Another gift, this one from Tim. I have this vague recollection of opening this present in the beer garden of the Rutland Arms, probably on my 32nd birthday, but I wouldn't put money on that being true.
You can't really go wrong giving something like this as a gift. At its worst, it's still pleasant; and at it's best, it's incredibly catchy. Especially Slavery Days, Tradition and Social Living.
Idly I wondered what a 59-year-old mid-ranking reggae singer gets up to towards the end of his career. Wikipedia tells me he was awarded Jamaica's Order of Distinction just few weeks ago, and — oh, delight — he has a blog. From the latest entry:
From the start of this trip to Jamaica I know something was very different. What are the odds of I and Lee Scratch Perry been on the same flight sitting almost next to each other. Suddenly we were drawing the energy from each other especially Sonia [Burning Spear's wife, producer and business partner] she was sucking this experience up, not missing a beat. The flight became a pleasure even for the stewardess that was working the flight. There was bible reading and discussion with the stewardess and Mr. Perry. Jah have now sent a messenger on the flight to say his words that I and Sonia needed so much to hear.
I wish I'd been on that flight. Blessed be.
 MusicBrainz entry for this album
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