Marcus' Children


Marcus' Children is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Burning Spear, originally released in 1978 as Social Living. It was produced by Karl Pitterson and Burning Spear.
"Marcus Say Jah No Dead" was covered by Sinéad O'Connor on her 2005 album Throw Down Your Arms.

Critical reception

Robert Christgau wrote: "In its sinuous vocalizations and giving groove, its single and unison horns, the music is all charity and cooperation—it's why Winston Rodney is preaching 'Social living is the best.'"

Track listing

Marcus' Children AKA Social Living

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer" - 4:39
  2. "Social Living"- 2:49
  3. "Nyah Keith" - 4:03
  4. "Institution" - 3:29
  5. "Marcus Senior" - 5:09
  6. "Civilized Reggae" - 7:11
  7. "Mister Garvey" - 4:52
  8. "Come"- 3:53
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead" - 3:57

Social Living (2003 Island Remaster)

  1. "Marcus Children Suffer"
  2. "Social Living"
  3. "Nayah Keith"
  4. "Institution"
  5. "Marcus Senior"
  6. "Civilized Reggae"
  7. "Mister Garvey"
  8. "Come"
  9. "Marcus Say Jah No Dead"

Bonus Tracks

  1. "Social Living "
  2. "Civilized Reggae "

Credits

Musicians

Blood and Fire release notes