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.
Toe bone connected to the foot bone
Foot bone connected to the leg bone
Leg bone connected to the knee bone
Extract from »Dem Bones«
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
| Deejay | Title | Featured on |
| Danny Dread | Bible Connection | 7" (Thrillseekers) |
| Jah Walton | Juice Connection | |
| Johnny Ringo | Sound System Connection | live sessions |
| Johnny Ringo | DJ Connection | live sessions |
| Johnny Ringo | Connection of Connection | The album Riding West |
| Sister Nancy | Transport Connection | |
| Little John & Billy Boyo | Bushmaster Connection | Greensleeves 12" |
| Nicodemus | Gunman Connection | The album Gunman Connection |
| Papa Keeble | Parish Connection | The album Snakes and Ladders |
| Papa Tullo | Gunman Connection | The album Purpleman Saves Pappa Tollo |
| Mother Liza | Woman DJ Connection | |
| Squiddley Ranking | Boneman Connection | live sessions |
| Squiddley Ranking | Blood Circulation | live sessions |
| Squiddley Ranking | Vein-Man Connection | live sessions |
| Yellowman | Boneman Connection | |
Source
- Beth Lesser, Reggae Quarterly vol. 2 (1982), Toronto, Live Good Today
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