Jimmy Cliff - Give the People What They Want

Title: Give the People What They Want Artist: Jimmy Cliff Release Date: 1981 Re-Released On: 7/25/1995 Label: WEA Duration: 36:33 Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 076732082041, 090317482521 Genre: Reggae Styles: Soul, Reggae-Pop, Roots Reggae Moods: Confident, Earthy, Summery, Bright, Earnest, Gritty, Organic, Party/Celebratory, Passionate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Intimate, Poignant, Rebellious, Sweet, Cheerful, Happy, Joyous, Sensual Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Son of Man
2. Give the People What They Want
3. Experience
4. Shelter of Your Love
5. Majority Rule
6. Let's Turn the Tables
7. Material World
8. World in Trap
9. What Are You Doing With Your Life
10. My Philosophy

Year Type Label Catalog # 1995 CD WEA

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One of the strongest albums that Jimmy Cliff recorded in the '80s was Give The People What They Want, which finds the reggae icon backed by such Jamaican heavyweights as guitarist Earl "Chinna" Smith and the team of drummer Sly Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare. Combine a rock-solid band with first-rate songwriting and charismatic, expressive vocals on Cliff's part, and you have an album that is a winner all the way around. There isn't a trace of filler on this LP; the romantic "Shelter of Your Love" is every bit as memorable as sociopolitical gems like "World in Trap," "Majority Rule" and "Material World." Many of the songs on Give The People What They Want are as spiritual as they are sociopolitical -- and while Cliff is a devout Muslim, he preaches a universal message while never coming across as sectarian. In fact, Cliff has a lot of Rastafarian and Christian fans who can easily relate to his lyrics. Give The People What They Want is enthusiastically recommended to reggae lovers. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Ansel Collins Organ, Keyboards, Piano Arnold Brackenridge Trumpet Audrey Hall Vocals (Background) Augustus Pablo Keyboards, Piano Barry Biggs Vocals (Background) Bertram Ranchie McLean Bass, Mixing, Guitar Bobby Ellis Trumpet Carlos Santana Photography David Maden Trumpet Dean Fraser Saxophone Ducky Simpson Vocals (Background) Earl "Chinna" Smith Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar Ernest Cole Photography Harry T. Powell Percussion Headley Bennett Saxophone Jimmy "Senyah" Haynes Bass Jimmy Cliff Vocals (Background), Mixing, Vocals, Producer Lisa Tanner Photography Michael Richards Drums Michael Rose Vocals (Background) Pam Hall Vocals (Background) Radcliffe Bryan Guitar Robbie Shakespeare Bass Ronald "Nambo" Robinson Trombone Santa Davis Drums Sly Dunbar Drums Stephen Innocenzi Digital Remastering Steven Stanley Mixing Assistant Sydney Wolfe Percussion The Tamlins Vocals (Background) Uziah "Sticky" Thompson Percussion Wally Badarou Synthesizer