KEN BOOTHE - BIOGRAPHY:
Ken Boothe was born in the Denham Town area of Kingston in 1948, the youngest of seven children, and began singing in school. His recording career began in the late 1950s, when he formed a duo with his neighbour Stranger Cole as "Stranger & Ken". They released several more popular singles between 1963 and 1965, including "World's Fair", "Hush", and "Artibella". Boothe also recorded as a duo with Roy Shirley (as Roy & Ken), releasing the "Paradise" single in 1966.
Between (1966 - 70), Ken Boothe recorded his first songs, he worked with the producers: Clement "Coxsone" Dodd (Studio One Label), Phil Pratt, Sonia Pottinger and Leslie Kong's. The Hits were: The Train Is Coming", "Lonely Teardrops" & "Freedom Street".
In 1974, K. Boothe released "Everything I Own" on Trojan Records, this song reached Number One in the UK Singles charts.
Among his best albums, we recommend you: "Blood Brothers" 1976, "Call Me" 1988 and the incredible live album: "Live In Paris", the story of a wonderful concert in 2006.
On November, 10, 2017, he released the new album "Inna de Yard".
KEN BOOTHE - OFFICIAL DISCOGRAPHY:
1) Albums:
.1967 - Mr Rock Steady
.1968 - More Of Ken Boothe
.1970 - A Man And His Hits - [Includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
.1970 - Freedom Street
.1971 - The Great Ken Boothe Meets B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads - (Ken Boothe, B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads)
.1972 - Boothe Unlimited
.1973 - Black, Gold & Green - [Includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
.1974 - Let's Get It On
.1974 - Everything I Own
.1976 - Blood Brothers
.1978 - Disco Reggae
.1978 - Showcase
.1978 - Got To Get Away Showcase
.1979 - Reggae For Lovers
.1979 - Who Gets Your Love
.1979 - I'm Just a Man - (Aka: "Memories" 1979)
.1986 - Imagine
.1987 - Don't You Know
.1987 - 2 Of A Kind (Ken Boothe and Tyrone Taylor)
.1988 - Call Me
.1990 - Talk To Me
.1993 - Power & Love
.1996 - Acclaimed
.1997 - Sings Hits From Studio 1 & More - (Reissue: "Sings Revival Hits" 2008)
.1997 - Say You - (Includes new and old track revisited)
.1999 - Smooth
.2001 - Gospel Door 2 Door
.2003 - Love Is The Ultimate
.2006 - Introduction To Ken Boothe - (Reissue: "Sings Reggae Love Songs" 2009) - [Includes classics hits revisited in a new version, Official Album]
.2006 - Live In Paris
.2013 - Journey
.2017 - Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard promo
.2017 - Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard
2) EPs:
.2017 - Ken Boothe - Let the Water Run Dry / Kush Mc Anuff - Blak to I Roots
Label: Chapter Two, France, Format: 12"
3) Single Rarities:
.1986 - Bring It On Home To Me - (Single: 7" and 12") - (Trojan Label)
4) Compilation/Best Of:
.1974 - Mr Boothe (Everything I Own) - (Wildflower Label)
.1974 - 20 Greatest Hits - (Charmers Label)
.1978 - Live Good - (United Artists Label) - [Includes: "Studio One" Hits, this is a Compilation]
.1987 - The Ken Boothe Collection (18 Classic Songs) - (Trojan Label)
.1994 - The Best And The Rest (Action Replay Label)
.1995 - Natural Feeling - (Jamaican Authentic Classics Label)
.1995 - Rock On Love - (Jamaican Authentic Classics Label)
.1997 - Everything I Own - (Trojan Label)
.1999 - Groove To The Beat - (Jamaican Gold label)
.2000 - Crying Over You (Anthology) - (Trojan Label)
.2003 - Everything I Own (The Best Of) - (Sanctuary/Trojan Label)
.2006 - You're No Good - (Attack Label)
.2007 - Everything I Own (The Definitive Collection) - (2 Cd) - (Sanctuary/Trojan Label)
.2010 - The Ken Boothe Collection - (Rhino Label)
.2010 - Sings Studio One Hits - (Attack Label) - [(Includes some tracks from: "Sings Hits From Studio 1 & More" 1997 + Compilations].
.2010 - Legend - (Justice Label) - (Digital Version only)
.2010 - The Ken Boothe Collection - (Rhino Label)
.2011 - Freedom Day - (Pegasus Entertainment Label)
.2011 - The Great Ken Boothe Meets The Legendary B.B. Seaton (Vol. 2) - (Ken Boothe, B.B. Seaton) - (Soul Beat Label)
.2011 - 40 Classics Hits - (Culture Town Label) - (Digital Version only)
.2011 - Ain't No Sunshine - (Pegasus Label)
.2011 - 22 Love Song - (Attack Label) - [(Includes some tracks from: "Sings Reggae Love Songs" 2009 + Compilations].
