Monday, 24 January 2022

Monday Long Song

You may recognise 'Jah No Dead' from Winston Rodney's impassioned solo acapella version, sung over the sound of crashing waves in the 1978 film 'Rockers'. If you're unfamiliar with the scene, it's well worth a couple of minutes of your time (here). The original Burning Spear studio version of the song was released under the title 'Marcus Say Jah No Dead' on the 'Social Living' LP, also in 1978. Two years later an extended mix appeared on the flipside of the 12" single 'Free the Whole Wide World'.

Burning Spear - Jah No Dead

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2 comments:

Ernie Goggins said...

Excellent selection to start the week. Thanks Swede.

24 January 2022 at 08:32
The Swede said...

You're most welcome Mr G.

24 January 2022 at 21:16

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