Reggae cover versions (8)
2007-05-10 by Kevvy K
John Holt – For The Love Of You
One of the best things about looking for tunes to post on this flurry of reggae covers has been the discovery of this compilation on Blood & Fire. Darker Than Blue is a stunning collection of reggae covers of funk and soul tunes recorded in Jamaica between 1973 and 1977, lovingly compiled by Steve Barrow. There’s not a duff one on there.. all very inspired, soulful re-interpretations and entirely devoid of any sensationalist gimmickry (don’t get me wrong, nothing wrong with a bit of sensationalist gimmickry from time to time).
This sublime track is a case in point. A sublime, heart-rending cover of the Isley Brothers track that the sleeve notes describes as being “the epitome of Jamaican soul.”
The compilation is available for a very mid-priced GBP 8.50 on the Blood & Fire site. I was also interested to note that large chunks of their very tasty back catalogue is going for GBP 4.50 a pop too. I hope it’s not indicative of them being in some sortof trouble… they have put some consistently great stuff out there over the years.
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- buy Darker Than Blue
- bargains galour
- ..on the Blood & Fire back catalogue
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yes, this is by far the best reggae-got-soul comp out there. One of the earliest, too. Isn't Blood & Fire owned/sponsored by Mick Hucknall? So there will be enough money as long as he wants.
Thanks for sharing – I'm enjoying learning more about reggae music…more! more!