From the recording The Only Constant
Bass: Christopher Meredith
Drums: Wilbur “Squidly” Cole
Lead guitar: Tyson Spinney
Rhythm guitar: Tomaz “Moose” Jardim
Keyboards: Andru Branch, Jah D
Percussion: Andru Branch
Trumpet: Matt Myer
Trombone: Martha Kelly
Saxophone: Nick Fisher
Backing vocals: Selah Koile, Mary-Grace Koile
Words and music by Andru Branch © 2000, Constant Spring Music and Publishing.
Recorded at Kingston Muzik Studio, Kingston, Jamaica; Victory Drive Studio, Toronto, Ontario; Common Ground Studio, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Engineered by Sean Tenn, Jono Grant and Christopher Mitchell. Produced by Andru Branch.
Lyrics
BRING BACK REAL REGGAE MUSIC
Words by Andru Branch. Music by Andru Branch & Bernie Pitters © 2000
Bring back real reggae music
I and I want some culture again
Bring back roots rock reggae music
I and I want some teachings again
Arise black sheep ye are the chosen few
So Jah say
Forgive them they know not what they do
Who lead youth astray
Singers and players of instruments
I want you teach ethics and morals and values and love every day
So bring back real reggae music
I and I want some culture again
Bring back roots rock reggae music
I and I want some teachings again
Where have all the musicians gone?
And where are the teachers?
And who shall teach the youth how to play
When there ain’t no shepherds?
And who shall lead the sheep gone astray
While the rest of the flock found wolves
And got lost on their way?
What a shame, what a shame, what a shame
What a shame, what a shame, what a shame
What a shame the youths have no mentors
What a shame, what a shame, what a shame
So bring back real reggae music
I and I want some culture again
Bring back roots rock reggae music
I and I want some teachings again