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Toots & The Maytals — Reggae Got Soul
Album: Reggae Got Soul
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6.8

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Released: 1976
Length: 2:58
Plays (last 30 days): 2
Reggae got soul
Got so much soul
Listen to the beat
Move your dancing feet
Rock your bodyline
Move in time

You don't have to salute
While I'm passing through
Listen to the beat
Move your dancing feet
Rock your bodyline
Right in time
This reggae got soul
Got so much soul

Grandmother can do it
Grandfather can do it
Do it and feel alright

This reggae got soul
Got so much soul
Reggae got soul
For the young and old

Makes me want to sing and dance and do all kinds of crazy things
When I listen to the music makes me want to shout Oh Glory
Hallelujah
Makes me feel alright in the day or in the night
Ooh reggae got soul, reggae, reggae
Rock it to my bones, move me around
Reggae got soul, got so much soul
Al my life I feel so good
Come on baby, come have a dance with me
Reggae, reggae, reggae got soul.......
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Love RP, but, too much Reggae?
What a joy it is to remember seeing these guys at Belly Up Tavern, a fairly small venue in Solana Beach that allows you to step right up to the stage.
Love when RP plays reggae but from the comments I seem to be in the minority. To my mind the genre - roots music from Jamaica - fits well with the ethos of what RP is all about.
 GuyBtheGreat wrote:

Toots all the way!!! The man who coined the word Reggae to the genre, simplicity at its finest. I believe Toots still performs every now and then in the states. If you like old-school reggae like this, tune in to Reggae central on KPFK 90.7 on sundays! (in so cal area)



He knew  how to laugh - can hear it
Just fab.
Best time of the week, friday afternoon (in Sweden) and RP. 
Gawd, I haven’t heard this in 30 years. So fun to RE-connect with it
 ianmoff wrote:
The only saving grace is that this is less than three minutes long.
... and that reggae got soul!

RIP Toots, hope you have em swayin up in heaven.
 thewiseking wrote:
Yeah TOOTS! For me, along with Peter Tosh, the essence of the style
 
You bet!


Yeah TOOTS! For me, along with Peter Tosh, the essence of the style
RIP Toots, Long live Toots!  <3 
The only saving grace is that this is less than three minutes long.
 GuyBtheGreat wrote:
Toots all the way!!! The man who coined the word Reggae to the genre, simplicity at its finest. I believe Toots still performs every now and then in the states. If you like old-school reggae like this, tune in to Reggae central on KPFK 90.7 on sundays! (in so cal area)
 
https://www.kpfk.org/on-air/reggae-central/
https://archive.kpfk.org/index_one.php?shokey=reggaecent
 klaasstap wrote:
Hold on, Toots, let's not mix up genres here. There's reggae and there's soul music.
 
No, I say:  "Let's mix it up!!"  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Hold on, Toots, let's not mix up genres here. There's reggae and there's soul music.
 siloco wrote:
Only a 6.8 for one of the all time great reggae tracks?

Too many Wayne Newton fans around here...

 

LMAO!  Solid 8 for me. 
 Slick wrote:
Silence is not always a Sign of Wisdom, but Babbling is ever a folly
 
Beautiful use of the pluperfect subjunctive.
Peachy
This morning's set playlist has been phenomenal! Beats got me boppin'! 
 
 ThePoose wrote:
Discovered this LP in 1976 back when Toots and his group got NO airplay in North America.
But they should have.

 

i have this vinyl. Probably got it in the mid 80's... This song, "Rasta Man" and "Premature" are still all time favorites.
Glad to see this occasional rotation.  Wonderful song off a great album.
Discovered this LP in 1976 back when Toots and his group got NO airplay in North America.
But they should have.
For some reason I had only rated this an 8... bumped up to a solid 9+. Would probably be a 10 live.
Sod the bad back...I'm dancin{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}{#Dancingbanana}{#Drummer} 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toots_%26_The_Maytals#Studio_albums

Reggae Got Soul — 1975-6 Warrick Lyn, Chris Blackwell & Joe Boyd production (Mango 1976. MLPS9374) (Island 1976 US. ILPS9374)
I love this song!!  I start a little juke and jive whenever it is played.
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Poacher, I'm listening.
 
Ha ha! Well done! So am I. 

