Third World with Stevie Wonder - 1982-08-04 - Montego Bay, JA (SBD/FLAC)

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Third World with Stevie Wonder

Reggae Sunsplash 4

Jarrett Park

Montego Bay, Jamaica

1982-08-04

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"Third World with Stevie Wonder

August 4, 1982

Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Jarrett Park - Reggae Sunsplash 4 - 6:00AM show

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Bunny Rugs-Vocals, rhythm guitar

Cat Coore-lead guitar, vocals

Michael Cooper- keys, vocals

Richie Daley-bass

Willie Stewart-drums

Stevie Wonder-vocals, keys

Rita Marley-guest vocals

01. Master Blaster (Jammin')

02. Redemption Song (with Rita Marley)

03. Happy Birthday

04. Now That We've Found Love

05. Dancing On the Floor

06. Always Around > One Love"

It's a small tribute to MLK and Stevie Wonder (and Third World). Stevie Wonder did something truly amazing for a "pop star" in the USA, and we're reaping the benefit of that today, January 17th, 2022 on Martin Luther King Day. Stevie helped very much to get Dr. King acknowledged as the great American he was, and as a hero to be emulated and celebrated by future generations of Americans. Thanks to Stevie, we can do that each year. Stevie was at the height of his popularity through the late 60's through the early 80's. He used his pulpit of fame and celebrity to push, and PUSH for this day to become a reality. His song, Happy Birthday, was the theme of this drive. He performs it here with Third World. Third World has always been my favorite Jamaican export, and I admit to liking them a little more than Bob Marley, who I also love. The members of Third World were each really strong players, instrumental soloists, and vocalists. The argument can be made that they were the most musically astute of the reggae bands from this time period. They got knocked at times because they were seen by some as too commercial or not "pure enough" because of some crossover projects. Maybe that was because Bunny Rugs sang well enough to have been in the Four Tops or Temptations, and he was only one of 3 excellent lead vocalists. Third World and Stevie collaborated around the time of this performance through the excellent Try Jah Love. I believe they also collaborated with Santana around this time, but no recordings from that have emerged.