• Freddie McKay – Mope & Cry
    • Freddie McKay – Mope & Cry (Version)
    • 1. Mope & Cry
    • 2. Mope & Cry (Version)

    A Must Have...the original 1st version from 1974, the sound of mid 70s J.A. with Freddie McKay's soulful roots delivery plus the killer dub wise on the flip.

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