Living for the City: Soul Reggae Classics

2026

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. 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.

1.    Justice To The People aka (For God's Sake) Give Power To The People - Lee Perry & The Upsetters
2.    Finally Got Myself Together (I'm A Changed Man) - B.B. Seaton
3.    Be Thankful For What You've Got - Bunny Rugs
4.    We People Who Are Darker Than Blue - Lloyd Charmers
5.    Living For The City - Pat Rhoden
6.    Children Of The Night    - Noel Brown
7.    Rainy Night In Georgia - John Holt
8.    Let's Get It On    - Ken Boothe
9.    The Feeling Is Right - Susan Cadogan 
10.    Ain’t No Sunshine - Horace Andy 
11.    Just My Imagination - Dave Barker & The Charmers
12.    You Make Me Feel Brand New - Boris Gardiner
13.    One Woman - Bob Andy
14.    Me And Mrs Jones - Joe White
15.    There's No Me Without You - Marcia Griffiths 
16.    If You Don't Know Me By Now - Zap Pow
17.    I'm Falling In Love With You - Ken Boothe
18.    (Baby) Can I Change My Mind - Nicky Thomas 
19.    Lean On Me - B.B. Seaton
20.    Boogie On Reggae Woman - Pat Rhoden
21.    Imagination - Delroy Wilson 
22.    I Forgot To Be Your Lover aka To Be A Lover (7" Jamaican mix) - George Faith
23.    Skin Tight - Lloyd Charmers