Third World
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Biography
Reggae group Third World was formed in Kingston, Jamaica in 1973. Founded by former Inner Circle members keyboardist Michael âIboâ Cooper and guitarist Stephen âCatâ Coore, the duo recruited vocalist Milton âPrillyâ Hamilton (Inner Circle), bassist Richard Daley (Ken Boothe / Tomorrowâs Children), percussionist Ivin âCarrotâ Jarrett (Inner Circle), and drummer Carl Barovier to form the first lineup of Third World before making their live debut in 1974. Third Worldâs line-up would evolve over the years with only Coore and Daley remaining constant members of the band throughout their career. Initially playing small venues in Kingston, the group then released their debut single, âRailroad Track.â Signing to Island Records, they released their self-titled debut album in 1976. After the release of the album, vocalist Prilly Hamilton left the group and was replaced by William âBunny Rugsâ Clarke. Beginning with their 1977 album, 96° in the Shade, the group began showing their soul music influences alongside the classic reggae sound of their homeland. Their third album, Journey to Addis (1978), featured the Top 10 single âNow That We Found Loveâ and was a commercial success. The album rose to number 30 in the UK and number 55 on the Billboard 200. Journey to Addis also made an impact on the Billboard R&B / Soul Albums chart, reaching the number 14 position. After two more moderate successes on Island â The Storyâs Been Told (1979) and Arise in Harmony (1980) â the group left the label and signed with CBS Records. They achieved more chart success with the albums Rock the World (1981), Youâve Got the Power (1982), All the Way Strong (1983), and Sense of Purpose (1985). Moving over to Mercury Records, the album Serious Business (1989) hit number 30 on the Soul / R&B Albums chart and was followed by the number 51 charting Committed (1992). The group continued to be a popular touring act but later albums â including Live it Up (1995), Generation Coming (1999), Ainât Givinâ Up (2003), Black Gold Green (2006) and More Work To Be Done (2019) â didnât fare as well in the charts. Vocalist Bunny Rugs died on February 2, 2014. Original percussionist Carrot Jarrett died on July 31, 2018. Founding member and keyboardist Michael âIboâ Cooper â who left the band in 1997 â died from cancer on October 12, 2023.
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- Try Jah Love
- Now That We Found Love
- It's Over Now
- It's Not Too Late
- It's All Right
- Irie Ites
- Jah Glory
- Freedom Song
- Kumina
- Journey To Addis
- Jamaica
- Living for the Sunshine
- Lives in the Balance
- Lagos Jump
- Love Is In The Air
- Love Needs a Little More Love
- Makebeliever
- Lovers In A Dangerous Time
- Mi Legal
- Jah Is In Your Heart
- Natural Mystic
- Nah Sweat
- More Love
- You're Not the Only One by Damian "Junior Gong" Marley
