Various Artists – Living For The City: Soul Reggae Classics (Trojan Records)

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.

Tracklist

LP TRACKLIST:

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

CD TRACKLIST:

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

7. Rainy Night In Georgia – John Holt

8. Let’s Get It On – Ken Boothe

9. The Feeling Is Right – Susan Cadogan

10. Ain’t No Sunshine – Horace Andy

11. Just My Imagination – Dave Barker & The Charmers

12. You Make Me Feel Brand New – Boris Gardiner

13. One Woman – Bob Andy

14. Me And Mrs Jones – Joe White

15. There’s No Me Without You – Marcia Griffiths

16. If You Don’t Know Me By Now – Zap Pow

17. I’m Falling In Love With You – Ken Boothe

18. (Baby) Can I Change My Mind – Nicky Thomas

19. Lean On Me – B.B. Seaton

20. Boogie On Reggae Woman – Pat Rhoden

21. Imagination – Delroy Wilson

22. I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7″” Jamaican mix) – George Faith

23. Skin Tight – Lloyd Charmers