Artist:  Peter Tosh

Title:  Legalize It

Date:  1976

Label:  Columbia Records   PC 34253

Photography:  Lee Jaffe

Design:  Andy Engel 

Notes:  The first taste of reggae that a lot of America got came by way of this record. Along with Bob Marley's "Jamming", the title cut from this record echoed throughout college radio for years to come. An anthem of  sorts, Tosh makes no bones about what side of the fence he is on. With his split from the Wailers and his subsequent premature death a lot of people dismissed much of his contribution to the roots of what became reggae and world music, but one listen to this record should erase all doubt. Powerful lyrics sung over a tight rhythm section with a soulful conviction makes it all come together. Tosh was of a strong will and would not be led where he did not want to go. This comes out in his music as well as he own personal life. The cover photo speaks for itself. Jah Rastafari! Sleep well brother Peter...

Line Up:

Drums: Carlton Barrett, Santa
Bass: Anston (Family Man) Barrett, Robbie Shakespeare
Keyboards: Tyrone Downey, Peter Tosh
Background Vocals: Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh
Reggae Guitar: Peter Tosh
Lead Guitar: Al Anderson, Donald Kinsey
Harps: Robbie & Ras Lee

Track Listing

Side 1

Legalize It
Burial
Whatcha Gonna Do
No Sympathy
Why Must I Cry

Side 2

Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)
Ketchy Shuby
Till Your Well Runs Dry
Brand New Second Hand