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johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 11:19 am
by donlox
Does anybody know the other artist name who covered the Johnny Clarke track "Give Me Your Love" on the same Bunny Lee Rhythm? It's just about the same 70's mix and the singer also has a very cool roots singing voice. I also know that Jimmy Riley did it too for Sly & Robbie but in a totally different style. Thanks in advance.
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:54 pm
by DUDLEY 1NE
I'm not sure if there was another cut on the Bunny Lee track, But on The same rhythm [DJ versions]
U Roy - Let Love Shine Along The Way
Chalice to chalice / Tappa Zukie
And Jimmy Riley Cut a further version For Lee Perry
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:15 pm
by donlox
Thanks Dudley, I heard it last week on Colorful Radio London. I think they did mention the artist but I didn't quite get the name due to the strong accent. Who knows, maybe it was a mordern aritst doing a new lick on the classic riddim. I'll listen up some more to see If I can catch it. Hopefully they'll play it again.
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:44 pm
by Roots Archives
@Dudley: that's not U-Roy but U Brown.
It's mistitled on ['Strictly Rockers Ina Dread Land'](
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/1469)
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 2:12 am
by DUDLEY 1NE
No it is U Roy, even though around 75-76 the voices do sound almost the same style.Trust me it's him. I have the album too.
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 9:27 am
by Roots Archives
Just found [this album](
http://www.roots-archives.com/release/6 ... light=7498).
I guess Barrow was wrong as well?
Re: johnny Clarke A Different Version
Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:48 am
by davek
As the good Mod says, it's most definitely U-Brown, not U-Roy.