.2011 - Ain't That Loving You - (Brook Label)
.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
[This compilation includes 46 tracks. Features the complete albums for ‘Boothe Unlimited’,‘Everything I Own’ (JA version with different tracklist & songs), ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Blood Brothers’.
Also it contains partial albums: ‘Black Green & Gold’ (8 of 12 tracks) and ‘Everything I Own’ (UK version) (4 of 12 tracks). This compilation also contains 8 bonus tracks] - Info by Christian Lacoste.]
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Ken Boothe's Discography:
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1) Albums:
.1967 - Mr Rock Steady
(Original Press):
"Mr Rock Steady" 1967 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Puppet On A String. 2) I Don't Want To See You Cry. 3) Don't Cry Little Girl. 4) Let The Water Dry. 5) My Heart Is Gone. 6) When I Fall In Love. 7) The Girl I Left Behind. 8) Home, Home, Home. 9) This Is Rock Steady. 10) Give Me Back My Heart. 11) Mustang Sally. 12) Give Me The Right. 13) Run Comming Back. 14) Artibella.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1967)(Cd: 1997)(Cd: 2003)]
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.1968 - More Of Ken Boothe
(Original Press):
"More Of Ken Boothe" 1968 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Just Another Girl. 2) Sherry. 3) Be Yourself. 4) Darling. 5) Richard Cory. 6) What This World Is Coming To. 7) Try A Little Tenderness. 8) The Strait Of Gibraltar. 9) Kim. 10) Just A Little Bit Of Your Love. 11) For Your Love. 12) Decision.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1968), (Lp: 2006)]
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.1970 - A Man And His Hits
[Includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
(Original Press):
Lp: "A Man And His Hits" 1970 - (Studio One Label)
Reissue Cd: "A Man And His Hits" 1999 - (Heartbeat Label) with Bonus Tracks
Editions:
"A Man And His Hits" 1970 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Thinking. 2) Tomorrow. 3) Live Good. 4) You're On My Mind. 5) Moving Away. 6) Without Love. 7) The Train Is Coming. 8) Danger Zone. 9) Oh Babe. 10) Lonely Tear Drops. 11) Crying Over You. 12) Give Me The Right*.
[Label: Studio One (Lp: 1970)]
Reissue: "A Man And His Hits" 1999 with Bonus Tracks.
Tracks:
1) Moving Away. 2) You're No Good [Cry Over You]. 3) Live Good. 4) You're On My Mind. 5) Thinking. 6) Without Love. 7) Tomorrow [Come Tomorrow]. 8) Leave Me Crying. 9) Artibella [with Stranger Cole]. 10) The Train Is Coming [with The Wailers]. 11) Danger Zone. 12) Won't You Come Home [with Delroy Wilson]. 13) Oh Babe (Sick & Tired) [with Delroy Wison]. 14) I'm A Fool. 15) Lonely Teardrops. 16) Whiney Whiney. Cd Bonus Track:
17) Won't You Come Home (Extended Version) [with Delroy Wilson].
[Label: Heartbeat (Lp/Cd: 1999)]
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Reissue 1999 doesn't include the song: "Give Me The Right*". This tune is also featured in the album, "Mr Rock Steady" 1968.
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.1970 - Freedom Street
(Original Press):
Lp: "Freedom Street" 1970 - (Beverley's Label)
Reissue Lp: "Freedom Street" 1975 - (Trojan Label)
Reissue Cd: "Freedom Street" 1997 - (Lagoon Label, 1997), (Jet Set Label, 1999), (Culture Press Label, 2002)
Reissue Cd: "Freedom Street" 2006 - (Planet Vibe Label)
"Freedom Street" 1970 - (Original Version)
1) Freedom Street. 2) Why Baby Why. 3) Mr. Wind. 4) It's Gonna Take A Miracle. 5) Love And Unity. 6) Drums Of Freedom. 7) Now I Know. 8) In The Summertime. 9) Get Close To You. 10) Satisfaction.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
11) I Wish It Could Be Peaceful. 12) Version. 13) Your Feeling And Mine. 14) Version.
[Labels: Beverley's (Lp: 1970), Trojan (Lp: 1975), Lagoon (Cd: 1997), Jet Set (Cd: 1999), Culture Press (Cd: 2002), Planet Vibe (Cd: 2006)]
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.1971 - Ken Boothe meets B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads
(Original Press):
Lp: "Ken Boothe meets B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads" 1971 - (Jaguar Label)
Reissue Cd: "Ken Boothe meets B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads" 2005 - (Soul Beat/Uk Label)
"Ken Boothe meets B.B. Seaton & The Gaylads" 1971 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) The Great Ken Boothe Medley Part 1 [K. Boothe]. 2) Black Gold And Green [K. Boothe]. 3) Thinking [K. Boothe]. 4) Suzie Q [K. Boothe]. 5) Your Feelings And Mine [K. Boothe]. 6) Congratulations [K. Boothe]. 7) Seven In One [BB Seaton & The Gaylads]. 8) Rainbow Love [BB Seaton & The Gaylads]. 9) My Jamaican Girl [BB Seaton & The Gaylads]. 10) Accept My Apologies [BB Seaton & The Gaylads]. 11) You Can't Get Away From It [BB Seaton & The Gaylads]. 12) Hard To Confess [BB Seaton & The Gaylads].
