Lion Zion – Reggae In America
| Label: | House Of Natty Records – H of N-101, House Of Natty Records – H of N 101 |
|---|---|
| Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album |
| Country: | US |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Reggae |
| Style: | Roots Reggae |
Tracklist
| A1 | Reggae In America | 2:40 | |
| A2 | Buffalo Dub | 3:40 | |
| A3 | Who Killed The Buffalo | 2:53 | |
| A4 | American Revolution | 5:41 | |
| A5 | Children, Children | 3:43 | |
| B1 | Beautiful Day | 3:43 | |
| B2 | 3rd Century | 3:44 | |
| B3 | Gas Guzzler | 2:58 | |
| B4 | Arise America | 3:45 | |
| B5 | Turn Toward's The Sun | 3:05 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – The Black Ark
- Recorded At – Freeway Recording Studios
- Mastered At – CBS Studios, San Francisco
- Published By – Rockstone Music Ltd. (2)
- Manufactured By – House Of Natty Records
- Distributed By – House Of Natty Records
Credits
- Arranged By – Lion Zion
- Bass – Lloyd Parks
- Conductor – Phillip Reeader (tracks: A4)
- Design [Cover Design] – Rastagraphics
- Design [Record Label Design] – Doug Ballou
- Drums – Anthony Creary
- Engineer – B. Dangerfield*
- Engineer [Assistant] – Ron Hatiz
- Engineer, Mixed By – Lee "Scratch" Perry*
- Flute – Ron Stallings (tracks: B1)
- Lead Guitar – Steve Grushkin (tracks: B4)
- Lead Vocals – Lion Zion
- Mastered By – Phil Brown
- Photography By – Leslie Hart-Hammond
- Piano, Organ – Kieth Sterling*
- Producer – Lion Zion
- Rhythm Guitar – Fil Callender*
- Saxophone – Ron Stallings (tracks: A1)
- Soloist – Riva Florida (tracks: A4)
- Steel Drums – Carlyle (2)
- Tenor Saxophone – Glen DaCosta
- Trombone – Vin Gordon
- Trumpet – David Madden
- Voice – Leslie Hart-Hammond (tracks: B1), National Dance Theatre Singers (Of Jamaica)* (tracks: B5), The Oakland Black Ensemble (tracks: A4)
- Voice [Supporting Voice] – Barry* (tracks: A3, B3), Earl* (tracks: A3, B3)
- Written-By – Lion Zion
Notes
Recorded in "The Black Ark" Kgn.Ja and Freeway Recording, Oakland Calif
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BMI
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Reviews
how can this album been so cheep , when i boúght it 10 yeaars ago i paid at least 70 punds- Extremely interesting album. You hear Lee Perry is all over this. In addition, the content bridges the gap between roots reggae at the time and hypocritical American history and policy. 'Who Killed the Buffalo' and its Upsetter styled dub version are standouts on this album. A song aim squarely at the American destruction of native culture and need to posthumously elevate Buffalo Bill to historic status. A very smart collection for the most discerning ear and history buff.
Also important to note is that lion Zion is not American (as stated by the previous reviewer). He is Jamaican born and raised and then educated as a lawyer in the United States. This may also provide some insight as to the content of the album and his predilection for sociopolitical/historical lyrics. A great buy! Highly recommended. 
Even for me as a long time reggae collector it was a surprise to own & hear this rarely known LP.
It's pure Black Ark - every tune never heard before, exclusively made for this record.
Superb for my ears.
The Voice of LION ZION ( An American Rasta) is need getting used to, but socially critical(credited to the USA) and also got funny lines.
It's worth owning and hearing it - not only for LEE PERRY Enthusiats !
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