When the whole world lets you down

The brotherly love the sisterly love I feel this morning; I feel this morning:Brotherly love the sisterly love I feel this morning, this morning. Hey!They don't want us to unite:All they want us to do is keep on fussing and fighting.They don't want to see us live together;All they want us to do is keep on killing one another.

Joseph "Culture" Hill has passed away...One of the most prominent representatives of roots reggae music Joseph "Culture" Hill (born January 22, 1949 in Linstead, Jamaica) died Saturday morning August 19, 2006, in Berlin, Germany, while on tour with his group Culture. The lead singer of the veteran reggae group, who a couple of hours before had done a successful show in Antwerp, Belgium, suddenly took ill and died. Joseph Hill, whose songwriting abilities were outstanding, was "the leading exponent of conscious reggae" and music reviewers have lauded his achievements for three decades. Alongside Burning Spear, Dennis Brown and Bob Marley, Joseph "Culture" Hill helped popularize Rastafarian-influenced reggae around the world with several internationally released albums and countless worldwide tours. He's widely known for roots staples such as "See Them A Come", "I'm Not Ashamed", "Natty Never Get Weary", "International Herb", "Capture Rasta", "Behold The Land", "Burning An Illusion", "Money Girl", "Zion Gate", "Trod On" among others. JOSEPH "CULTURE" HILL... MR. MUSIC. Joseph Hill (lead vocals), his cousin Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals), originally known as the African Disciples, formed Culture in 1976, actually in a period when roots reggae was the clearly dominant style in Jamaica -- roughly 1975-80. Culture, a classic call-and-response vocal trio with Hill doing the calling and Walker and Dayes responding, quickly became a part of the vibrant, politically charged Jamaican reggae scene of the day. Joseph Hill was the only member of the trio who had prior studio experience – having worked at Coxsone Dodd's legendary Studio One as a percussionist with the Soul Defenders group in the early 1970's with whom he played on Freddie McKay's classic "Picture On The Wall". It was also at Studio One that Hill recorded the sublime "Behold The Land", his first tune as a vocalist. Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs' studio, the singers recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their successful and critical acclaimed debut album "Two Sevens Clash". This initial release was hugely popular in both Jamaica and England, later followed by other parts of the world. The lyrics demonstrated Hill's keen awareness of the connection between Jamaica's history and its current social climate. While the songs may have been dealing with serious issues, at the same time the group always recognized the value of a catchy beat. At once Culture became part of a wave of vocal groups (including the Mighty Diamonds, Black Uhuru, the Meditations and countless others) that ruled the reggae scene for a brief while in the late 70's. "Baldhead Bridge" was Culture's follow-up album for Joe Gibbs, actually released after the group had moved to rival producer Sonia Pottinger. It collected tracks recorded at the same sessions as the debut set, but not all the material was as strong. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric 'Im' Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky, and made a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution helped propel Culture to international status. In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Joseph Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the "Lion Rock" album, which was released by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own –- a few of which turned up on an album titled "Roots & Culture". In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – "Culture In Culture" and "Culture At Work". These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to "Wings Of A Dove" in 1992. In 1993 Kenneth Dayes left the group and was temporarily replaced by the singer from Dub Mystic – who was their backing band at the time. With Dub Mystic, Culture reached new heights that included the release of two popular studio albums ("One Stone" and "Trust Me") and a live album ("Cultural Livity"). After a lengthy career on his own, Telford Nelson joined Hill and Walker on harmony vocals in 1999. A year later the group recorded the album "Payday", which was followed by a much-praised dub album mixed by the renowned engineer, Scientist. In the same year a very cotemporary sounding album called "Humble African" appeared on VP Records. Since then RAS Records have issued a CD and DVD set titled 'Live in Africa' - taken from a historic show the group performed in South Africa in December of 2000. The DVD, the group's first, offers proof of just how lively and intense a Culture performance can be. Meanwhile the group recorded fresh material for a new studio album entitled "World Peace" which was released on Heartbeat Records on June 17, 2003. Unless new recordings are on the shelves ready to be released, "World Peace" will be the last album that features the vocals and lyrics of Joseph Hill. Looking back it's obvious that Joseph Hill's militant lyrics, forceful and witty delivery and ability to change with the times have kept Culture on top for three decades.

