While R. Metzger and John Lydon are giving props to reggae, I’d call attention to one of the songs that introduced reggae on a mass scale to the U.K., in the form of its precursor ska, Dave and Ansell Collins’ “Double Barrel.”  A big hit in England in 1971, the record was produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry and features 14-year-old Sly Dunbar (in his recording debut) on drums.

I am the magnificent
I’m backed by the shack of a soul boss
Most turnin’ stormin’ sound o’soul

Enter the shack at the back of your soul baby
Work it out huh
Hit me one time

A bass line that won’t quit. Addictive.