Hopeton Lewis Think Positive / Story Book Children

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    • Hopeton Lewis – Think Positive
    • Hopeton Lewis – Story Book Children
    • 1. Think Positive
    • 2. Story Book Children

    Originally released on a Canadian 12" around 77'. "Think Positive" is a conscious roots tune with his superb version of Judy Clay's "Storybook Children" on the flip.

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