The Best Of

Description

Singer, songwriter, humanitarian, activist, poet, philosopher, artist… ever since music lovers first became aware of Labi Siffre in the early 1970s subsequent generations have continued to discover and be beguiled by his timeless artistry. To this day, his music has endured – seemingly as relevant and contemporary as when first released. It was these qualities that led Madness to cover his 1972 UK hit ‘It Must Be Love’ in the early 1980s, and Eminem and Dr. Dre to sample a substantial chunk of ‘I Got The…’ for the former’s debut hit ‘My Name Is…’ in 1999. His 1988 classic ‘(Something Inside) So Strong’ became an anthem twice over when it both soundtracked the struggles of Apartheid South Africa and became a beacon of strength and solace for gay men during the AIDS crisis. ‘The Best Of’ is the definitive Labi Siffre collection for the ages. It was personally sanctioned by Labi himself who also provided art direction for the package.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. It Must Be Love – Labi Siffre
2. Bless the Telephone – Labi Siffre
3. Crying Laughing Loving Lying – Labi Siffre
4. A Little More Line – Labi Siffre
5. Make My Day – Labi Siffre
6. When I’m On My Own You Are On My Mind – Labi Siffre
7. Cannock Chase – Labi Siffre
8. My Song – Labi Siffre
9. Watch Me – Labi Siffre
10. Gimme Some More – Labi Siffre
11. Till Forever – Labi Siffre
12. Entertainment Value – Labi Siffre
13. Come On Michael – Labi Siffre
14. Get to the Country – Labi Siffre
15. Give Love – Labi Siffre
16. Somesay – Labi Siffre
17. Thank Your Lucky Star – Labi Siffre
18. Too Late – Labi Siffre
19. Prayer – Labi Siffre
20. If You Have Faith – Labi Siffre
Disc 2
1. I Got The… – Labi Siffre
2. Another Year – Labi Siffre
3. Remember My Song – Labi Siffre
4. Second Time Around – Labi Siffre
5. The Vulture – Labi Siffre
6. Dreamer – Labi Siffre
7. (Something Inside) So Strong – Labi Siffre
8. I Will Always Love You – Labi Siffre
9. I’m Alright – Labi Siffre
10. When You’re Lonely – Labi Siffre
11. Listen to the Voices – Labi Siffre
12. Sensible Betrayal in the City – Labi Siffre
13. Most People Sleep Alone – Labi Siffre
14. This Is It… – Labi Siffre
15. Sparrow in the Storm – Labi Siffre
16. Samaritans – Labi Siffre
17. (Love Is Love Is Love) Why Isn’t Love Enough? – Labi Siffre