Bob Andy & Marcia Griffiths - Young Gifted And Black

 

180-gram vinyl

Featuring their big hit "Young, Gifted And Black," which peaked at No. 5 in the U.K.

Limited edition of 750 numbered copies on orange vinyl

Bob and Marcia were a Jamaican vocal duo, that consisted of Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths. Griffiths & Andy achieved international fame with their rendition of Nina Simone's "Young, Gifted and Black." The song resonated deeply with audiences in the U.K., selling over half a million copies and earning Bob & Marcia a place on Top of the Pops. It reached the number No. 5 spot on the U.K. charts. This album is packed with classic tracks and cover versions — gems such as "It ain't me babe," "Keep the customers satisfied" and "Put a little Love in your heart."

Their popularity soared, and the duo continued with hits like "Pied Piper," bringing reggae to European audiences during a time when the genre was still emerging on the global stage. Their success was not just commercial but symbolic, as they inspired pride and cultural appreciation among Jamaican communities worldwide.

Young, Gifted And Black is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on orange colored vinyl.

 

Side A

1. Young Gifted And Black

2. Private Number

3. United We Stand

4. We've Got To Get Ourselves Together

5. Peace Of Mine

6. It's A Rocking Good Way

Side B

1. It Ain't Me Baby

2. Ain't Nothing But The Real Thing

3. Put A Little Love In Your Heart

4. Onion Song

5. Gee Baby

6. Keep The Customers Satisfied

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