In 1982 one of the most popular topics for deejays to chat about was the connections - even though they were recorded already in '81 and the trend lasted to '83. The connection lyrics were based on the famous spiritual »Dem Bones« that in turn was based on Ezekiel 37:14 from the bible.

Perhaps Nicodemus song »Gunman Connection« is the most known but this wasn't the only one and certainly not the first. According to the Gemini-selector Archie in an interview with Beth Lesser published in Reggae Quarterly, the style was originated by Welton Irie, however Squiddley Ranking had the most connections.

Connections

Source

• Beth Lesser, Reggae Quarterly vol. 2 (1982), Toronto, Live Good Today