Sweet Harmony (1970s Reggae Love Songs)
Tracklist
• Most tracks major reggae chart hits.
• Features many of Jamaica’s greatest performers.
The 1970s was a truly glorious decade of reggae. While the likes of Bob Marley, Burning Spear and Culture powerfully highlighted political and social inequalities, and the message of Rasta, other artists, both in Jamaica and the UK, drew inspiration from the joys and pains of romantic love.
The widespread popularity of love-themed reggae during this golden period is highlighted on this essential 2CD collection which brings together 46 of the most popular romantic reggae recordings ever to have seen issue.
Included are an array of major reggae hits, their number including ‘Silly Games’, ‘Tears On My Pillow’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, and ‘The Closer I Get To You’, performed by such celebrated exponents of the lovers style as Janet Kay, Ken Boothe, Marie Pierre, Marcia Griffiths and John Holt.
With numerous tracks unavailable on any format for decades, ‘Sweet Harmony’ provides lovers of romantic reggae sounds with the perfect soundtrack not just for Valentine’s Day, but for all year round.