Various Artists – Living for the City: Soul Reggae Classics (Trojan Records) (Various Artists)

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. Featuring 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 American R&B on the Jamaican music scene throughout the decade but also demonstrate 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.

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. Let's Get It On - Ken Boothe
8. Ain’t No Sunshine - Horace Andy
9. If You Don't Know Me By Now - Zap Pow
10. Imagination - Delroy Wilson
11. I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7 Jamaican mix) - George Faith
12. Skin Tight - Lloyd Charmers

Label: Trojan Records

Catalog: 242912

Genre: Pop