[Labels: Jaguar (Lp: 1971), Soul Beat/Uk (Cd: 2005)(Digital Version: 2007)]
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.1972 - Boothe Unlimited
(Original Press):
Editions:
"Boothe Unlimited" 1972 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Out Of Love. 2) Into Drums And Bass. 3) Missing You. 4) And The Rest Of The Instruments. 5) Look What You've Done To Me. 6) You've Broken The Guitar. 7) Second Chance. 8) To Get Rhythm. 9) Ain't No Sunshine. 10) Only Precaution.
[Label: Federal (Lp: 1972)]
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[This compilation includes 46 tracks. Features the complete albums for ‘Boothe Unlimited’,‘Everything I Own’ (JA version with different tracklist & songs), ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Blood Brothers’.
Also it contains partial albums: ‘Black Green & Gold’ (8 of 12 tracks) and ‘Everything I Own’ (UK version) (4 of 12 tracks). This compilation also contains 8 bonus tracks]
Info by Christian Lacoste
.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
Tracklist:
Cd 1:
From "Boothe Unlimited"
1) Out of Love (aka I'm the One That Love Forgot). Into Drums And Bass (aka Out of Love Version). 3) Missing You. 4) And the Rest of the Instruments (aka Missing You Version). 5) Look What You've Done to Me. 6) You've Broken the Guitar (aka Look What You've Done to Me Version). 7) Second Chance. 8) To Get Rhythm (Second Chance Version). 9) Ain't No Sunshine. 10) Only Precaution (aka Ain't No Sunshine Version).
From "Black, Gold And Green"
1) Have I Sinned. 12) Black, Gold & Green. 13) Susie Q.
From "Let's Get It On"
14) (That's the Way) Nature Planned It. 15) My Love. 16) Ooh Wee Baby I Love You (aka Come Back Baby). 17) Come Softly to Me (aka Dum Dum). 18) Whole World's Down On Me. 19) (That's The Way) Nature Planned It Part 2.
Bonus Tracks:
20) Rasta Never Fails. 21) Cherie Baby (aka Sherry). 22) Crowded City. 23) Is It Because I'm Black?. 24) Now You Can See Me Again. 25) Everything I Own (Vibes Mix). 26) I'm Falling In Love with You.
Cd 2:
From "Everything I Own"
1) Everything I Own (7" Mix). 2) Crying Over You. 3) The Impossible Dream (aka The Quest). 4) Sandie. 5) Is It Because I'm Black? (Ja Mix). 6) Down By the River. 7) Playground In My Mind. 8) (You're) Leaving Me. 9) Let's Get It On. 10) African Lady.
From "Blood Brothers"
11) Walk Away from Love. 12) Silver Words. 13) Blood Brothers. 14) Love Don't Love Nobody. 15) I'm Singing Home. 16) Mammy Blue. 17) I Shot the Sheriff. 18) I Don't Want to See You Cry. 19) No Woman No Cry. 20) Freedom Day (aka Freedom Time).
Bonus Track:
21) Let Go.
[Label: Trojan (2 Cd: 2016)(Digital Release: 2016)]
________________________________________________________________.1973 - Black, Gold & Green
[Includes previously unreleased + Compilation]
(Original Press):
"Black, Gold & Green" 1973 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Out Of Love. 2) Missing You. 3) Look What You Have Done To Me. 4) Ain't No Sunshine. 5) Hallelujah. 6) Train/I Don't Want To See You Cry The Girl I Left Behind. 7) Thinking [Remake]. 8) Second Chance. 9) Have I Sinned. 10) Black, Gold & Green. 11) Suzie. 12) Your Feeling And Mine.
[Label: Trojan (Lp: 1973)]
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.1974 - Let's Get It On
(Original Press):
"Let's Get It On" 1974 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) That's The Way Nature Planned It. 2) Leaving Me. 3) My Love. 4) Come Back Baby. 5) Playground Of My Mind. 6) Let's Get It On. 7) African Lady. 8) Is It Because I'm Black. 9) Down By The River. 10) Dum Dum. 11) Whole World's Down On Me. 12) That's The Way Nature Planned It Pt 2.
[Label: Trojan (Lp: 1974)]
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.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
[This compilation includes 46 tracks. Features the complete albums for ‘Boothe Unlimited’,‘Everything I Own’ (JA version with different tracklist & songs), ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Blood Brothers’.
