Live (Burning Spear album)

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Live is the first and best live album of the reggae artist Burning Spear, which was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre with the band Aswad as backup. It was released in 1977.

Live
Live album by Burning Spear
Released	1977
Recorded	October, 1977
Genre	Reggae
Length	33:47
Label	Island
Producer	Denise
Burning Spear chronology
Dry & Heavy (1977) Live (1977) Marcus' Children (1978)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Robert Christgau	B link

Track listing[]

1. "The Ghost" (Marcus Garvey) - 4:40
2. "I and I Survive" (Slavery Days) - 4:19
3. "Black Soul" - 5:36
4. "Lion" - 6:05
5. "Further East Of Jack" (Old Marcus Garvey) - 4:53
6. "Man In The Hills" - 4:54
7. "Throw Down Your Arms" - 3:16

Credits[]

• Recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre, London, England, October, 1977
• Published by , Inc. (BMI) Except "Lion" and "Throw Down Your Arms" published by (ASCAP)
• Sound Engineer: Dennis Thompson
• Recorded By Frank Owen, Island Mobile
• Mixed At Island, Hammersmith By and
• Mastered By at Trident Studios
• Cover Photos – Peter Murphy and
• Special Thanks to Dennis Thompson

Musicians[]

The core of musicians on the album made up the band Aswad.

• Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear – vocals
• – congos
• George Lee – saxophone
• Angus Gaye – drums
• Bobby Ellis – trumpet
• Brinsley Forde – rhythm guitar
• – bass
• – keyboards
• – lead guitar