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Labi Siffre

The Best Of

£34.99

Released: 26th September 2025. Singer, songwriter, humanitarian, activist, poet, philosopher, artist... ever since music lovers first became aware of Labi Siffre in the early 1970s subsequent generations have continued to discover and be beguiled by his timeless artistry. To this day, his music has endured - seemingly as relevant and contemporary as when first released. It was these qualities that led Madness to cover his 1972 UK hit 'It Must Be Love' in the early 1980s, and Eminem and Dr. Dre to sample a substantial chunk of 'I Got The...' for the former's debut hit 'My Name Is...' in 1999. His 1988 classic '(Something Inside) So Strong' became an anthem twice over when it both soundtracked the struggles of Apartheid South Africa and became a beacon of strength and solace for gay men during the AIDS crisis. 'The Best Of' is the definitive Labi Siffre collection for the ages. It was personally sanctioned by Labi himself who also provided art direction for the package.

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  • Details

    Released:
    26th September 2025
    Category:
    Rock/Pop, Pop
    Format:
    Vinyl 12" Album
    Barcode:
    5014797912984
  • Description

    Singer, songwriter, humanitarian, activist, poet, philosopher, artist... ever since music lovers first became aware of Labi Siffre in the early 1970s subsequent generations have continued to discover and be beguiled by his timeless artistry. To this day, his music has endured - seemingly as relevant and contemporary as when first released. It was these qualities that led Madness to cover his 1972 UK hit 'It Must Be Love' in the early 1980s, and Eminem and Dr. Dre to sample a substantial chunk of 'I Got The...' for the former's debut hit 'My Name Is...' in 1999. His 1988 classic '(Something Inside) So Strong' became an anthem twice over when it both soundtracked the struggles of Apartheid South Africa and became a beacon of strength and solace for gay men during the AIDS crisis. 'The Best Of' is the definitive Labi Siffre collection for the ages. It was personally sanctioned by Labi himself who also provided art direction for the package.
  • Track listing

    Disc 1

    Track name
    Artist
    1.It Must Be Love
    Labi Siffre
    2.Bless the Telephone
    Labi Siffre
    3.Crying Laughing Loving Lying
    Labi Siffre
    4.A Little More Line
    Labi Siffre
    5.Make My Day
    Labi Siffre
    6.When I'm On My Own You Are On My Mind
    Labi Siffre
    7.Cannock Chase
    Labi Siffre
    8.My Song
    Labi Siffre
    9.Watch Me
    Labi Siffre
    10.Gimme Some More
    Labi Siffre
    11.Till Forever
    Labi Siffre
    12.Prayer
    Labi Siffre
    13.Entertainment Value
    Labi Siffre
    14.Remember My Song
    Labi Siffre

    Disc 2

    Track name
    Artist
    1.I Got The...
    Labi Siffre
    2.The Vulture
    Labi Siffre
    3.When You're Lonely
    Labi Siffre
    4.I'm Alright
    Labi Siffre
    5.Listen to the Voices
    Labi Siffre
    6.(Something Inside) So Strong
    Labi Siffre
    7.Sensible Betrayal in the City
    Labi Siffre
    8.Most People Sleep Alone
    Labi Siffre
    9.Samaritans
    Labi Siffre
    10.This Is It...
    Labi Siffre
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