Live is the first live album of the reggae artist Burning Spear, which was recorded at the Rainbow Theatre with the band Aswad as backup. It was released in 1977.

Live
Live album by
Burning Spear
Released1977
RecordedOctober 1977
GenreReggae
Length33:47
LabelIsland
ProducerDenise
Burning Spear chronology
Dry & Heavy
(1977)		 Live
(1977)		 Marcus' Children
(1978)
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Track listing

  1. "The Ghost" (Marcus Garvey) - 4:40
  2. "I and I Survive" (Slavery Days) - 4:19
  3. "Black Soul" - 5:36
  4. "Lion" - 6:05
  5. "Further East Of Jack" (Old Marcus Garvey) - 4:53
  6. "Man In The Hills" - 4:54
  7. "Throw Down Your Arms" - 3:16

Credits

  • Recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre, London, England, October, 1977
  • Published by Island Music, Inc. (BMI) Except "Lion" and "Throw Down Your Arms" published by Burning Spear Publishing (ASCAP)
  • Sound Engineer: Dennis Thompson
  • Recorded By Frank Owen, Island Mobile
  • Mixed At Island, Hammersmith By Gowin Logie and Terry Barham
  • Mastered By John Dent at Trident Studios
  • Cover Photos – Peter Murphy and Claire Hershman
  • Special Thanks to Dennis Thompson

Musicians

The core of musicians on the album made up the band Aswad.

  • Winston Rodney aka Burning Spear – vocals
  • Phillip Fullwood – congos
  • George Lee – saxophone
  • Angus Gaye – drums
  • Bobby Ellis – trumpet
  • Brinsley Forde – rhythm guitar
  • George Oban – bass
  • Courtney Hemmings – keyboards
  • Donald Griffins – lead guitar
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