Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push Comes To Shove" is one of Freddie McGregor's most enduring anthems. The "Rodigan Special" is a unique re-recording where McGregor alters the lyrics to praise Rodigan’s skills as a selector and his dominance in the sound clash arena.
The live recording captures the "Captain of the Big Ship" delivering the lyrics with the same smooth authority as the original, but with the added "dubplate" flair that identifies Rodigan as the "champion sound". Musical Characteristics Genre: Classic Lovers Rock / Dancehall. Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push
A steady, mid-tempo "one-drop" rhythm that emphasizes McGregor’s signature melodic range. Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push
While Rodigan played versions of this special for decades in clashes against rivals like Barry G, a definitive high-quality version was recorded on , at the historic BBC Maida Vale Studios. Originally released on the Big Ship label, "Push