Also it contains partial albums: ‘Black Green & Gold’ (8 of 12 tracks) and ‘Everything I Own’ (UK version) (4 of 12 tracks). This compilation also contains 8 bonus tracks]
Info by Christian Lacoste
.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
Tracklist
Cd 1:
From "Boothe Unlimited"
1) Out of Love (aka I'm the One That Love Forgot). Into Drums And Bass (aka Out of Love Version). 3) Missing You. 4) And the Rest of the Instruments (aka Missing You Version). 5) Look What You've Done to Me. 6) You've Broken the Guitar (aka Look What You've Done to Me Version). 7) Second Chance. 8) To Get Rhythm (Second Chance Version). 9) Ain't No Sunshine. 10) Only Precaution (aka Ain't No Sunshine Version).
From "Black, Gold And Green"
1) Have I Sinned. 12) Black, Gold & Green. 13) Susie Q.
From "Let's Get It On"
14) (That's the Way) Nature Planned It. 15) My Love. 16) Ooh Wee Baby I Love You (aka Come Back Baby). 17) Come Softly to Me (aka Dum Dum). 18) Whole World's Down On Me. 19) (That's The Way) Nature Planned It Part 2.
Bonus Tracks:
20) Rasta Never Fails. 21) Cherie Baby (aka Sherry). 22) Crowded City. 23) Is It Because I'm Black?. 24) Now You Can See Me Again. 25) Everything I Own (Vibes Mix). 26) I'm Falling In Love with You.
Cd 2:
From "Everything I Own"
1) Everything I Own (7" Mix). 2) Crying Over You. 3) The Impossible Dream (aka The Quest). 4) Sandie. 5) Is It Because I'm Black? (Ja Mix). 6) Down By the River. 7) Playground In My Mind. 8) (You're) Leaving Me. 9) Let's Get It On. 10) African Lady.
From "Blood Brothers"
11) Walk Away from Love. 12) Silver Words. 13) Blood Brothers. 14) Love Don't Love Nobody. 15) I'm Singing Home. 16) Mammy Blue. 17) I Shot the Sheriff. 18) I Don't Want to See You Cry. 19) No Woman No Cry. 20) Freedom Day (aka Freedom Time).
Bonus Track:
21) Let Go.
[Label: Trojan (2 Cd: 2016)(Digital Release: 2016)]
________________________________________________________________.1974 - Everything I Own
(Original Press):
Lp: "Everything I Own" 1974 - (Trojan)
Lp: "Everything I Own" 1974 - (Philips Label)
Reissue Cd: "Everything I Own" 2010 - (Sanctuary/Trojan/Spectrum Label)
"Everything I Own" 1974 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Everything I Own. 2) Evil Girl. 3) Crying Over You. 4) Sad And Lonely. 5) My Heart Is Like An Open Book. 6) Impossible Dream. 7) Speak Softly Love [Theme From The Godfather]. 8) My Kid. 9) Sandie. 10) Come Lay Some Loving On Me. 11) You Will Reach Your Goal. 12) Time Passage.
[Labels: Trojan UK (FIRT OFFICIAL RELEASE) (Lp: 1974), Philips (Lp: 1974), Sanctuary/Trojan/Spectrum (Cd: 2010)]
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The following Reissues, don't contain all the tracks of the original version
.1974 - Mr Boothe (Everything I Own) - (Wildflower Label)
.1997 - Everything I Own - (Trojan Label)
.2003 - Everything I Own (The Best Of) - (Sanctuary/Trojan Label)
.2007 - Everything I Own (The Definitive Collection) - (Sanctuary/Trojan Label)
.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
[This compilation includes 46 tracks. Features the complete albums for ‘Boothe Unlimited’,‘Everything I Own’ (JA version with different tracklist & songs), ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Blood Brothers’.
Also it contains partial albums: ‘Black Green & Gold’ (8 of 12 tracks) and ‘Everything I Own’ (UK version) (4 of 12 tracks). This compilation also contains 8 bonus tracks]
Info by Christian Lacoste
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.1976 - Blood Brothers
(Original Press):
Lp: "Blood Brothers" 1976 - (LTD Label)
Reissue Lp: "Blood Brothers" 1978 - (Trojan Label)
Reissue Cd: "Blood Brothers (Reggae Hits)" 1999 - (K&K Records Label)
Editions:
"Blood Brothers" 1976 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Walk Away From Love. 2) Silver Words. 3) Blood Brother. 4) Love Don't Love Nobody. 5) I'm Singing Home. 6) Mammie Blue. 7) I Shot The Sheriff. 8) I Don't Want To See You Cry. 9) No Woman No Cry. 10) Freedom Day.
[Label: LTD (Lp: 1976)]
Reissue: "Blood Brothers" 1978
Tracks:
1) Mammie Blue. 2) Silver Words. 3) Freedom Day. 4) Walk Away From Love. 5) Love Don't Love Nobody. 6) Blood Brother. 7) No Woman No Cry. 8) I Shot The Sheriff. 9) I Don't Want To See You Cry. 10) I'm Singing Home.
[Label: Trojan (Lp: 1978)]
Reissue: "Blood Brothers (Reggae Hits)" 1999 - [Incluses 1 Bonus Track*).
