Living for the City: Soul Reggae Classics (LP Vinyl)

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Trojan Records built its legacy on exactly this kind of cultural exchange, documenting the moment when American soul radio signals drifting into Kingston studios sparked something entirely new. The Jamaican music community's deep affinity for artists like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and the broader soul tradition wasn't imitation; it was conversation, a back-and-forth that reshaped both genres throughout the 1970s.


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.


UPC: 4099964218213
Label: Trojan Records
Release Date: 7.10.26
Format: LP Vinyl

Tracklist

Side A

1. Justice To The People AKA (For God's Sake) Give Justice To The People
2. Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man)
3. Be Thankful For What You've Got
4. We People Who Are Darker Than Blue
5. Living For The City
6. Children Of The Night

Side B

1. Let's Get It On
2. Ain't No Sunshine
3. If You Don't Know Me By Now
4. Imagination
5. I Forgot To Be Your Lover AKA To Be A Lover (7" Jamaican Mix)
6. Skin Tight