George Faith Super Eight aka To Be A Lover

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    • George Faith – I've Got The Groove
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    • 1. I've Got The Groove
    • 2. Opportunity
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    • 4. There's A Train
    • 5. Midnight Hour
    • 6. To Be A Lover
    • 7. Diana
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    aka "To Be A Lover" originally released in 1977 on Black Swan in the U.K. Lee Perry's wicked Black Ark production and George Faith's soulful vocals make a compelling mix. Featuring seven soul covers & one original cut "Opportunity" deep roots grooves from The Black Ark players with The Meditations & Mighty Diamonds on backing vocals. Highly Recommended!

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