A The Jamaicans – Peace And Love
B Errol Brown – Many Questions
Only a handful of Treasure Isle records can truly be deemed ‘rare’. Among them is an iconic rocksteady track from The Jamaicans, Peace And Love. Originally released in 1968, this song has finally been reissued on 7″ vinyl. Peace And Love serves as a poignant anti-Vietnam War anthem, expressing that while leaders were preoccupied with warfare, the “people of the world” yearned for “love, peace, and unity.” It appealed to the authorities, urging them not to “send my brothers to Vietnam,” and highlighted the emotional toll on families with lines like, “don’t let mothers mourn, don’t let my father know the pain.” Although it addresses the Vietnam War specifically, the song’s message remains significant in today’s context. While it would have been fantastic if U Roy’s version had been included on the B-side, the pairing with Many Questions, Errol Brown’s worthwhile dub take on Ken Parker’s I Can’t Hide, is a solid alternative, especially since it’s available on a 7” single for the first time. Both tracks showcase the exceptional arrangements and musicianship of Tommy McCook & The Supersonics, Duke Reid’s studio band.