I'm sitting here praying that you weren't just sayingLeaving tomorrow was what you had plannedNo point in pretending I know that it's endingI just wanna know where the ending beganWhere did I go wrong to make it like thisNo warmth in your body no touch in your kissHolding you now hurts more than it shouldIf I let you go girl you'll be gone for good

No sun will shine in my day today; (no sun will shine)The high yellow moon won't come out to play:(that high yellow moon won't come out to play)I said (darkness) darkness has covered my light,(and the stage) And the stage my day into night, yeah.Where is the love to be found? (oo-ooh-ooh)Won't someone tell me?'Cause my (sweet life) life must be somewhere to be found -(must be somewhere for me)Instead of concrete jungle (la la-la!),Where the living is harder (la-la!).

I went downtown, (said,I went downtown)I saw Miss Brown; (said, I saw Miss Brown)She had brown sugar (had brown sugar)All over her booga-wooga. (over her booga-wooga)I think I might join the fun, (I might join the fun)But I had to hit and run. (had to hit and run)See I just can't settle down (just can't settle down)In a kinky part of town.Kinky reggae

A chair is still a chair, even when there's no one sittin' thereBut a chair is not a house and a house is not a homeWhen there's no one there to hold you tightAnd no one there you can kiss goodnightA room is a still a room, even when there's nothin' there but gloomBut a room is not a house and a house is not a homeWhen the two of us are far apartAnd one of us has a broken heartNow and then I call your nameAnd suddenly your face appearsBut it's just a crazy gameWhen it ends, it ends in tears

Reasons why I love you - One, You light my day, you are my sun Reasons why I love you - Two, I cannot get enough of you Reasons why I love you - three, I know that you'll be true to me The reason I will stay with you, I know you love me too

They say the sun an-a shines for all,But-a yin some people world, it never shine at all. Mm-mm-mm.They say love is a stream that will find its course;I mean - some-a people think life is a dreamSo they making matters worse.

I don`t like the work but true i need the moneyMy life is like a joke but to me is isn`t funnyPeolpe all around, telling me what to doAnd all I want to do is stay at home with you

Bless my eyes this morningJAH sun is on the rise once againThe way earthly things are goingAnything can happen

Love is all is alrightBut you left it a little too lateLove is all is alrightBut you've got to find a little more hate

I see a river flowing by meHeading for the seaI get a feeling deep inside meIt's so good to be freeI've got sunshine in the daytimeAnd moonlight every nightAnd I'm just groovin,Grooving out on lifeI'm just groovin ,Groovin till I die

Simmer down, oh control your temperSimmer down, for the battle will be hotterSimmer down, and you won't get no supperSimmer down, and you know you bound to sufferSimmer down, simmer, simmer, simmer right downSimmer down, like you never did beforeSimmer down, oh, oh, ohSimmer down, can you hear what I saySimmer down, you lickin' too hot soSimmer down, and you know soon you'll get dropped, soSimmer down, why won't you simmer, simmer downSimmer down, simmer down, simmer down

I got my homeIn the promise land But I feel at home Can you overstand Said the road is rockysure feels good to meand if your luckytogether we'd always be

Here I am, walking down the street (walk walk walk walk walk walk walk)and the terrain, everything is so sweetI´m doing my thing and I´m doing it slowbut there is just one thing I would like you to know, ooWhen it wet it slippery yeaWhen it dump it crumpyIf it´s likely you will tumble downDon´t want you on the groundOh oh oh Caution, the road is wetBlack soul is black as jetDo you hear meCaution the road is hot