Touch Me In The Morning (Trojan)
Stylistically, the covers range from early reggae to soulful lovers rock, and even on to the American-style pop that was briefly all the rage on the island. The artists read like a who's who list of Jamaican talent -- Dennis Brown, John Holt, Delroy Wilson, and many, many more. Although the songs may be considered by some as little more than lightweight pop, the performances suggest otherwise, and virtually every one of these tracks rings with sincere emotion. Bob & Marcia (aka Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths) reach profound depths on "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and Slim Smith is aquiver with vulnerability on "Everybody Needs Love," while the Jay Boys out-soul the Temptations on "I Can't Get Next to You." Lloyd Charmers exudes disbelief at his own good fortune on "Just My Imagination," and when Horace Andy sings "Ain't No Sunshine," you can feel the whole world darken. Every song included is of this same remarkable quality. Turn down the lights, turn up the stereo, and feel the passion.
Tracklist:1 –Dennis Brown My Girl2 –The Tamlins Since I Lost My Baby3 –Slim Smith Everybody Needs Love4 –Delroy Wilson Put Yourself In My Place5 –John Holt Alfie6 –Chosen Few I Second That Emotion7 –Bob & Marcia Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing8 –Slim Smith Love And Affection (I'm Gonna Make You Love Me)9 –Harry J All Stars My Cherie Amour10 –Delano Stewart Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)11 –Bobby Blue Doggone Right12 –Bob & Marcia Onion Song13 –John Holt Yester Me, Yester You, Yesterday14 –Audrey Someday We'll Be Together15 –The Jay Boys I Can't Get Next To You16 –Chosen Few Tears Of A Clown17 –Lloyd Charmers Just My Imagination18 –Joy White My Guy19 –Horace Andy Ain't No Sunshine20 –Now Generation Ben21 –John Holt Help Me Make It Through The Night22 –Lloyd Charmers Sweet Harmony23 –John Holt Touch Me In The Morning24 –Lloyd Charmers Keep Getting It On25 –Pat Rhoden Living For The City
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