Living for the City - Soul Reggae Classics: Black Vinyl LP
An essential collection showcasing some of the finest and most sought-after reggae interpretations of r&b classics from the 1970s, performed by some of Jamaica’s most celebrated artists. Includes numerous long-standing classics alongside long-forgotten rarities that have remained unavailable on vinyl for decades.
The recordings not only reflect the profound influence of US r&b on the Jamaican music scene throughout the decade, but also demonstrates the exceptional ability of the island’s music makers to transform soul classics into reggae masterpieces. The result is a truly fascinating and compelling listen, guaranteed to get you in the mood for dancing.
SIDE ONE
1. Justice To The People aka (For God's Sake) Give Power To The People - Lee Perry & The Upsetters
2. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) - B.B. Seaton
3. Be Thankful For What You've Got - Bunny Rugs
4. (We People Who Are) Darker Than Blue - Lloyd Charmers
5. Living For The City - Pat Rhoden
6. Children Of The Night – Noel Brown
SIDE TWO
1. Let's Get It On - Ken Boothe
2. Ain’t No Sunshine - Horace Andy
3. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Zap Pow
4. Imagination - Delroy Wilson
5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7"" Jamaican mix) - George Faith
6. Skin Tight - Lloyd Charmers
An essential collection showcasing some of the finest and most sought-after reggae interpretations of r&b classics from the 1970s, performed by some of Jamaica’s most celebrated artists. Includes numerous long-standing classics alongside long-forgotten rarities that have remained unavailable on vinyl for decades.
The recordings not only reflect the profound influence of US r&b on the Jamaican music scene throughout the decade, but also demonstrates the exceptional ability of the island’s music makers to transform soul classics into reggae masterpieces. The result is a truly fascinating and compelling listen, guaranteed to get you in the mood for dancing.
SIDE ONE
1. Justice To The People aka (For God's Sake) Give Power To The People - Lee Perry & The Upsetters
2. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) - B.B. Seaton
3. Be Thankful For What You've Got - Bunny Rugs
4. (We People Who Are) Darker Than Blue - Lloyd Charmers
5. Living For The City - Pat Rhoden
6. Children Of The Night – Noel Brown
SIDE TWO
1. Let's Get It On - Ken Boothe
2. Ain’t No Sunshine - Horace Andy
3. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Zap Pow
4. Imagination - Delroy Wilson
5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7"" Jamaican mix) - George Faith
6. Skin Tight - Lloyd Charmers
Description
An essential collection showcasing some of the finest and most sought-after reggae interpretations of r&b classics from the 1970s, performed by some of Jamaica’s most celebrated artists. Includes numerous long-standing classics alongside long-forgotten rarities that have remained unavailable on vinyl for decades.
The recordings not only reflect the profound influence of US r&b on the Jamaican music scene throughout the decade, but also demonstrates the exceptional ability of the island’s music makers to transform soul classics into reggae masterpieces. The result is a truly fascinating and compelling listen, guaranteed to get you in the mood for dancing.
SIDE ONE
1. Justice To The People aka (For God's Sake) Give Power To The People - Lee Perry & The Upsetters
2. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) - B.B. Seaton
3. Be Thankful For What You've Got - Bunny Rugs
4. (We People Who Are) Darker Than Blue - Lloyd Charmers
5. Living For The City - Pat Rhoden
6. Children Of The Night – Noel Brown
SIDE TWO
1. Let's Get It On - Ken Boothe
2. Ain’t No Sunshine - Horace Andy
3. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Zap Pow
4. Imagination - Delroy Wilson
5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7"" Jamaican mix) - George Faith
6. Skin Tight - Lloyd Charmers
