Release 2014  -  with 8 Bonus-Tracks
Southafrica born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter started in the early 60s with his band The DUKES which changed name to
J.KONGOS & The G MEN  (incl. Hank Squires & Robbie Kearney = founding members of the A-CADS).
The band released around 6 LPs and many successful singles in Southafrica.
Kongos went to the UK first in 1963 and again in 1966, when he signed a  recording contract.
Recording under own name and group names like FLORIBUNDA ROSE & SCRUGG, some great popsike singles.
His first album for the Dawn label in 1969 is included on this CD too.
In the beginning 70s he charted in the UK Top 10 with: "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Tokoloshe Man".
Some of his songs are recorded by JOHNNY CLEGG & HAPPY MONDAYS

Style:  Popsike; Pop ;

see:  John Kongos & The G-Men ; The A-Cads ;

Executive Producer: Gordon Anderson ; Mastered by : Bob Fisher ; Liner Notes: Richie Unterberger;

Tracks:
Tokoloshe Man  (Kongos)  5:20
Jubilee Cloud    (Kongos-Leroy)   4:06
Gold   (Kongos-Demetriou)  4:28
Lift me from the Ground  (Kongos-Bailey)  4:04
Tomorrow Ill go  (Kongos)  4:48
Try to touch just One  (Kongos)   6:45
Weekend Lady  (Kongos)
I would have had a Good Time  (Kongos)   4:20
Come on down Jesus     (Kongos-Moran)  3:38
Hes gonna step on you again  (Kongos-Demetriou)  4:49

Bonus-Tracks :
Sometimes its not enough  -  Single B-Side
Tokoloshe Man  (Kongos)    - Single version      - Single A Side  Bug14
Can Someone please direct me back to Earth  - Single  B Side  Bug14
Green White Lady  - Single A Side  Bug22
Shamarock    - Single B Side  Bug22
Higher than Gods Hat   - Single A Side  Bug32
Would you follow me    - Single B Side  Bug32
Ride the Lightning     - Single A Side  Bug58
I wont ask you where youve been   - Single B Side  Bug58