Name: You Can't Keep A Good Man Down by U Brown
Brand: U Brown
SKU: 724381219256
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

U-Brown, one of the greatest roots toasters in reggae history, was also one of the most significant figures in the transitional period between the roots and dancehall period, as this classic set from 1979 makes clear. He is at the peak of his considerable powers here, effortlessly riding dub versions of world-class Channel One rhythms provided by the Revolutionaries, who at the time were Jamaica's reigning studio outfit. This being the 1970s, the album is skimpy in length, but it makes up in quality what it lacks in quantity; there is not a single weak track on the ten-song program. "Weather Balloon" is an acknowledged classic, but "Step It Inna Greenwich Farm" and the roots-and-culture anthem "Trod Along Jah" are equally strong. Although U-Brown's influences are clear -- and U-Roy is an especially obvious one -- the irresistible sweetness of his voice and consistent skill of his delivery are enough to set him apart from his peers. This album is one of the best introductions to U-Brown's work (and its CD reissue in 2002 makes it widely available again for the first time since its original release).
© Rick Anderson /TiVo

1. Weather Balloon

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

2. Tie And Dye

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

3. Step It Inna Freedom Street

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

4. Wicked Have To Run

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

5. Hiding Place

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

6. Step It Inna Greenwich Farm

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

7. Blow Brother Joe

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

8. Row Mr Fisherman

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

9. Can't Keep A Good Man Down

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

10. Trad Along Jah

by U Brown

Primary Artist: U Brown; Main Performer
Composer: H Brown; Composer
Engineer: Crucial Bunny; Production
Producer: U Brown; Production
Studio Personnel: Crucial Bunny; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

31 minutes and 55 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1772x1772 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Reggae, World, Worldwide, Singer & Songwriter, Modern Dancehall, Goth

Label

Virgin Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1978

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724381219256

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You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

1. Weather Balloon

2. Tie And Dye

3. Step It Inna Freedom Street

4. Wicked Have To Run

5. Hiding Place

6. Step It Inna Greenwich Farm

7. Blow Brother Joe

8. Row Mr Fisherman

9. Can't Keep A Good Man Down

10. Trad Along Jah

Technical Specifications

You Can't Keep A Good Man Down

Product information

Release options

1. Weather Balloon

2. Tie And Dye

3. Step It Inna Freedom Street

4. Wicked Have To Run

5. Hiding Place

6. Step It Inna Greenwich Farm

7. Blow Brother Joe

8. Row Mr Fisherman

9. Can't Keep A Good Man Down

10. Trad Along Jah

Technical Specifications