Words of Wisdom

by Dennis Brown

Words of Wisdom cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Laser
  • Country: Jamaica
  • Length: 45:56
  • Community rating: 3.92/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Guided by the immaculate, heavyweight production of Joe Gibbs and Errol Thompson, 'Words of Wisdom' is a towering achievement from the 'Crown Prince of Reggae'. The album perfectly showcases Dennis Brown's effortlessly smooth vocal delivery, bridging militant Rastafarian roots anthems with universally appealing lovers rock. Highlighted by the massive hit 'Money in My Pocket', it solidified his status as an international reggae superstar.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, political

Tracklist

  1. So Jah Say (3:20)
  2. Don't Feel No Way (4:27)
  3. Words of Wisdom (3:46)
  4. Should I (3:53)
  5. A True (3:29)
  6. Ain't That Loving You (3:11)
  7. Cassandra (3:29)
  8. Love Jah (4:11)
  9. Black Liberation (4:51)
  10. Rasta Children (3:56)
  11. Drifter (3:36)
  12. Money In My Pocket (3:43)

Credits

  • Dennis Brown - primary artist, written-by
  • Willie Lindo - arranged by [co-arranged by], guitar
  • Egbert Evans - arranged by [horns]
  • Lloyd Parks - bass
  • Robbie Shakespeare - bass
  • Graham Collins - cover, illustration
  • Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace - drums
  • Michael Boo - drums

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