Lee "Scratch" Perry - City Too Hot

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{Intro}
Why, why, why, why
Why, why, why

{Chorus}
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
The city red hot
Too much things a gwan
The city red hot
Too much teeth a clap
The city too hot
Too much things a gwan

{Verse 1}
I'm heading for the hills
I'm heading for the hills
I'm heading for the hills
Where the air is fresh and clean, fresh and clean

{Chorus}
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top

{Verse 2}
Cah the war in town
Think they're fighting for boss
Cah the war in town
Think they're fighting for boss

{Chorus}
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
I'm heading for the hills
I are go cool out upon the hill top
I'm heading for the hills
I are go cool out upon the hill top
The city too hot
I and I shall cool out, I are go cool out
The city too hot
I-ya man yah cool out, I are go cool out

{Instrumental Break}

{Verse 3}
Too much teeth a clap
Too much teeth a clap
Too much teeth a clap
It's like a roasted crab

{Chorus}
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top (And)
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top (Oh)
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the mountain top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top

{Verse 4}
Too much teeth a clap
Too much teeth a clap
Too much teeth a clap
Too much things a gwan

{Chorus}
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the mountain top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the hill top
The city too hot
I man are go cool out upon the mountain top

{Post-Chorus}
The city too hot
The city too hot
The city too hot
The city too hot
Dread, dread, yeah

{Verse 5}
Daughter and mother come to town
Daughter and mother come to town
Daughter and mother come to town (Yeah)

{Outro}
The city too hot
I are gonna cool out, I gonna cool out
The city too hot
I are gonna cool out, I gonna cool out
The city too hot
I are gonna cool out, I gonna cool out
The city too hot
I are gonna cool out, mi are go cool out

Release Date: January 01, 1977

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Lee "Scratch" Perry OD, born Rainford Hugh Perry on March 20, 1936, in Kendal, Jamaica, is a legendary Jamaican music producer known for his groundbreaking studio techniques and innovative production values. Perry is considered one of the pioneers in the development of dub music, a genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s.

From an early age, Perry showed a passion for music and began his career as a record seller and talent scout in Kingston, Jamaica. He soon transitioned to producing music, and his unique approach to recording and mixing set him apart from other producers in the industry. Perry was known for his use of effects and remixing techniques to create new instrumental or vocal versions of existing reggae tracks, giving birth to the distinctive sound of dub music.

Throughout his career, Lee "Scratch" Perry has worked with some of the biggest names in reggae music, including Bob Marley and the Wailers, Junior Murvin, the Congos, and Max Romeo. His collaborations with these artists have produced some of the most influential and iconic reggae recordings of all time.

In addition to his work as a producer, Perry is also a talented performer and has released numerous albums as a solo artist. His live performances are known for their energy and eccentricity, with Perry often sporting colorful outfits and flamboyant accessories.

Lee "Scratch" Perry's contributions to reggae and dub music have earned him widespread acclaim and recognition in the music industry. In 2012, he was awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government for his significant contributions to the country's music scene.

Despite his advanced age, Lee "Scratch" Perry continues to be an active force in the music world, collaborating with a new generation of artists and pushing the boundaries of music production. His legacy as a trailblazer in the reggae and dub genres is firmly established, and his influence on the music industry is undeniable.