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Marcus' Children aka Social Living | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 37:05 | |||
Label | Island (ILPS 9556) | |||
Producer | Karl Pitterson, Winston Rodney | |||
Burning Spear chronology | ||||
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Blood and Fire release |
Marcus' Children is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, originally released in 1978 as Social Living. [1] [2] It was produced by Karl Pitterson and Burning Spear. [3]
"Marcus Say Jah No Dead" was covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 album Throw Down Your Arms.
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Source | Rating |
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Robert Christgau | A− [5] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau wrote: "In its sinuous vocalizations and giving groove, its single and unison horns, the music is all charity and cooperation—it's why Winston Rodney is preaching 'Social living is the best.'" [5]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (February 2024) |
Marcus' Children aka Social Living | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1978 | |||
Recorded | 1978 | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 37:05 | |||
Label | Island (ILPS 9556) | |||
Producer | Karl Pitterson, Winston Rodney | |||
Burning Spear chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
![]()
Blood and Fire release |
Marcus' Children is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, originally released in 1978 as Social Living. [1] [2] It was produced by Karl Pitterson and Burning Spear. [3]
"Marcus Say Jah No Dead" was covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 album Throw Down Your Arms.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau | A− [5] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Robert Christgau wrote: "In its sinuous vocalizations and giving groove, its single and unison horns, the music is all charity and cooperation—it's why Winston Rodney is preaching 'Social living is the best.'" [5]