Poacher, I'm listening.
Just saw Toots and the Maytals last Friday and Saturday night
at Negril, Jamacia with Little Feat. Great shows. Great weekend.


This song got soul, got soul, got soul...!.{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}{#Whistle}{#Notworthy}{#Yes}

I've seen him twice.  He is alway fun and upbeat.  Willie Nelson even came out on stage and played two songs with him during one of the concerts.
wooo hoooo!
 macadavy wrote:

You could start here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harder_They_Come_%28soundtrack%29
Cool runnings, mon!  {#Good-vibes}
 

I agree. The Harder They Come soundtrack is the Rosetta Stone of reggae. If you like reggae, you must own this album.
LOVE IT
roots baby roots
 macadavy wrote:

You could start here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harder_They_Come_%28soundtrack%29
Cool runnings, mon!  {#Good-vibes}
 

100% correct,, great one to start with when you want to see what was going down other the Marley. Jamaca, for small population, contributed dispotionately to the world of music then any other place. They really don't get the credit. From the beginnings of Rap, Raves, remixes, Dub/Bass, rock steady, ska, on and on.
 scraig wrote:
Geesh, how long have I been living without Toots in my life? Are there any more reggae stars I need to hear while we're at it? I thought there was only Bob. Such a sheltered life I have been living.
 
You could start here:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harder_They_Come_%28soundtrack%29
Cool runnings, mon!  {#Good-vibes}


Geesh, how long have I been living without Toots in my life? Are there any more reggae stars I need to hear while we're at it? I thought there was only Bob. Such a sheltered life I have been living.
Only a 6.8 for one of the all time great reggae tracks?

Too many Wayne Newton fans around here...

Song title says it all! {#Good-vibes}
Toots all the way!!! The man who coined the word Reggae to the genre, simplicity at its finest. I believe Toots still performs every now and then in the states. If you like old-school reggae like this, tune in to Reggae central on KPFK 90.7 on sundays! (in so cal area)
 j-mccull wrote:

...for people that are listening to eclectic sounds that you will find here on RP, it's strange that you all limit your musical palate so much as to rally against reggae? WEIRD!!!!..........

 

Well said. '8'
 Stefen wrote:
What's the vintage of this fine tune?
 
1976.

Utter genius. 
 philbertr wrote:


That's what I say, too!
 
More Toots!  i've seen him live twice and he deeee-livers!  Reggae got soul indeed!



what a lovely segue —-  
What's the vintage of this fine tune?
 jlind wrote:
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords. Gah I wish I could fast forward through this garbage.

Nice to know Bill couldn't give a hoot about what ya think! Quit ya bitchin' an' go to a different stream or whatever! Long live good roots reggae.
This song is on the movie "Surfs Up." I wouldn't have recognized it without RP!
The title of this LP is eponymous with the title of this song, not what Bill put up there.
I know because I bought it 30 years ago, along with Funky Kingston.


My wife and I bought a compilation album with this song on it while on our honeymoon in Belize.  So this song will always take me back to traversing the rutted dirt roads of Belize in our tiny rented SUV.  Ahh....
 jlind wrote:
Reggae is crap, its crap its crap PLEASE MAKE IT STOP
 
Hey mon, whynt'ya step down here say dat:
 
https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kingston,+Jamaica&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=52.77044,113.554688&ie=UTF8&ll=17.98804,-76.800356&spn=0.031266,0.055447&t=h&z=15

{#Wink}


 jlind wrote:
Reggae is crap, its crap its crap PLEASE MAKE IT STOP
 
...for people that are listening to eclectic sounds that you will find here on RP, it's strange that you all limit your musical palate so much as to rally against reggae? WEIRD!!!!..........

 EssexTex wrote:
Play more Toots...ignore the fools.
 

That's what I say, too!
Reggae is crap, its crap its crap PLEASE MAKE IT STOP
You need more soul, keep listening.

