Willie Lindo - It's Not Too Late (1977) & Tuned In Reggae (1980)

We have two classic albums on offer today from the Reggae legend Willie Lindo. "It's Not Too Late" of 1977 and "Tuned In Reggae" from 1980.

Willie Lindo is one of the all time great Jamaican session musicians, his lead and rhythm guitar skills have been called upon by almost every major reggae artist and group, Lindo is also a skilled player of percussion instruments, a songwriter, engineer and producer. One of the main artists Lindo has produced for frequently is singing legend Beres Hammond and female vocalist Cynthia Schloss.

Willie Lindo has also recorded a number of albums in his own right, instrumental dub albums which showcase his lead guitar skills with producers including Joe Gibbs, Trevor Chong and Errol Thompson and usually involving The Revolutionaries band.

It is two such albums that are presented here, 1977's "It's Not Too Late" recorded at Joe Gibbs' studio and produced by Errol Thompson and 1980's "Tuned In Reggae" also recorded at Joe Gibbs' studio with producer Trevor Chong.

Both albums were written and arranged by Lindo and include his takes on a number of popular reggae hits including Bob Marley's "One Drop" and Gregory Isaacs' "Tune In" amongst others.

The other musicians making an appearance on these albums include the trio of hornsmen Bobby Ellis, Herman Marquise and Vin Gordon, famed piano and organ player Ansell Collins, Synth legend Harold Butler and percussionist Skully. There are also backing vocals from Beres Hammond, Carren Marr, Errol Lee and Pam Savana.

Willie Lindo continues to work as a session musician and songwriter in Jamaica and has helped push the musical careers of two of his children, Kashief and Nikesha Lindo.

Enjoy!  : )

Willie Lindo - It's Not Too Late (1977)

1) M.P.L.A
2) It's Not Too Late
3) Reggae Machine
4) Have Mercy
5) African Style
6) Bawling For Love
7) Don't Get Hooked On Me
8) Straight To Zion
9) Please Don't Change (The Chords To My Song)
10) Music Love

Willie Lindo - Tuned In Reggae (1980)

1) One Drop
2) Please Don't Go
3) She's My Lady
4) Do It To Me One More Time
5) Tune In
6) Breezing
7) Rock Spring
8) Ska Rock

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