Andy Capp’s “Pop a Top” is another great example of how a simple idea gained sufficient traction to chart big in Jamaica and the U.K., though the song isn’t well known here. The lyrics, such as they are, couldn’t be more natural. Andy’s repetition of “pop a top, pop a top” mimics the sound of the electric organ, which seems to be singing the exact same words. The song also stakes the claim of being the first dub recording, but its wonderful atmosphere evoking a carnival game of chance involving a monkey (or Canadian soft drink, if you want to be literal-minded about it) makes this d… read more
Andy Capp’s “Pop a Top” is another great example of how a simple idea gained sufficient traction to chart big in Jamaica and the U.K., though the son… read more
Andy Capp’s “Pop a Top” is another great example of how a simple idea gained sufficient traction to chart big in Jamaica and the U.K., though the song isn’t well known here. The lyrics, … read more
Lynford Anderson aka Andy Capp (born 1941) is a Jamaican studio engineer, producer, and vocalist, best known for his 1968 hit "Pop a Top". Anderson was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica in 1941, and gained his early studio experience working for the RJR radio station, after initially being employed there as a log keeper, having studied accountancy. From there he moved on to Ronnie Nasrullah's recently-created WIRL studio, where he gained experience with a two-track mixer, under the guidance of Australian engineer Graeme Goodall. His engineering skills were used extens… read more
Lynford Anderson aka Andy Capp (born 1941) is a Jamaican studio engineer, producer, and vocalist, best known for his 1968 hit "Pop a Top". Anderson was born in Clarendon Parish, J… read more
Lynford Anderson aka Andy Capp (born 1941) is a Jamaican studio engineer, producer, and vocalist, best known for his 1968 hit "Pop a Top". Anderson was born in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica in 1941, and gained his early studio ex… read more