diamond in the back

[that little soundboy]

does anyone know who did the reggae version of "be thankful for what you got"?
thanks

[ninjah@riddim mart]

If my memory serves me right,this is a Lee Perry
produced side with vocals by Bunny Rugs.
Bunny later went on to front Third World.

Original release by William DeVaughn.

[Jackson]

Three good instrumental versions from Studio 1 main man Jackie Mittoo -

A Big Car Part (Part 1)
A Big Car Part (Part 2)
Be Thankful

[ninjah@riddim mart]

Further to my first reply,it is actually credited to Bunny Clarke although this is Bunny Rugs.
The dub was called Dubbing in the backseat.

[Disco Jack]

Massive Attack also covered this classic song.

[Disco Jack]

Beres Hammond too!

[soulman]

Also "Be Thankful for What You Got" by One Blood , a UK reggae version on "Hustle! Reggae Disco" compilation on Soul Jazz.

You also have to hear the beautiful version of Jackie Mittoo's "Big car" that Sugar Minott did ("Love and Understanding", I think it's called) on "Studio One Disco Mix", again on Soul Jazz.