THIRD WORLD : TRY JAH LOVE [UK 1982] 12'

Third World  "Try Jah Love"  maxi 12"

(CBS)  1982  made in UK

cat. num. A 13 2063

#reggae  #stevie wonder  #funk  #disco

Third World are one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time, and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While they were long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap). Purists often criticized their music as tame and polished, overly beholden to commercial concerns. Indeed, they were regular visitors to the American and British charts during the '80s, but the best of their output was undeniably satisfying on a creative level as well.

"Try Jah Love," was a funky dance track that became another significant crossover hit in America, nearly reaching the R&B Top 20. The second, "You're Playing Us Too Close," wasn't as commercially successful, but Wonder's efforts were enough to make You've Got the PowerThird World's second album to hit the R&B Top 20.