(B. Collings, D. Manning, L. Manning)
Originally recorded by The Abyssinians for producer Coxsone Dodd in 1969, released on their own label Clinch in 1971. Versions: Mandela pt. 2 (instrumental, Tommy McCook on fife, Clinch production), Cool It (vocal by Tony Tuff as Tony Tough, Coxsone production), Mabrak (alternative vocal by the Abyssinians, Clinch production), Dreader Than Dread and I Pray Thee (both DJ versions by Big Youth, Clinch production), I Saw E Saw (Dillinger, Clinch production 1975). The 1975 recut was versioned by Jackie Mittoo as Night In Ethiopia (instrumental, Coxsone production).
Instrumental version called Mandella (a.k.a. Mandela) of the original Studio One rhythm with Tommy McCook on saxophone. a Clinch production. Time: 3:45.
The group's recut from 1975. Appeard on their album Forward To Zion, 1976. Produced by the Abyssinians. Time: 3:32.
Recorded at Sony Music Studios, New York, 1996. Ernest Ranglin - guitar, Montty Alexander - piano & melodica, Ira Coleman - acoustic bass, Idris Muhammad - drums, Gary Mayone - keyboards & perccussion. Produced by Monty Alexander.
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