 Excelsior wrote:
That's more than enough reggae for one day, thanks
 


Iree! Mon! Coolio! Come down to Anguilla and Rock da Soul!
Play more Toots...ignore the fools.
jlind wrote:
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords. Gah I wish I could fast forward through this garbage.
How does this "detract from the genius of RJD2"? If anything, an inferior song should further highlight the so-called genius of the previous song, no?
That's more than enough reggae for one day, thanks
Blegh. No tanks, I'm trying to cut back.
jlind wrote:
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords...
I think he does it to remind us what REAL music sounds like. Yeah, go Toots!
jlind wrote:
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords. Gah I wish I could fast forward through this garbage.
Oh, just get up and get a cup of coffee and quit your bellyaching!
jlind wrote:
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords. Gah I wish I could fast forward through this garbage.
Silence is not always a Sign of Wisdom, but Babbling is ever a folly
Bill why do you have detract from the genius of RJD2 by playing some shit Reggae song afterwords. Gah I wish I could fast forward through this garbage.
Jakeethan wrote:
I'm with you on that...like your taste..how about meeting up you know where?
I'll be there, get plenty of rest, you'll need it.
EssexTex wrote:
This truly deserves the "Godlike" level!
I'm with you on that...like your taste..how about meeting up you know where?
This truly deserves the "Godlike" level!
I was just thinking it was time for Reggae...
maryte wrote:
Ah, when we saw Toots & company a couple of months ago and, while performing this very song, he pointed at me and said "And she's got soul", well, I thought "Who am I to argue?"
Well the man would know. You librarians have it going on!
reggae got soul = way of living
Ah, when we saw Toots & company a couple of months ago and, while performing this very song, he pointed at me and said "And she's got soul", well, I thought "Who am I to argue?"
quesarah wrote:
Faked out again.. everytime I hear the horn intro I think I'm about to hear a Frank Zappa tune. Peaches in Regalia? I can't remember. Sarah
You mean Peaches en Regalia—there's a huge difference between the two.

