I have one live Jah Big concert from 1988 on video shared w/ me by the one and only Vince Black (what up VB!) I have shared it w/ anyone who wants to hear it.
I had the honor of playing bass with Jah Big at a club on Haight Street in the early 80's. The guitar player was Maurice Rock, who was brutally tortured and murdered by Leonard Lake and Charles Ng a year later. It's hard to believe that Jah Big and Maurice are both gone, but it's great to hear Jah's music live on. His smile and voice could light up a room. Now if only I could find some of Maurice's music...
@ianbutler Big and I had rented a room in Maurice's flat and the last thing he said to us was that he was going up to the country for the weekend. He never came back...
@kosmad Jah Big wanted this type of guitar leads in this song. I suggest that you try listening to it again without pre-conceived ideas of what it should sound like.
I produced this album and played all of the instruments except the drums, but, Big brought in one of our friends to play the lead on this song.
@musikfanat I didn't think I'd find myself talking with the producer!...
I don't really have preconceived ideas of what music should sound like, I love fusions and mixing in different sounds, I like the lead on it, what I meant was at times it sounds like it's over powering the vocals. Maybe if it was a little quieter, or if there was no vocals and call it a guitar solo... I'm being over critical I guess, I do that, I'm a producer as well you see... so i always gotta have an opinion :P
@kosmad Trust me, this is how Big wanted it. I wasn't too keen on it at first, but, then it dawned on me why he wanted it this way. By the way, the guitarist who played lead on this track's name is Brett Harmon...
Vince Black here! As you can see on the liners notes, i co-produced this album and played most of the instruments. Get in touch with me, if you would...
@musikfanat wow your work is so enjoyable,smile on my face!! He is so missed I know it...his voice is amazing and loved...I wish I could smoke a spliff with you and listen to Big and other greats as Augustus and King Tubby..... One love take care
this song just reminds me how much music takes away the pain even when ur sober great lyrics and an incredible song and my blessings to the girl who said this was ur dad he is a tru legend and is in a better place now
i got this disc with another artist on it called two the hard way jah big an danny dred i and i never seen another one of its kind.jah bless
420dustinbowls 4 months ago
i bought this vinyl @ THE CONQUERING LION in santa cruz in the mid 90's.still loving it.
inkasounds1 4 months ago
My all time fav
mrsweedhead420 5 months ago
ARIWA RIDDIM......ROOTS! RESPECT
flatoutcrucial1 11 months ago
ARIWA RIDDIM......ROOTS! RESPECT
flatoutcrucial1 11 months ago
Oh,that piano...so sensual...
crazyanchyBG 11 months ago
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crazyanchyBG 11 months ago
Thinking about you always.
nijiahmonay 1 year ago
ruff lp.cant wait to get it through the post.killer
givethanks02 1 year ago
much thx again scorp for these ...most awesome...priceless!!!
Rasgato58 1 year ago
biiiim
jazzyow 1 year ago
I have one live Jah Big concert from 1988 on video shared w/ me by the one and only Vince Black (what up VB!) I have shared it w/ anyone who wants to hear it.
TheRealTommyRock 1 year ago
me have to mash it to the very last drop....so hard and so true
Rootsman21 1 year ago
I had the honor of playing bass with Jah Big at a club on Haight Street in the early 80's. The guitar player was Maurice Rock, who was brutally tortured and murdered by Leonard Lake and Charles Ng a year later. It's hard to believe that Jah Big and Maurice are both gone, but it's great to hear Jah's music live on. His smile and voice could light up a room. Now if only I could find some of Maurice's music...
ianbutler 1 year ago
@ianbutler Big and I had rented a room in Maurice's flat and the last thing he said to us was that he was going up to the country for the weekend. He never came back...
musikfanat 1 year ago
thanks for uploading this! and thanks youtube for recommending this!
I think the lead guitar is a bit too much though, I say this even though I play lead guitar in a reggae band :P
kosmad 1 year ago
@kosmad Jah Big wanted this type of guitar leads in this song. I suggest that you try listening to it again without pre-conceived ideas of what it should sound like.
I produced this album and played all of the instruments except the drums, but, Big brought in one of our friends to play the lead on this song.
Give it a chance again. Respect!
musikfanat 1 year ago
@musikfanat I didn't think I'd find myself talking with the producer!...
I don't really have preconceived ideas of what music should sound like, I love fusions and mixing in different sounds, I like the lead on it, what I meant was at times it sounds like it's over powering the vocals. Maybe if it was a little quieter, or if there was no vocals and call it a guitar solo... I'm being over critical I guess, I do that, I'm a producer as well you see... so i always gotta have an opinion :P
Respec
kosmad 1 year ago
@kosmad Trust me, this is how Big wanted it. I wasn't too keen on it at first, but, then it dawned on me why he wanted it this way. By the way, the guitarist who played lead on this track's name is Brett Harmon...
musikfanat 1 year ago
@musikfanat If that's the way he wanted it, it doesn't matter what I think then :)
By the way, I can't find the album anywhere online, to buy, or even to download, is it still available?
kosmad 1 year ago
@musikfanat I have to say, this is a top tune and an outstanding LP. Thank you!
buckbumble 1 year ago
@buckbumble Blessings!
musikfanat 1 year ago
yeah!! que buena cancion
se rifa
tiene estilo !!
ALFA Y OMEGA (EL PRINCIPIO Y EL FINAL SOBRE TODAS LAS COSAS)
THCSOUNDS1 2 years ago
one of the greatest reggae songs ever
SelassieRastaDude 2 years ago
Vince Black here! As you can see on the liners notes, i co-produced this album and played most of the instruments. Get in touch with me, if you would...
thanks for posting Big's music!!!
musikfanat 2 years ago
The internet is fucking awesome. Thanks for the great work.
IslamicRageBoy 2 years ago
Many thanks! Even after 20 years, I still feel my dear friend and Brother. Just talked to his daughter the other day...
musikfanat 2 years ago
No Thank You!
globalboomsquared 2 years ago
???
musikfanat 2 years ago
@musikfanat wow your work is so enjoyable,smile on my face!! He is so missed I know it...his voice is amazing and loved...I wish I could smoke a spliff with you and listen to Big and other greats as Augustus and King Tubby..... One love take care
Joeskateapool 1 year ago
@Joeskateapool Give thanks and praises!
Blessings to you!
musikfanat 1 year ago
@Joeskateapool Give thanks and praises!
Blessings to you!
musikfanat 1 year ago
this song just reminds me how much music takes away the pain even when ur sober great lyrics and an incredible song and my blessings to the girl who said this was ur dad he is a tru legend and is in a better place now
jetstarbr 2 years ago
this is so so so hot i cant belive ive never heard of him str8 roots
jetstarbr 2 years ago
big big tuff upload nice one selecta
rasmacky 2 years ago
yes king thanks for share
rasmacky 2 years ago
...and to you and yours!
One Love, Isis
nijiah 2 years ago
The one and only!
nijiah 2 years ago
I'm so glad this is up here!
This is my daddy! I miss him so much.
I listen to my song all the time.
♥ I know he watches over me.
nijiah 2 years ago
incase you didn't know papa jahbig haha wicked!
Medipak 2 years ago
i was just bumping this song before i got home, ...lets bump it again!! SD love.
smattachew 3 years ago
my gyawsh
illplayguitar4u 3 years ago
bad ass! I've been looking for this album for about fifteen years.
XanderTheFox 3 years ago