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I have this MP3 by Barry Brown i'm sure, the lyrics go like this :
"dem a come, dem a come, natty dreadlocks we nar run "
Does any 1 know where it's from ?, I can't seem to find any info on the track.
Bless
Matty Roots

The track you mean is called "we nur run" produced by Rodguel "black beard" sinclair [Tappa Zukies'brother,who used to work for Bunny Lee]
You can find it on "Barry Brown-rich man poor man 1978-1980" on Moll-selekta records.
Blessed

Are you sure it's Barry Brown, it sounds very familiar, but I thought at first it was maybe someone else. And I am playing all the Barry Brown I have and still haven't found it. I wonder if it is in fact a Cornell Campbell track?

Can you upload the MP3 anywhere?

Thanks to Ninjah, Leggo Rocker I have it on my Myspace page. Check it. http://www.myspace.com/mattyroots831

definitely barry brown..I know it 'produced by linval thompson' ..

a dub cut can also be found on linval produced dub LPs like scientist meets the space invaders & dub landing (same mix) - the vocal is on a strong like sampson 12" named 'natty dread nar run' b/w anthony johnson (mystic eyes) 'life is not easy' -

Here it is :
http://www.popsike.com/php/detaildata.p ... 0002569778

ephteeay is right - It's definitely "Natty dread nar run" on Strong like Sampson (blue) label.

Nice work ephteeay, hat what the title said but I couldn't find it on any site. I forgot about Popsike. Thanks Thomas, now I know that was indeeed the correct title.

call me newjack, but i JUST discovered barry brown thru a recent re-release called "barry brown @ king tubby's" and he is one of my all time faves already! how can great talent like this be hidden so deep??? crucial!

Yes Marky Dread, you are right, Barry Brown has been 'hidden under a bushel' - at least from those who don't take time to seek out the less well known reggae music.

I discovered him via a 12 inch 45, and have been buying up everything with his name on since. And I haven't had too many dissapointments with what I have found.