what a great set today... Toots & The Maytals - Reggae Got Soul Muddy Waters - Rollin' and Tumblin' The Blasters - I'm Shakin' James Horner - Sing, Sing, Sing
Reggae + Soul = So Much Soul. Q.E.D.
Just upped this from an 8 to a 9.... who knows, maybe next time it will be a 10!
Very nice bracket! Toots way cool be!
Yes it do. Respect.
Gregorama wrote:
I'm with you. Dynamite song. Can you upload it? Can anybody?
Referring to Funky Kingston, I'm afraid it's listed as rejected (twice) in the Listener Review upload list. Saw that as I was uploading True Love Is Hard To Find yesterday. Hope this one fares better.
ctdfalconer wrote:
My god...I never thought such a thing could exist...A man without a soul!!! The horror!!! Oh wait, I forgot politicians. Who let a politician in here?
That is funny. You are right, a man that hates reggae has no soul.
yclept wrote:
if you try sucking it in, and then holding your breath, you will change your mind
*nods* you know it mon. *wheeze*
jlind wrote:
Reggae Blows.... Reggae Blows
if you try sucking it in, and then holding your breath, you will change your mind
jlind wrote:
Reggae Blows.... Reggae Blows
My god...I never thought such a thing could exist...A man without a soul!!! The horror!!! Oh wait, I forgot politicians. Who let a politician in here?
Reggae Blows.... Reggae Blows
jah_blessed wrote:
The bass is giving my subwoofer a serious workout! Likeable, but not Toots' best.
This is a great song, but one of my favorites of his is Sweet and Dandy.
Faked out again.. everytime I hear the horn intro I think I'm about to hear a Frank Zappa tune. Peaches in Regalia? I can't remember. Sarah
If you like this stuuf, check out another great Toots EP: Funky Kingston.
I'm not much of a Toots fan, but I like this one. This tune kind of reminds me a good bit of Peter Tosh. Hey RP!, play more Peter Tosh!
Oh man does it ever! Thanks RP CCinSB wrote:
Yes and it still got soul!
emleamy wrote:
Yes! Reggae Got Soul!!
Yes and it still got soul!
If there's one person who knows that Reggae got Soul it's Toots!
Just returned north from the Caribbean melting pot, and this song is making my day!
Been into Toots Hibbert since the early 1970s. Even got to see him once. He coined the word ''reggae'' and would have been a bigger force in reggae but for Bob Marley, who had more edge and less dance in him.
I wish my cubicle had a front porch so I could head out there and start dancing!
Thanks for one of those songs that picks up my spirits. When I saw Toots play this in a local club a few years ago, the whole place swayed with so much soul.
The bass is giving my subwoofer a serious workout! Likeable, but not Toots' best.
Toots has some great stuff. This isn't among it.
Just got into work, sat down and put my earphones in.....wow! bouncing in my chair already! This is great :)
YES my favorite band in the world
emleamy wrote:
Yes! Reggae Got Soul!!
My thoughts exactly, give us more
dairyman wrote:
RP you just gotta play FUNKY KINGSTON next time! Really impassioned vocals from Toots...and the band just cooks on it. C'mon, nobody plays this song and it deserves to be heard here. I mean, where else? Incredible sax break on it...the drums just kick in - you'll have all your listeners dancing for the five or so minutes it's on! Thank u.
I'm with you. Dynamite song. Can you upload it? Can anybody?
Darkmatter wrote:
Damn right!!! And Toots with his Maytals has quite a lot of soul indeed. Good vibes! :goodvibes:
total agreement, good jam! :nodhead:
Outstanding Set, thanks. :D :-({|= 8) :sunny.gif:
emleamy wrote:
Yes! Reggae Got Soul!!
Damn right!!! And Toots with his Maytals has quite a lot of soul indeed. Good vibes! :goodvibes:
Yes! Reggae Got Soul!! :sunny.gif:
Oh, this is just too cool!
:D/ I LOOOOVE TOOTS!! I can't get enought of that guy! :D/
rulebritannia wrote:
Your comment may be even more meaningful than you realized. I don't know about others, but my music outlook has been very much shaped by personal experience. E,g, I discovered last year that Jimmy Page is a neighbor and VERY nice guy. Presto, I'm a Led Zep fan again. I was never a big "hard" rock fan. Then I spent six months in France where the music is lifeless By the time I got out, rock couldn't be hard enuf. I've been to the Carribean, but I rarely partied with the locals and I've never been to Jamaica. I've posted in RP that I don't like reggae - I just don't have the "gene." Funny to think that a trip to Jamaica at the right time in life could have made me a major reggae fan.
There is still time rulebritannia!!!!!
keemun wrote:
I see comments like this on RP all the time, and I never understand it: "If you don't like , you must be ". why does someone's musical taste determine who they are or what they like? I've spent a lot of time in Mexico, and I still hate ranchero music. there's not a hidden magic to it that I'm missing: I just don't like it. just because you or I like it doesn't mean anyone else needs to. :)
I certainly agree that just because I like it does not mean that you have to. I was just trying to explain why some of us like reggae. Yes, it is emotional, but then again emotion is what we are supposed to feel when we listen to good music. So, I guess we can agree to disagree. For me, the volume goes up on this song, and I guess for you, the mute button goes on. Such is life!
Mugro wrote:
People who don't like reggae must not have ever been to the Carribean or to some other place where having fun in the sun and having cold drinks is a way of life. Reggae music helps keep me sane!
I see comments like this on RP all the time, and I never understand it: "If you don't like , you must be ". why does someone's musical taste determine who they are or what they like? I've spent a lot of time in Mexico, and I still hate ranchero music. there's not a hidden magic to it that I'm missing: I just don't like it. just because you or I like it doesn't mean anyone else needs to. :)
Mugro wrote:
People who don't like reggae must not have ever been to the Carribean or to some other place where having fun in the sun and having cold drinks is a way of life. Reggae music helps keep me sane! Hearing this song brings me back to hearing Toots & the Maytals at Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke. Also to drinking painkillers at the Soggy Dollar Bar, also on Jost.
Your comment may be even more meaningful than you realized. I don't know about others, but my music outlook has been very much shaped by personal experience. E,g, I discovered last year that Jimmy Page is a neighbor and VERY nice guy. Presto, I'm a Led Zep fan again. I was never a big "hard" rock fan. Then I spent six months in France where the music is lifeless By the time I got out, rock couldn't be hard enuf. I've been to the Carribean, but I rarely partied with the locals and I've never been to Jamaica. I've posted in RP that I don't like reggae - I just don't have the "gene." Funny to think that a trip to Jamaica at the right time in life could have made me a major reggae fan.
Toots reminds me of James Brown. He's the hardest working man in show biz, and he's the guy who invented reggae. I saw him in Portland, ME., and was blown away. They should send Toots and the Maytals to the Middle East to play for all the "leaders"- they'd end up in the same love-fest the rest of us who hear these guys do.
Reggae....yes,.....heard of it....