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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

What am I listening to? : TAJ MAHAL - JOHNNY TOO BAD/ TAKE A GIANT STEP Live at Ultrasound Long Island NY 1974



Extraordinary live set from the Taj here . . . . . .wondrous arrangements check out
Johnny Too Bad Written by the Slickers: Trevor "Batman" Wilson, Winston Bailey, Roy Beckford and Derrick Crookss
The Slickers sang it on the Harder They Come soundtrack which is where I first heard this classic reggae) 

or Take A Giant Step (Gerry Goffin and Carole King - yes really!) I thought it was his song! AWESOME!



Take a Giant Step 


Johnny Too Bad If you listen to anything today make it THIS!

How many songs can you name that have kalimba solos!? only the Taj!







Live at Ultrasonic Studios 1974! We listed this one from Heavybootz the other day and if you want it go there!

Taj Mahal here . . . . . .


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