V.A.(Dennis Bovell) "The British Core Lovers" LP
★First limited edition
*With obi
★2-disc set
★First LP release
Dennis Bovell is a genius who cannot be ignored when talking about British reggae. This compilation of his most core and rare songs from the lovers rock recordings he produced in the 1970s and 1980s is now available on LP for the first time!
Dennis Bovell is a producer, musician and engineer who is indispensable when talking about British reggae. In 2008, P-Vine compiled the best tracks from Dennis' master recordings titled "Reborn British Reggae" under the supervision of Haruyasu Kudo BIG'H, and released "The British Core Lovers" on LP for the first time. This album is packed with recordings that will make any reggae fan drool, including Marie Pierre's lovers cover of the Young Rascals' "Groovin'," a classic that has been covered by many musicians including Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin, and was also cut into a 7-inch version!
■Track list
- SIDE A:
- A1. DELROY WILSON - Hooked On You
- A2. THE DUB BAND - Ang Up
- A3. JANET KAY - Can't Give It Up
- A4. STEVE GREGORY - Sax It Up (Instrumental - Sax)
- SIDE B:
- B1. DENNIS MATUMBI - Raindrops
- B2. DB AT THE CONTROLS - Eye Water
- B3. LOUISA MARK - Gone Out
- B4. PAUL DAWKINS - To Love Someone
- SIDE C:
- C1. PAUL DAWKINS - Ready To Dance
- C2. JULIO FINN - Nasty
- C3. MARIE PIERRE - Walk Away
- C4. MARIE PIERRE - Say A Little Prayer
- SIDE D:
- D1. MARIE PIERRE - Groovin'
- D2. ROLAND G - Hear It Through The Grapevine
- D3. VIOLA WILLS - Keep On Coming
- D4. 4TH STREET ORCHESTRA - Hawaii Five O
