I don't know too much about Papa Levi, but I love this single. It's a reggae cover of the 'Georgie Fame' classic 'Bonnie and Clyde. I first heard this version played on a John Peel session, and as soon as it was released it was a must buy.I've mentioned before I'm a fan of covers especially when they are done differently and this one clearly is. The b-side 'Warning' is all about avoiding catching 'Herpes' lovely topic, but then again it does make sense.
The picture cover is not mine, I found it here (which also giver a bit more background on Papa Levi). My copy just had the standard island cover as per the scans.
So if you know the original 9and if you don't go and find it, its classic, which one do you prefer?
Singer: Papa Levi
Label: Island
Year: 1984
Tracks:
1. Bonnie and Clyde
2. Warning
Ripped from glorious scratched vinyl
If you like this you can either get all of these albums at Amazons market place or on iTunes. I can't comment as I don't yet have any of them.
8 comments:
Thanks mate!
As much as I despise 80's Dancehall I had to try it for the B-Side... and I'm not disappointed either.
:)
I prefer the B side too.I didn't realise Smiley Culture had a brother! Cheers Gary : - )
Oh crap, posted in the previous entry by mistake,
sorry
hi Rod/Longy glad you liked Warning, it made me smile.
Glenn, no problems mate, I worked it out, and thanks for leaving the comments.
many, many thanks!!
hi Randolph thank for leaving a comment and glad you enjoyed.
You absoloute legend!
I have been trying to get hold of this tune for ages.
Thank-you
hi Adrian thanks for taking the time to comment, and glad to help.
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