Marcus' Children

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Marcus' Children aka Social Living
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Studio album by
Burning Spear
Released1978
Recorded1978
Genre Reggae
Length37:05
Label Island (ILPS 9556)
Producer Karl Pitterson, Winston Rodney
Burning Spear chronology
Live
(1977)		Marcus' Children aka Social Living
(1978)		 Living Dub Vol 1
(1979)
Alternative cover
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Blood and Fire release

Marcus' Children is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, originally released in 1978 as Social Living. [1] [2] It was produced by Karl Pitterson and Burning Spear. [3]

Contents

"Marcus Say Jah No Dead" was covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 album Throw Down Your Arms .

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Robert Christgau A− [5]
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Robert Christgau wrote: "In its sinuous vocalizations and giving groove, its single and unison horns, the music is all charity and cooperation—it's why Winston Rodney is preaching 'Social living is the best.'" [5]

Track listing

Marcus' Children AKA Social Living

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer" - 4:39
  2. "Social Living"- 2:49
  3. "Nyah Keith" - 4:03
  4. "Institution" - 3:29
  5. "Marcus Senior" - 5:09
  6. "Civilized Reggae" - 7:11
  7. "Mister Garvey" - 4:52
  8. "Come"- 3:53
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead" - 3:57

Social Living (2003 Island Remaster)

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer"
  2. "Social Living"
  3. "Nayah Keith"
  4. "Institution"
  5. "Marcus Senior"
  6. "Civilized Reggae"
  7. "Mister Garvey"
  8. "Come"
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead"

Bonus Tracks

  1. "Social Living [Extended Mix]"
  2. "Civilized Reggae [Extended Mix]"

Credits

Musicians

Blood and Fire release notes

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References

  1. ↑ Moskowitz, David V. (2005). Caribbean Popular Music: An Encyclopedia of Reggae, Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, and Dancehall. ABC-CLIO. p. 46.
  2. ↑ Snowden, Don (11 Sep 1989). "Burning Spear Aims to Stay True to Roots Reggae". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 10.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Dave (2002). Reggae & Caribbean Music. Backbeat Books. p. 52.
  4. ↑ "Social Living Review by Rick Anderson". AllMusic. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Burning Spear". Robert Christgau. Retrieved 27 February 2024.
  6. ↑ Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press.
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