Various Artists - Living for the City LP

Various Artists – Living For The City LP

Available at Bennies Fifties and the online Fifties Store

Living For The City is an outstanding compilation celebrating Jamaica's unique interpretations of classic soul, funk and R&B songs. Featuring legendary artists including Lee Perry, Ken Boothe, Horace Andy, Delroy Wilson and Bunny Rugs, the album showcases the rich connection between reggae and American soul music.

From Lee Perry & The Upsetters' socially conscious Justice To The People to reggae versions of Living For The City, Let's Get It On, Ain't No Sunshine and If You Don't Know Me By Now, this collection highlights the warmth, groove and creativity of Jamaica's finest musicians. Blending roots reggae, lovers rock and soulful vocals, Living For The City is an essential release for reggae enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Tracklist

Side A

Lee Perry & The Upsetters – Justice To The People (aka For God's Sake Give Power To The People)
B.B. Seaton – Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
Bunny Rugs – Be Thankful For What You've Got
Lloyd Charmers – (We People Who Are) Darker Than Blue
Pat Rhoden – Living For The City
Noel Brown – Children Of The Night

Side B

Ken Boothe – Let's Get It On
Horace Andy – Ain't No Sunshine
Zap Pow – If You Don't Know Me By Now
Delroy Wilson – Imagination
George Faith – I Forgot To Be Your Lover (aka To Be A Lover – 7" Jamaican Mix)
Lloyd Charmers – Skin Tight
Specifications
LP (vinyl)
Compilation album
Genre: Reggae / Roots Reggae / Lovers Rock / Soul / Funk
Features classic reggae interpretations of soul and R&B songs
Highlights
Superb collection of Jamaican soul and reggae classics
Features Lee Perry, Horace Andy, Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson and Bunny Rugs
Includes Living For The City, Ain't No Sunshine and Let's Get It On
Authentic roots reggae and lovers rock
Essential for reggae and soul collectors