Tracks:
1) Walk Away From Love. 2) No Woman No Cry. 3) Freedom Day. 4) Everything I Own*. 5) Mammy Blue. 6) Love Don't Love Nobody. 7) I'm Singing Home. 8) I Shot The Sheriff. 9) Silver Words. 10) I Don't Want To See You Cry. 11) Blood Brothers.
[Label: K&K Records (Cd: 1999)]
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.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
[This compilation includes 46 tracks. Features the complete albums for ‘Boothe Unlimited’,‘Everything I Own’ (JA version with different tracklist & songs), ‘Let’s Get It On’ and ‘Blood Brothers’.
Also it contains partial albums: ‘Black Green & Gold’ (8 of 12 tracks) and ‘Everything I Own’ (UK version) (4 of 12 tracks). This compilation also contains 8 bonus tracks]
Info by Christian Lacoste
.2016 - Everything I Own: The Lloyd Charmers Sessions 1971 to 1976 - (2 Cd) - [Trojan]
Tracklist
Cd 1:
From "Boothe Unlimited"
1) Out of Love (aka I'm the One That Love Forgot). Into Drums And Bass (aka Out of Love Version). 3) Missing You. 4) And the Rest of the Instruments (aka Missing You Version). 5) Look What You've Done to Me. 6) You've Broken the Guitar (aka Look What You've Done to Me Version). 7) Second Chance. 8) To Get Rhythm (Second Chance Version). 9) Ain't No Sunshine. 10) Only Precaution (aka Ain't No Sunshine Version).
From "Black, Gold And Green"
1) Have I Sinned. 12) Black, Gold & Green. 13) Susie Q.
From "Let's Get It On"
14) (That's the Way) Nature Planned It. 15) My Love. 16) Ooh Wee Baby I Love You (aka Come Back Baby). 17) Come Softly to Me (aka Dum Dum). 18) Whole World's Down On Me. 19) (That's The Way) Nature Planned It Part 2.
Bonus Tracks:
20) Rasta Never Fails. 21) Cherie Baby (aka Sherry). 22) Crowded City. 23) Is It Because I'm Black?. 24) Now You Can See Me Again. 25) Everything I Own (Vibes Mix). 26) I'm Falling In Love with You.
Cd 2:
From "Everything I Own"
1) Everything I Own (7" Mix). 2) Crying Over You. 3) The Impossible Dream (aka The Quest). 4) Sandie. 5) Is It Because I'm Black? (Ja Mix). 6) Down By the River. 7) Playground In My Mind. 8) (You're) Leaving Me. 9) Let's Get It On. 10) African Lady.
From "Blood Brothers"
11) Walk Away from Love. 12) Silver Words. 13) Blood Brothers. 14) Love Don't Love Nobody. 15) I'm Singing Home. 16) Mammy Blue. 17) I Shot the Sheriff. 18) I Don't Want to See You Cry. 19) No Woman No Cry. 20) Freedom Day (aka Freedom Time).
Bonus Track:
21) Let Go.
[Label: Trojan (2 Cd: 2016)(Digital Release: 2016)]
_______________________________________________________________.1978 - Disco Reggae
"Disco Reggae" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Tears From My Eyes. 2) Nobody's Fault But Mine. 3) Freedom Street. 4) Tell Me What You Gonna Do. 5) Disco Reggae. 6) In Your Sleep. 7) All Over The World. 8) This Love.
[Label: Phil Pratt (Lp: 1978)]
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.1978 - Showcase - (Aka: "Showcase Volume 2" 1979)
(Original Press):
Lp: "Showcase" 1978 - (Sonic Sounds Label)
Aka: "Showcase Volume 2" 1979 - (Jackpot Label)
Editions:
"Showcase" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Love Is So Strange (Part & Version). 2) It's Time For Me To Go (Part & Version). 3) Just Say You Love Me (Part & Version). 4) You Are No Good (Part & Version). 5) Moving Away (Part & Version). 6) Puppet On A String (Part & Version).
[Labels: Sonic Sounds (Lp: 1978)]
Aka: "Showcase Volume 2" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Love Is So Strange/Version. 2) It's Time For Me To Go/Version. 3) Just Say You Love Me/Version. 4) You Are No Good/Version. 5) Moving Away/Version. 6) Puppet On A String/Version.
[Label: Jackpot (Lp: 1979)]
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Album with Extended Versions
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.1978 - Got To Get Away Showcase
(Original Press):
"Got To Get Away Showcase" 1978
Reissue: "Got To Get Away Showcase" 2017
Editions:
"Got To Get Away Showcase" 1978 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Got To Get Away [Ken Boothe]. 2) Long Time [Feat. Jah Walton]. 3) Red Hot [Version]. 4) This Love [Ken Boothe]. 5) Dub Style. 6) Who Gets Your Love [Ken Boothe]. 7) From Jamaica To Nigeria [Feat. Jah Walton]. 8) Disco Fashion [Version].
[Label: Phil Pratt (Lp: 1978)]
Reissue: "Got To Get Away Showcase" 2017 - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) Got To Get Away. 2) Long Time [Feat. Jah Walton]. 3) Red Hot. 4) This Love. 5) Dub Style. 6) Who Gets Your Love. 7) From Jamaica To Nigeria [Feat. Jah Walton]. 8) Disco Fashion.
