Various Artists - 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.

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