“Knock On Wood,” written by Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper, recorded by Toots Hibbert, 1988.
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“Jet Plane,” written by John Denver, recorded by Dobby Dobson, 1998.
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“Drift Away,” written by Mentor Williams, recorded by The Heptones, 1988.
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Robbie Shakespeare, influential Reggae bassist, died last week at the age of 68. He and drummer Sly Dunbar formed the Grammy-winning duo Sly & Robbie, and were in-demand recording artists for over 40 years, primarily in the Reggae and Dub genres, but also for Rock and R&B sessions.
More:
“Reggae legend Robbie Shakespeare dies aged 68,” Lianne Kolirin, CNN
“Sly & Robbie’s Robbie Shakespeare Dies at 68,” Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork
“Robbie Shakespeare of reggae duo Sly and Robbie dies at 68,” Kate Chappell, Reuters
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Video: “Plastic Dub,” Sly & Robbie, 1993.
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“I Got You Babe,” written by Sonny Bono, performed by UB40 with Chrissie Hynde 1985. This reggae interpretation of the 1965 Sonny & Cher original was a UK number one hit.
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“Hello,” written by Lionel Richie, recorded by Eddie Lovette, 1985.
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“Under the Boardwalk,” written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick, recorded by Eddie Lovette, 1986.
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“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” written on Bob Dylan, recorded by Ed Robinson, 1999.
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“War Ina Babylon,” written by Max Romeo and Lee Perry, recorded by Max Romeo and The Upsetters, 1976. Harmony vocals by Barry Llewellyn, Earl Morgan, Cynthia Schloss, and Marcia Griffiths. Lyrics here.
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