[Label: Burning Sound (Lp/Cd: 2017)(Digital Release: 2017)]
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.1979 - Reggae For Lovers
(Original Press):
Lp: "Reggae For Lovers" 1979 - (Boot Records Limited/Tuff Gong Label)
Lp: "Reggae For Lovers" 1979 - (Generation Records Label)
"Reggae For Lovers" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) This Love Of Ours . 2) Reggae Steady. 3) King And Queen. 4) I Am In Love. 5) Hello Sunshine. 6) Time Of Decision. 7) I Know It. 8) I've Got To Be There. 9) Good Woman. 10) No More War.
[Labels: Boot Records Limited/Tuff Gong (Lp: 1979), Generation Records (Lp: 1979), & ...]
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.1979 - Who Gets Your Love
(Original Press):
Editions:
Tracks:
1) Who Gets Your Love. 2) Artibella. 3) You're No Good. 4) Got To Get Away. 5) African Lady. 6) This Love.
[Label: Trojan (Lp: 1979)]
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.1979 - I'm Just a Man - (Aka: "Memories" 1979)
(Original Press):
Lp: "I'm Just a Man" 1979 - (Bunny Lee Label)
Reissue Cd: "I'm Just a Man" 1994 - (Lagoon Label)
Reissue Cd: "I'm Just a Man" 2006 - (Charly Rec Label)
Aka: "Memories" 1979 - (Clocktower/Abraham Label)
Editions:
"I'm Just a Man" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) I'm Just A Man. 2) Not For Sale Girl. 3) Ain't That Loving You. 4) It's Gonna Take A Miracle. 5) Ain't No Love. 6) The Train Is Coming. 7) Artibella. 8) Memories By The Score. 9) Duke Of Earl. 10) Now You Come Running Back.
Cd Bonus Tracks:
11) My Heart Is Like An Open Book. 12) Sad And Lonely. 13) Evil Girl. 14) Come Lay Some Loving On Me.
[Labels: Bunny Lee (Lp: 1979), Lagoon (Cd: 1994), (Charly Rec. (Cd: 2006) (Digital Version: 2006)]
Aka: "Memories" 1979 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) I'm Just A Man. 2) Not For Sale Girl. 3) Ain't That Loving You. 4) It's Gonna Take A Miracle. 5) Ain't No Love. 6) The Train Is Coming. 7) Artibella. 8) Memories By The Score. 9) Duke Of Earl. 10) Now You Come Running Back.
[Label: Clocktower/Abraham (Lp: 1979)(Cd: 2008)]
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.1986 - Imagine
(Original Press):
"Imagine" 1986 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Young Gifted And Black. 2) Imagine. 3) Moving Away. 4) I'm Gonna Love You. 5) Columbus. 6) Daniel. 7) See A Man Cry. 8) Say You Gonna Come. 9) Don't Cry.
[Label: Park Heights (Lp: 1986)]
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.1987 - Don't You Know
(Original Press):
"Don't You Know" 1987 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Don't You Know. 2) Bus Tour Ride. 3) Cassandra. 4) I Want To Give My Heart. 5) Be My Friend And Lover. 6) Soldier Girl. 7) I've Got Treatment For Tonight. 8) Give Me Back My Heart. 9) One Man Band.
[Label: Tappa (Lp: 1987)]
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.1987 - 2 Of A Kind (Ken Boothe and Tyrone Taylor)
(Original Press):
"2 Of A Kind" (Ken Boothe and Tyrone Taylor) 1987 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Live Table [Tyrone Taylor]. 2) I'd Like To Know [Tyrone Taylor]. 3) Day Dream [Tyrone Taylor]. 4) Little Village [Tyrone Taylor]. 5) Birds Of The Feather [Tyrone Taylor]. 6) Beautiful Eyes [Tyrone Taylor]. 7) Friends [Ken Boothe]. 8) Namibia [Ken Boothe]. 9) Christopher Columbus [Ken Boothe]. 10) Reggae Feelin [Ken Boothe]. 11) Lay Your Hands Off [Ken Boothe].
[Label: Tuff Gong (Lp: 1987)]
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.1988 - Call Me
(Original Press):
"Call Me" 1988 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Luck Hitting Me. 2) No No No. 3) Lay My Burdens Down. 4) Thinking. 5) Tell Me My Darling. 6) Call Me. 7) The Pleasure Would Be Great. 8) Rock Me All Night. 9) Hurry Hurry Back. 10) You Never Change.
[Label: Rohit (Lp: 1988)(Cd: 199?)]
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.1990 - Talk To Me
(Original Press):
Lp: "Talk To Me" 1990 - (Redman Label)
Reissue Lp: "Talk To Me" 1992 - (VP Label)
"Talk To Me" 1990 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Without Love. 2) Come Running Back. 3) Talk To Me. 4) I'm In Love With You. 5) Love Won't Love Me. 6) Sing A Little Song. 7) Boy And Girl [Duet With Daughter Kim]. 8) I Wanna Know. 9) Humanity. 10) What I'm Gonna Do.
