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Ache: Green Man

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In June 1971, “Philips” label released “Green Man”, the second Ache studio album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Johnny Reimar.

Personnel:

  • Finn Olafsson – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Peter Melin – piano, organ
  • Torsten Olafsson – vocals, bass, arrangements
  • Glenn Fischer – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Gregers Bjørn Poulsen – effects
  • Bent Hulshøj, Birger Svan – engineer
  • Johannes Mølleskov – cover art, design

Track listing:

All lyrics by Torsten Olafsson, music as noted.

  1. Equatorial Rain – Finn Olafsson
  2. Sweet Jolly Joyce – Torsten Olafsson

The Invasion

  • Fanfaronade – Peter Melin
  • Invasion – Torsten Olafsson
  • Monologue – Torsten Olafsson
  • Break-Down – Glenn Fisscher
  • Shadow of a Gipsy – Peter Melin
  • Green Man – Finn Olafson, Torsten Olafsson
  • Acheron – Peter Melin
  • We Can Work It Out / Working – Finn Olafsson, Torsten Olafsson, Peter Melin, Glenn Fischer / John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Burning Spear: Marcus Garvey

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Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey

On December 12, 1975, “Island” label released “Marcus Garvey”, the third Burning Spear album.  It was recorded in 1975 and was produced by Lawrence Lindo.  It was named by the Jamaican National Hero and Rastafari movement prophet Marcus Garvey.

Personnel:

  • Winston Rodney- lead vocals
  • Earl “Chinna” Smith- lead guitar
  • Valentine “Tony” Chin– rhythm guitar
  • Tyrone “Organ D” Downie- piano, organ
  • Bernard “Touter” Harvey – piano, organ, clavinet
  • Robbie “Rabbi” Shakespeare- bass
  • Aston “Family Man” Barrett– bass
  • Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace- drums
  • Herman Marquis- alto saxophone
  • Richard “Dirty Harry” Hall- tenor saxophone
  • Bobby Ellis- trumpet
  • Vincent “Trommie” Gordon- trombone, clavinet
  • Carlton “Sam” Samuels -flute
  • Delroy Hines- harmony vocals
  • Rupert Willington- harmony vocals

All tracks by Winston Rodney and Phillip Fullwood except where noted.

  1. Marcus Garvey
  2. Slavery Days
  3. The Invasion – Winston Rodney, C. Paisley, Philip Fullwood
  4. Live Good – Marcus Rodney, Mackba Rodney, Winston Rodney
  5. Give Me – Winston Rodney
  6. Old Marcus Garvey
  7. Tradition – Delroy Hines, Rupert Willington, Winston Rodney
  8. Jordan River – Winston Rodney, M. Lawrence, Philip Fullwood
  9. Red, Gold & Green – A. Folkes, Winston Rodney, Philip Fullwood
  10. Resting Place – Winston Rodney