TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS

UNPLUGGED ON STRAWBERRY HILL

1LP

Living reggae heroes Toots and the Maytals unveiled their first ever acoustic album in the summer of 2012, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day.
The album was recorded at sunset with the Blue Mountains providing the stunning backdrop. The gorgeous, sun-kissed acoustic session depicts a soulful and intimate side to revered classics like "Funky Kingston", "Pressure Drop" and "54-46". The loose rhythms and Toots' trademark vocal make Unplugged on Strawberry Hill the perfect soundtrack for summer.

180 gram audiophile vinyl
Includes 4 page insert

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Catalog # : MOVLP1683	Format : 1 LP, 180 gram	Releasedate : 2017-04-28
Barcode : 8719262001404	Sleeve : 3mm	Original Release : 2012

Side A

1. Time Tough
2. Bam Bam
3. Pressure Drop
4. True Love Is Hard To Find
5. Celia
6. Reggae Got Soul

Side B

1. Monkey Man
2. Funky Kingston
3. Sweet And Dandy
4. I'll Never Grow Old
5. Do The Reggae
6. 54:46

Living reggae heroes Toots and the Maytals unveiled their first ever acoustic album in the summer of 2012, to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence Day.

GrammyÂ® award-winning Toots Hibbert was the first to use the word 'reggae' on tape in his 1968 classic, "Do The Reggay", and over the last six decades has defined and redefined the sound. With his acoustic album release Unplugged on Strawberry Hill, the legend continues.

Toots lures you in to his performances, whether totally amplified or, on this recording, acoustic and all natural. Heartfelt and soulful, every minute of these recording is straight from the heart. It showcases his soul side, and with his raw vocals sound when he was in his 20s.

The album was recorded at sunset with the Blue Mountains providing the stunning backdrop. The gorgeous, sun-kissed acoustic session depicts a soulful and intimate side to revered classics like "Funky Kingston", "Pressure Drop" and "54-46". The loose rhythms and Toots' trademark vocal make Unplugged on Strawberry Hill the perfect soundtrack for summer.