Everything I Own (1974)

About this title: While not the album of the same name Boothe cut for Trojan in 1974, this compilation does include songs from that release, along with many other standout tracks spanning the singer's rocksteady and early-reggae prime. Often likened to Wilson Pickett, Boothe, with his similarly gruff soul delivery, is in top form throughout the 26 tracks here. In addition to hits from his fruitful stay with producer Lloyd Charmers -- including "Crying Over You," "Rasta Never Fail," and the U.K. chart-topping title cut -- the collection features numbers produced by Sonia Pottinger ("Say You," "Lady With the ... read more

Tracks:

1. The One That I Love [Boothe]
2. You Left the Water Running [Hall/Penn/Frank]
3. Say You [Taitt]
4. Can't See You [Boothe]
5. Lady With the Starlight [Pottinger]
6. Somewhere [Boothe]
7. Live Good [Boothe]
8. Old Fashion Way [Hudson]
9. Can't Fight Me Down [Boothe]
10. I'm Not for Sale [Boothe]
11. Why Baby Why [Seaton]
12. Freedom Street [Boothe/Seaton]
13. It's Gonna Take a Miracle [Randazzo/Weinstein/]
14. Now I Know [Seaton]
15. Artibella [Boothe/Cole/Dodd]
16. Stop Your Crying [Seaton/Boothe]
17. I Wish It Would Be Peaceful Again [Seaton]
18. Your Feeling and Mine [Boothe]
19. Make Me Feel Alright [Boothe]
20. So Nice [Boothe]
21. Rasta Never Fail [Charmers]
22. Second Chance
23. Silver Words [Boothe]
24. Is It Because I'm Black? [Johnson/Jones/Watts]
25. Everything I Own [Gates]
26. Crying Over You [Charmers]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.