True Love
Artist(s):
Toots and the Maytals
Label: V2 North America
Publisher(s):
V2 North America
Studio: V2 North America
Manufacturer: V2 North America
Binding: Audio CD
MPN: 27186
List Price: $18.98
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Track Listing
1.
Still is Still Moving to Me - with Willie Nelson
2.
True Love is Hard to Find - with Bonnie Raitt
3.
Pressure Drop - with Eric Clapton
4.
Time Tuff - with Ryan Adams
5.
Bam Bam - with Shaggy and Rahzel
6.
5446 - with Jeff Beck
7.
Monkey Man - with No Doubt
8.
Sweet and Dandy - with Trey Anastasio
9.
Funky Kingston - with Bootsy Collins and The Roots
10.
Reggae Got Soul - with Ken Boothe and Marcia Griffiths
11.
Never Grow Old - with Terry Hall, U-Roy and the Skatalites
12.
Take a Trip - with Bunny Wailer
13.
Love Gonna Walk Out on Me - with Ben Harper
14.
Careless Ethiopians - with Keith Richards
15.
Blame on Me - with Rachael Yamagata
Editorial Reviews
Album Description
What do Ryan Adams, Trey Anastasio, Jeff Beck, Ken Boothe, Marcia Griffiths, Eric Clapton, Bootsy Collins, The Roots, Ben Harper, Terry Hall, The Skatalites, Willie Nelson, No Doubt, Bonnie Raitt, Keith Richards, Shaggy, Rahzel, U-Roy, Bunny Wailer and Rachael Yamagata have in common?
The all-star guests on "true love" range from legends Like Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Bonnie Raitt to younger stars including No Doubt, The Roots, and Trey Anastasio. The caliber of these collaborators reveals the impact that Toots has had on several generations of rockers and rappers, while appearances from reggae icons Bunny Wailer and Marcia Griffiths show the respect granted to the man who might be the music?s greatest living vocalist. At the heart of it all is that voice - drenched in soul, rooted in gospel, and still breathtakingly powerful after almost four decades in the spotlight.
Customer Reviews
Funky Kingston alone is worth the price of admission
I am a huge fan of Toots and the Maytals, have listened to them for more than 20 years, and have always loved their music. The original 54-46 is one of my all-time, favorite songs (not to mention Monkey Man, Pressure Drop, Bam Bam).
But. . .
But. . .
But. . . The Funky Kingston on this album, with "Toots, Roots, and Boots," is sublime. It blows the original Funky Kingston right out of the water. This song alone is worth the price of the CD. And if you don't know who the Roots or Bootsy Collins are, get thee to a record store!
Add to that Bam Bam, with Shaggy toasting (do they still call it toasting? rapping?), and you are close to the pinnacle of reggae music.
And what sends it right over the top? Never Grow Old, with Terry Hall, the Skatalites and U-Roy (!!!!!!!). You could be forgiven for not knowing that Terry Hall sang with the Specials. But if you don't know who the Skatalites or U-Roy are, there is no help for you. . .
This is the most exciting reggae album I have heard in years. That these songs are mostly new versions of older songs is of no matter. They are interpreted so beautifully that they may as well be new songs. Hooray for Toots for reinterpreting his classics in such a fresh, exciting way!
Yes, I know the album came out four years ago. I am lazy. . .
So much soul
My eldest sister turned me on to "Raggae got Soul" back in the 1970's so I wasn't too surprised when my cousin told me this might be his "album of the year" for 2004. This is a great compilation CD. The guests: Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson... all contribute their skills and audience but never take away from Toots himself. His music still rocks! This is raggae at its best!
Great intro to Toots
What a fun album this is! A great intro to Toots and the Maytalls, and lots of contact with old friends who contribute to the collaborations. Willie Nelson has never sounded funkier.
Excellent crossover of styles and talent
Entertaining and enjoyable listening. Nice remakes of classic Reggae songs using some crossover artists.
A straight shot of feel good music
I didn't know Toots at all, but read a magazine review and gave it a chance. Boy have I been missing some great music. I listen on my commute home and arrive feeling happy and "cool" by association. If you love blues, Buffett, or Bonnie, this sound will hit you where you live. Not just for Reggae fans. Stop reading this and buy it.
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