Description
Rebel Island Soul brings together 16 tracks of 1970s reggae, funk and soul, tracing the musical connections between Jamaica, the USA and Britain. This Soul Jazz Records double LP features John Holt, Lee Perry, Cornel Campbell, The Cimarons and The Chosen Few.
Highlights include Holt’s “You Will Never Find Another Love Like Mine” and The Chosen Few’s “People Make the World Go Round”. Jamaican interpretations of songs associated with The Jackson 5, William DeVaughn, The Temptations and Roberta Flack reveal how deeply American soul influenced reggae.
From Motown and Philadelphia sounds to the shared listening culture that helped nurture British lovers rock, this collection celebrates music crossing borders and finding fresh expression.
A compelling pick for reggae selectors, soul collectors and anyone who loves hearing familiar songs transformed by a different groove. Two LPs, sixteen reasons to keep listening.
TRACKS:
A1 John Holt– You'll Never Find 3:48
A2 Cornell Campbell– Be Thankful 3:58
A3 Elizabeth Archer & The Equators– Feel Like Making Love 3:34
A4 The Chosen Few– People Make The World Go Round 3:22
B1 Dave & Ansel Collins– Single Barrel 3:17
B2 The Now Generation– Shaft 3:19
B3 The Marvels– Some Day We'll Be Together 3:05
B4 The Darker Shades Of Black– War 2:41
C1 Winston Curtis– Private Number 3:42
C2 Lee Perry & The Upsetters– Bathroom Skank 4:30
C3 Slim Smith– Watch This Sound 2:43
C4 Winston Francis– Sitting In The Park 3:29
D1 The Sensations– If I Don't Watch Out 2:57
D2 Carl Bert & The Cimarons– Slipping Into Darkness 3:04
D3 The Darker Shades Of Black– Ball Of Confusion 3:11
D4 Jah Youth– Ain't No Sunshine 2:35
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