EASY STAR’S LONELY HEARTS DUB BAND SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 14Following the widespread critical and commercial success of 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon and 2006’s Radiodread, Easy Star Records announces the Easy Star All-Stars’ complete reggae re-imagining of the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album, titled Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band, is set for release April 14 on Easy Star Records and features guest vocals from an impressive list of reggae, dancehall and dub greats including Steel Pulse, Matisyahu, Michael Rose (Black Uhuru), Luciano, U Roy, Bunny Rugs (Third World), Ranking Roger (English Beat), Sugar Minott, Frankie Paul, Max Romeo and The Mighty Diamonds. The first single, “With A Little Help From My Friends,” featuring Luciano, will be released as an iTunes exclusive February 10. It will be paired with a b-side dub version featuring the legendary U Roy.
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EASY STAR ALL-STARS' NEW DIGITAL EP DUE FEB 26Five of these fan favorites have found their way on to UNTIL THAT DAY, showcasing the diverse writing talents of many members of the band:
* The classic roots cut “Got To Get Away” features guitarist Junior Jazz on vocals and horns arranged by sax player Jennifer Hill.
* The music for “Bed Of Rose” was written by drummer Ive-09, while Menny More supplied the vocals for this dancehall track.
* “Like The Stars” was written by keyboardist Jeremy Mage, with lyrics by singer Tamar-kali.
* “Until That Day” was written by bassist Ras IRay (and was in the set at the first ever live show by the band in May 2003). It includes a chat by Menny More.
** “The Finest” was written by Jeremy Mage and Menny More, again with horn arrangements by Jennifer Hill.
On the EP, especially excited about "Got to get away" -- I can't get enough of the other versions I have of that track as it is!
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