Reggae Strings - Reggae Strings Vol. 1-2 (1972/1974)

An unexpected best-seller for the Trojan Records following its release in 1972, “Reggae Strings” demonstrated the-then widespread appeal of ‘commercial reggae’, primarily among more mature record buyers whose musical tastes veered towards the relaxing and romantic.
Featuring orchestrated instrumental versions of major hits alongside equally appealing cuts of lesser known tracks from the Trojan catalogue, the prolonged popularity of the set prompted a second volume two years later, which sold almost as strongly, despite the prevailing sound of roots reggae.
Although uncredited, both volumes showcased the talents of leading British-based arrangers Johnny Arthey and Tony King, whose work graced numerous best-selling British recordings from the period, including many tracks now widely regarded as reggae classics.

Tracklist:

Reggae Strings Vol. 1
01. Reggae Strings - One Woman (03:32)
02. Reggae Strings - Moon River (03:16)
03. Reggae Strings - Let the Man Go (Black and Beautiful) [Musille] (Strings Version) (02:37)
04. Reggae Strings - World Without Love (02:09)
05. Reggae Strings - Roll Muddy River (02:28)
06. Reggae Strings - Lonely for Your Love (03:11)
07. Reggae Strings - Leaving Rome (02:34)
08. Reggae Strings - Pantomine (02:47)
09. Reggae Strings - Stand By Your Man (03:22)
10. Reggae Strings - Young Gifted and Black (Piano Version) (03:12)
11. Reggae Strings - White and Wonderful, Black and Beautiful (02:42)
12. Reggae Strings - God Bless the Children (02:55)

Reggae Strings Vol. 2
01. Reggae Strings - Let's Fall in Love (03:04)
02. Reggae Strings - How Many Times (03:32)
03. Reggae Strings - You Can't Be Serious (03:38)
04. Reggae Strings - Sweet Bitter Love (03:19)
05. Reggae Strings - Jump Hallelujah (02:40)
06. Reggae Strings - Tell It Like It Is (02:46)
07. Reggae Strings - It's Too Late (03:13)
08. Reggae Strings - I Don't Care (02:30)
09. Reggae Strings - Strange World (03:12)
10. Reggae Strings - Something (02:45)
11. Reggae Strings - Over the Rainbow (02:33)
12. Reggae Strings - Scientist (04:10)
13. Reggae Strings - But I Do (03:02)
14. Reggae Strings - Jamaica Jerk Off (03:35)