Freddie McGregor - Freddie McGregor: The Anthology (2024)

Like Bob Marley and the Wailers, Freddie McGregor started his career as part of the legendary Studio One cadre of Jamaican crooners. Golden-voiced and subtly charismatic, he has been a consistently popular singer since the '60s. The Anthology presents a brilliant overview of Freddie McGregor's deep impact on Jamaican music. Opening with his best-known hits, the '80s classics "Big Ship" and "Stop Loving You," McGregor's soulful talent is unquestionable, but it's on the rare Studio One tracks that a glimpse of his skilled ability to translate emotion is really evident. From the haunting melody on "Africa Here I Come" to his caressing delivery on "Bobby Babylon" to the flawless harmonies on "Bandulu," he paints landscapes of feeling and longing. The Anthology is an essential addition to all reggae collections. ~ Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Tracklist:
1.01 - Freddie McGregor - Big Ship (3:18)
1.02 - Freddie McGregor - Stop Loving You (3:34)
1.03 - Freddie McGregor - Push Come To Shove (3:37)
1.04 - Freddie McGregor - Africa Here I Come (2:43)
1.05 - Freddie McGregor - I Was Born A Winner (3:38)
1.06 - Freddie McGregor - Prophecy (3:42)
1.07 - Freddie McGregor - And So I Will Wait For You (4:06)
1.08 - Freddie McGregor - Loving Pauper (3:18)
1.09 - Freddie McGregor - Bobby Babylon (2:28)
1.10 - Freddie McGregor - Just Don't Want To Be Lonely (3:37)
2.01 - Freddie McGregor - Seek & You Will Find (3:23)
2.02 - Freddie McGregor - Bandulu (2:13)
2.03 - Freddie McGregor - Let Them Try (3:31)
2.04 - Freddie McGregor - Guantanamera (3:37)
2.05 - Freddie McGregor - I Feel Secure (3:45)
2.06 - Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie (3:55)
2.07 - Freddie McGregor - When I'm Ready (2:28)
2.08 - Freddie McGregor - Jogging (3:42)
2.09 - Freddie McGregor - Rhythm So Nice (3:15)
2.10 - Freddie McGregor - Come & Take It (3:18)