THIRD WORLD

THIRD WORLD

Genres: reggae, roots reggae, roots, dub, rastafarian

About THIRD WORLD

Third World is a Jamaican reggae fusion band formed in 1973 with a sound influenced by soul, funk and disco. While undergoing several line-up changes, Richard Daley has been a constant member of the band since its inception in 1973. Third World started when keyboard player Michael "Ibo" Cooper (died 2023) and guitarist (and cellist) Stephen "Cat" Coore (son of former Deputy Prime Minister David Coore) (died 2026) , who had originally played in The Alley Cats and then Inner Circle, subsequently left to form their own band along with Inner Circle singer Milton "Prilly" Hamilton (died 2025). They recruited bassist Richard Daley, formerly of Ken Boothe's band and Tomorrow's Children, and added drummer Carl Barovier and former Inner Circle percussionist Irvin "Carrot" Jarrett (died 2018) before making their live debut in early 1974. William "Bunny Rugs" Clarke was lead singer from 1976 until his death in 2014. He was succeeded by A. J. Brown. They were soon signed by Island Records and toured Europe with The Wailers. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1976. Their second album, 96° in the Shade, was released in 1977. 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" from their third album Journey to Addis. In 2008 the band received a lifetime achievement award from Charles Drew University. In January 2013, the group was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay as they celebrated their 40th year in music. Their 21st album, Under the Magic Sun, was released in June 2014 on Cleopatra Records. The group's 2019 album More Work to be Done received a nomination for a Grammy Award in the Best Reggae Album category, their eighth nomination in the category.

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THIRD WORLD — Top 30 songs of 184

Artist Song title Like / Dislike
Third World Now that we found love
Third World One More Time
Third World Sense Of Purpose (12' Version)
Third World Satta Massagana
Third World Seasons When
Third World Reggae Ambassador
Third World Dancing On The Floor (Hooked On Love)
Third World Feel Good (Feat Busy Signal)
Third World Cool Meditation
Third World Jah Glory (Live)
Third World Love in the Air
Third World Na Na Na (feat. Chronixx)
Third World Sense Of Purpose (Extended Version)
Third World One Cold Vibe
Third World Swing Low
Third World Na Na Na feat. Chronixx
Third World Brand New Beggar
Third World Irie Ites
Third World Now That We've Found Love
Third World It's The Same Old Song
Third World Feel A Little Better
Third World Tribal War
Third World African Woman
Third World Talk To Me
Third World How Can You
Third World 1865/96 IN THE SHADE
Third World Now That We Found Love 2
Third World Dancing On The Floor (1982)
Third World Jah Glory
Third World Visit From Mozambique
Now that we found love
One More Time
Sense Of Purpose (12' Version)
Satta Massagana
Seasons When
Reggae Ambassador
Dancing On The Floor (Hooked On Love)
Feel Good (Feat Busy Signal)
Cool Meditation
Jah Glory (Live)
Love in the Air
Na Na Na (feat. Chronixx)
Sense Of Purpose (Extended Version)
One Cold Vibe
Swing Low
Na Na Na feat. Chronixx
Brand New Beggar
Irie Ites
Now That We've Found Love
It's The Same Old Song
Feel A Little Better
Tribal War
African Woman
Talk To Me
How Can You
1865/96 IN THE SHADE
Now That We Found Love 2
Dancing On The Floor (1982)
Jah Glory
Visit From Mozambique