Go Whey (a cover of a song by Jackie Opel)

AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD

Release Date

2026-08-28

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Go Whey (a cover of a song by Jackie Opel)
AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD
- Lyricist
  BISHOP DALTON SINCLAIR, DODD CLEMENT S
- Composer
  BISHOP DALTON SINCLAIR, DODD CLEMENT S
- Producer
  TAKAHARU OSHIMA
- Recording Engineer
  TAKAHARU OSHIMA
- Mixing Engineer
  TAKAHARU OSHIMA
- Mastering Engineer
  SATOSHI ONODERA
- Graphic Design
  TAKAHARU OSHIMA
- Guitar
  TAKAO SUZUKI
- Bass Guitar
  SHINICHI NAGAI
- Drums
  MITSUO KITANOHARA
- Vocals
  HIROSHI ASAMI
- Piano
  SATOSHI ONODERA
- Trumpet
  KOUJI YAMAUCHI
- Saxophone
  WATARU MORIKAGE, TAKAHARU OSHIMA

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AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD's fifth single is "GO WHEY," an upbeat ska tune originally released by Jackie Opel in 1964.

Although the song was later retitled "GO AWAY" when it appeared on one of Opel's albums, we chose to retain the original title, "GO WHEY," as a tribute to the original release.

Jackie Opel, a Barbadian singer who became one of the defining voices of Jamaican ska, remains one of our greatest musical inspirations.

This is the second Jackie Opel song we have recorded. The lead vocal is performed by HIROSHI ASAMI, whose deep admiration for Opel's music made him the perfect singer for this recording.

We were also inspired to record this song because the original version has not been widely available on digital streaming platforms. We hope our rendition will encourage more listeners to discover his remarkable music.

Ska is worth exploring.
AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD

Artist Profile

AUTHENTIC SKA STANDARD
A project aiming to recreate the sound and carry on the spirit of 1960s ska music. Members: ASAMI HIROSHI; trombone, vocals OSHIMA TAKAHARU; alto saxophone ONODERA SATOSHI; piano KITANOHARA MITSUO; drums SUZUKI TAKAO; guitar NAGAI SHINICHI; bass, vocals MORIKAGE WATARU; tenor saxophone YAMAUCHI KOUJI; trumpet History: In March 2025, sessions were held to research roots ska. Centered around these members, the project will focus on creating recordings. Activities centered around music distribution are planned starting in 2026. Concept: We aim to seriously engage with authentic ska, seeking to preserve its sound and spirit. We will explore everything from performance techniques to recording methods, documenting this history.
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