[Labels: Redman (Lp: 1990), VP (Lp: 1992)]
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.1993 - Power & Love
(Original Press):
"Power & Love" 1993 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Freedom Street. 2) That's The Way. 3) To Be True. 4) Live Good. 5) Home. 6) Starlight. 7) Red Rose. 8) My Heart Is Gone. 9) When I Fall In Love. 10) Let The Teardrops Fall. 11) Give Me The Right.
[Label: New Name (Lp: 1993)]
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.1996 - Acclaimed
(Original Press):
"Acclaimed" 1996 - (Jet Star Label)
Reissue: "Acclaimed" 2002 - (Jet Star Label)
"Acclaimed" 1996 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Christine. 2) Bounded By Love. 3) All Because Of Love. 4) Jahnet. 5) The Train Is Coming. 6) My Only Answer. 7) Real People. 8) Last Drop Of Loving. 9) Jubilation. 10) Artibella. 11) Artibella Remix. 12) Unchained.
[Labels: Jet Star (Cd: 1996)(Cd: 2002), T.P. Records (Cd: 2000)]
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.1997 - Sings Hits From Studio 1 & More - (Reissue: "Sings Revival Hits" 2008)
[Includes classic hits revisited in a new version - (Not Compilation]
(Original Press):
"Sings Hits From Studio 1 & More" 1997 - (Rhino Label)
Reissue: "Sings Revival Hits" 2008 - (Attack Label) - (Same Album)
Editions:
"Sings Hits From Studio 1 & More" 1997 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) I'm In A Dancing Mood. 2) I'm In A Dancing Mood Dub. 3) My Heart Is Gone. 4) My Heart Is Gone Dub. 5) Take My Hands. 6) Take My Hands Dub. 7) When I Fall In Love. 8) When I Fall In Love Dub. 9) Do You Love Me. 10) Do You Love Me Dub. 11) Got To Tell You Goodbye. 12) Got To Tell You Goodbye Dub. 13) Without Love. 14) Without Love Dub. 15) The Train Is Coming. 16) The Train Is Coming Dub. 17) Moving Away. 18) Moving Away Dub. 19) Puppet On A String. 20) Puppet On A String Dub. 21) You're No Good. 22) You're No Good Dub. 23) Now You Come Running.
[Label: Rhino (Cd: 1997)]
Reissue: "Sings Revival Hits" 2008 - (Same Album)
Tracks:
1) I'm In A Dancing Mood. 2) I'm In A Dancing Mood Dub. 3) My Heart Is Gone. 4) My Heart Is Gone Dub. 5) Take My Hands. 6) Take My Hands Dub. 7) When I Fall In Love. 8) When I Fall In Love Dub. 9) Do You Love Me. 10) Do You Love Me Dub. 11) Got To Tell You Goodbye. 12) Got To Tell You Goodbye Dub. 13) Without Love. 14) Without Love Dub. 15) The Train Is Coming. 16) The Train Is Coming Dub. 17) Moving Away. 18) Moving Away Dub. 19) Puppet On A String. 20) Puppet On A String Dub. 21) Youre No Good. 22) Youre No Good Dub. 23) Now You Come Running.
[Label: Attack (Cd: 2008)(Digital Version: 2008)]
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.1997 - Say You
[Includes new and old track revisited]
(Original Press):
"Say You" 1997 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Old Fashion Way. 2) Redemption Song. 3) Lady With The Starlight. 4) Say You. 5) Let Me Tell You. 6) Give Me Your Love. 7) Hard To Confess. 8) Mellow Mood. 9) Money In My Pocket. 10) Black Rose. 11) Ali Baba. 12) Love Is Overdue. 13) Everything I Own. 14) Rivers Of Babylon. 15) Many Rivers To Cross. 16) Kingston Town. 17) Sweet Sensation. 18) Stay a Little Bit Longer.
[Label: Rhino Records (Cd: 1997)]
!!!
This Official Album has been arranged and produced by The Now Team in 1997.
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.1999 - Smooth
(Original Press):
"Smooth" 1999 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Turn Off The Lights. 2) If You Don't Know Me By Now. 3) Easy. 4) I'll Be There. 5) Break Up To Make Up. 6) I'm Stone In Love With You. 7) The Closer I Get To You. 8) Sherry. 9) Dark End Of The Street. 10) All In The Game. 11) Lovin' You. 12) Who's Lovin' You. 13) Never, Never, Never.
[Label: Top Kick (Cd: 1999)]
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.2001 - Gospel Door 2 Door
(Original Press):
"Gospel Door 2 Door" 2001 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Hallelujah Jesus Lives. 2) Come All Ya Faithful. 3) Lead Me Oh Lord. 4) What Manner Of Man. 5) Jesus Met The Woman At The Well. 6) I Want My Crown. 7) Helm Of His Garment. 8) He's Got The Whole World In His Hands. 9) Go Tell It On The Mountain. 10) The Load Knows. 11) Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen. 12) The Loards Prayer. 13) 23rd Psams. 14) Teach Me Thy Way Oh Load.
