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Horace Andy - Love Love Love - Blood & Fire
Fireside Chat
The Congos
Black Art, Canada
The Congos formed as a vocal duo consisting of "Ashanti" Roy Johnson (tenor) and Cedric Myton (falsetto) later becoming a trio with the addition of Watty Burnett (baritone). Thy are principally known for the legendarily slept on 'Heart of the Congos' album recorded with studio wizard Lee Scratch Perry at the Black Ark in 1977. Now considered one of the classic roots recordings, the album was turned down by Island records and underwent a series of setbacks, which prevented it from reaching the audience it deserved. Reissued by the prolific Blood and Fire label a few years ago, 'Heart of the Congos' is considered by many as strong an album as such seminal reggae recordings as Bob Marley and the Wailers' 'Natty Dread', Burning Spear's 'Marcus Garvey', and the Mighty Diamonds' 'Right Time'. In 2006 Blood and Fire also released 'Fisherman Style' - an album built on versions of their classic track 'Fisherman'. Including contributions from Max Romeo, Big Youth, Dillinger and Luciano, this Fireside Chat plays out with Horace Andy's beautiful rework entitled 'Love Love Love'.
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