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

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.

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
 
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