[Label: Bushranger (Cd: 2001)]
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Gospel Album
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.2003 - Love Is The Ultimate
(Original Press):
"Love Is The Ultimate" 2003 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Never Leave. 2) Something On Your Mind. 3) Miss Pleasant. 4) Suddenly. 5) Your Feeling And Mine. 6) What Is Love. 7) Black, Gold And Green. 8) Injustice. 9) Rainbow Love. 10) Love Is The Ultimate. 11) Show And Tell. 12) I And I And I. 13) Prosperity. 14) Rain Drops Keep Fallling
[Label: Upstairs Music (Cd: 2003)]
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.2006 - Introduction To Ken Boothe - (Reissue: "Sings Reggae Love Songs" 2009)
[Includes classics hits revisited in a new version, Official Album]
(Original Press):
"Introduction To Ken Boothe" 2006 - (Fuel 2000 Label)
Reissue: "Sings Reggae Love Songs" 2009 - (Attack Label) with Bonus Tracks.
Editions:
"Introduction To Ken Boothe" 2006 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Help Me Make It Through The Night. 2) Kingston Town. 3) Yesterday. 4) Julie. 5) Girl I Left Behind. 6) Standing With A Broken Heart. 7) So Much Love. 8) Home. 9) My Guiding Star. 10) Again. 11) Wide Awake In A Dream. 12) How Could I Leave. 13) One Love. 14) Nice Time. 15) Old Fashion Way. 16) Redemption Song.
[Label: Fuel 2000 (Cd: 2006)(Digital Version: 2006)
Reissue: "Sings Reggae Love Songs" 2009
[Same Album with Different Title Tracks, Includes Bonus Tracks]
Tracks:
1) Words Of Love. 2) Silver Words. 3) Help Me Make It Through The Night. 4) Mona Lisa. 5) Yesterday. 6) Julie On My Mind. 7) The Girl I Left Behind. 8) Leaving Me Standing. 9) So Much Love To Give. 10) Going Home. 11) My Guiding Star. 12) Again. 13) Wide Awake In A Dream. 14) How Could I Leave. 15) Nice Time. 16) One Love. 17) Old Fashioned Way. 18) Redemption Song. 19) It's Hard To Confess. 20) Money In My Pocket. 21) Love Is Overdue. 22) Kingston Town.
[Label: Attack (Digital Version: 2009)]
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This album uncludes Classics Hits Revisited in a New Version for the first time in a album. (Official Album, Not Compilation)]
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.2006 - Live In Paris
(Original Press):
"Live In Paris" 2006 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Silver Words. 2) Crying Over You. 3) Everything I Own. 4) Artibella. 5) When I Fall In Love. 6) Without Love. 7) Freedom Street. 8) The Girl I Left Behind. 9) Moving Away. 10) Puppet On A String. 11) You're No Good. 12) The Train Is Coming. 13) Come Tomorrow. 14) Tell You Good Bye.
[Label: Dik Sud/A la Folie Music (Cd: 2006)]
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.2013 - Journey
(Original Press):
"Journey" 2013 - (Original Version)
Tracks:
1) Journey. 2) This Much is True. 3) Love In Your Eyes. 4) I Can't Run. 5) Can't Turn You Loose. 6) Dancehall Girl. 7) Game Of Love. 8) New World Order. 9) 400 Years. 10) Love Her. 11) Is There A Problem. 12) Thank You Lord.
[Label: Mondo Tunes (Cd: 2013)(Digital Release: 2013)]
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.2017 - Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard promo
(Cd Promo):
Chapter Two promotional Cd (Cardboard Sleeve)
Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard promo - (November, 10, 2017)
Trackslist:
1) Speak Softly Love. 2) I am a fool. 3) Black gold and green. 4) Artibella. 5) I don’t want to see you cry. 6) African Lady. 7) Let the water run dry. 8) When I fall in love. 9) You keep me hanging on. 10) Just another girl. 11) Rastaman Chant..
[Label: Chapter Two/Wagram Music (Cd Promo: 2017)]
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.2017 - Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard
(Original Press):
Ken Boothe - Inna de Yard - (November, 10, 2017)
Trackslist:
1) Speak Softly Love. 2) I am a fool. 3) Black gold and green. 4) Artibella. 5) I don’t want to see you cry. 6) African Lady. 7) Let the water run dry. 8) When I fall in love. 9) You keep me hanging on. 10) Just another girl. 11) Rastaman Chant..
[Label: Chapter Two/Wagram Music (Lp/Cd: 2017)(Digital Release: 2017)]
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Ken Boothe - Speak softly love - 2017
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Ken Boothe "Lay my burdens"
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Ken Boothe's Discography compiled by
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Additional Info by Rollyrust & Christian Lacoste
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