Jimmy Cliff's death brings to mind The Harder they Come soundtrack. Decades ago, I was lucky enough to find it in a thrift shop - I subsequently played the record to death. While this isn't a Cliff tune, I've always loved it and IMHO it remains the most powerful track on album today (but feel free to disagree - it's a great record all the way through).
The Melodians, "Rivers of Babylon" (1970)
How can we sing King Alpha's song in a strange land?
The Melodians - "Rivers Of Babylon" (Official Audio)
Original 1970 version by leading Jamaican vocal trio, the MelodiansCheck out Trojan Records' official YouTube channel for more reggae classics, long-lost gem...YouTube
Brian Gettler
in reply to Brian Gettler • • •And for the history and reggae nerds, this book - a study of Jamaican migration to Canada and the reggae scene they created here - is worth a read.
Jason Wilson, King Alpha’s Song in a Strange Land: The Roots and Routes of Canadian Reggae (2020)
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King Alpha’s Song in a Strange Land
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