I Admire You

I Admire You

performed by Larry Marshall (Rounder Records, 1992), 46 mins

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Field of Interest
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
46 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Funk
Label
Rounder Records
Performer
Larry Marshall
Release Date
1992
Review
Although he's almost completely unknown outside of reggae circles, singer/songwriter Larry Marshall had a huge influence on reggae music during its formative years. His warm, romantic delivery and rich baritone voice made his singles favorites at the Kingston sound system dances in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He cut the majority of his most important sides with Clement "Coxsone" Dodd at Studio One (the best of them compiled on another Heartbeat release, Presenting Larry Marshall), but he maintained a very high standard of quality after leaving Dodd to produce his own material at Harry J's, Randy's, and Joe Gibbs' studios. Originally released in 1975, I Admire You is remarkably consistent -- although "Captivity" drags a bit, there are virtually no clunkers on this album. A few tracks stand out, including the epochal sufferer's anthem "Heavy Heavy Load" and the aching love ballad "Oh Girl" in particular. (Perhaps recognizing the superb quality of these two tracks, the producers of the CD reissue have provided them in extended mixes.) Yet "My Foreparent" and "Thelma" are equally fine, and the title track comes very close. Highly recommended. ~ Rick Anderson, All Music Guide
Subject
American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, African American Music, Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Música Afro-Americana, Música Afroamericana

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