Released on Mar 31 2007 at 12:13 pm
#8 – Lovers Rock (1974-1979)
Within the reggae music genre, “lovers rock” is England’s biggest contribution. First and second generation Jamaicans who made Britain their home recorded accessible, pop-influenced love songs that connected to the hearts millions of young music fans. This is the first of a four part, chronological special to compile the most influential British and Jamaican lovers rock music. And some of them are just my personal favorites. To leave an audio comment, call (617) 297-2557.
Playlist:
Errol Dunkley – Letter To Myself
Wayne Wade – Black Is Our Color
Brown Sugar – I’m in Love with a Dreadlocks
Bunny Maloney – Baby I’ve Been Missing You
15-16-17 – Just My Imagination
Delroy Wilson – I’ll Never Hurt You
Blues Busters – Just Don’t Wanna Be Lonely
Janet Kay – Silly Games
Webby Jay – In the Rain
Marie Pierre – Choose Me
Capital Letters – Runaway
ptjp2007@gmail.com on 13 Apr 2007 at 4:39 pm #
ras… earl 16 – cheating is such a big big tune!!
such a song with feeling.. i would like to interview earl 16 and see what inspired that song. what was his going through his mind during that session..
big tune!
ptjp2007@gmail.com on 13 Apr 2007 at 4:46 pm #
yow! 39 is straight fire! i feel like taking two liff and whining up some gyal!!
lovers rock so nice!
RogerT on 10 Apr 2009 at 8:34 am #
Wow man, this is great stuff, some of these songs I have never heard of. I will be comin here quite alot to listen to great music, tnx man!!
RogerT on 13 Apr 2009 at 12:40 am #
I am loving your selection of music Josh, especially this one Lovers Rock.
Very happy listenner!