Live (Burning Spear album)
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Live is the first live album of the reggae artist Burning Spear, which was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre with the band Aswad as backup. It was released in 1977.
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | October 1977 | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 33:47 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | Denise | |||
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| Robert Christgau | B link |
Track listing[edit]
- "The Ghost" (Marcus Garvey) - 4:40
- "I and I Survive" (Slavery Days) - 4:19
- "Black Soul" - 5:36
- "Lion" - 6:05
- "Further East Of Jack" (Old Marcus Garvey) - 4:53
- "Man In The Hills" - 4:54
- "Throw Down Your Arms" - 3:16
Credits[edit]
- Recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre, London, England, October, 1977
- Published by Island Music, Inc. (BMI) Except "Lion" and "Throw Down Your Arms" published by Burning Spear Publishing (ASCAP)
- Sound Engineer: Dennis Thompson
- Recorded By Frank Owen, Island Mobile
- Mixed At Island, Hammersmith By Gowin Logie and Terry Barham
- Mastered By John Dent at Trident Studios
- Cover Photos – Peter Murphy and Claire Hershman
- Special Thanks to Dennis Thompson
Musicians[edit]
The core of musicians on the album made up the band Aswad.
- Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear – vocals
- Phillip Fullwood – congos
- George Lee – saxophone
- Angus Gaye – drums
- Bobby Ellis – trumpet
- Brinsley Forde – rhythm guitar
- George Oban – bass
- Courtney Hemmings – keyboards
- Donald Griffins – lead guitar
