Now that we found love - Third World

'Now that we found love' was written by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff and originally recorded by The O'Jays.

In 1978, the reggae band Third World recorded a cover version of this song. When it was released as a single, it reached number 47 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, number 10 in the UK singles chart and number 3 in the Dutch Top 40.

My collection: 7" single no. 4413
Found: Kringloop, Den Haag, January 9, 2010
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Now that we found love' / 'Night heat'

Try jah love - Third world

The Jamaican reggae band Third world formed in 1973 when Michael "Ibo" Cooper and Stephen "Cat" Coore left Inner Circle to form their own band. They recruited Cornel Marshall, Irving "Carrot" Jarrett and singer "Prilly". When they released their second album '96° in the Shade' "Prilly" was replaced by "Bunny Rugs" Clarke and an all-new rhythm section: Ritchie Daleyand former Inner Circle drummer Willie Stewart.

Third World's greatest success came in the late 1970s and early 1980s, peaking with their cover version of The O'Jays' 'Now that we found love', a worldwide hit single in 1979. This song brought them to the attention of Stevie Wonder, who worked with them and co-wrote their next hit 'Try jah love'. The single peaked at number 3 in the Netherlands in the autumn of 1982.

My collection: 7" single no. 3777
Found: Record fair, Den Haag, June 20, 2009

Cost: 1 euro

Tracks: 'Try jah love' / 'Inna time like this'