On the Wire, june 1998.
The album North of the River Thames was recorded & mixed at Berry St. & Southern; Dec. '82 - Jan '84
Mastered by Kevin "Herbsttalk" Metcalfe at Utopia.
Original sleeve design by Kishi.
Original photography by Jane Stroud.
Released by On-U Sound.
About Doctor Pablo alias Peter Stroud;
Instrumentalist and composer. Has played the melodica, among other instruments, on several releases with bands like Creation Rebel, London Underground, African Head Charge and Dub Syndicate.
His artist name, Doctor Pablo - of course, pays tribute to Augustus Pablo - the greatest melodica player in the annuals of reggae.
Dub Syndicate:
A legendary dub outfit from London who emerged from the early Creation Rebel and became the premier dub act on the record label On-U Sound.
The members on North of the River Thames are;
Melodica: Dr. Pablo
Drums: Style Scott / Fox
Bass: George Orban/Ras Ani/Frederix/Evar/Lizard
Keyboards: Dr. Pablo/Fatfingers/Webster/Kishi
Guitar: Frederix/Ashanti/Dr. Pablo/Bloodvessel
Percussion: Bonjo/Ashanti/Jah Dave
This is what you call music.
zcscoulter 4 months ago
Hear this with phones to really enter your head!! and preferably after smoking a spliff...just amazing amazing!!
goncalocgaspar 10 months ago 2
had this album, leant it to someone who stored it by a radiator, first time I've heard it in 20 years
grahamfaz 1 year ago
omg had this on tape, lost it, not heard for years, wicked, thanks = )
robbieroofinsulation 1 year ago
BOMBOKLAT!
rishigabriele 1 year ago