Lee "Scratch" Perry - Tell Your Friends You Love them

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{Verse 1}
When I last saw you I said I loved you
You didn't say I love you too
But still I left and now you're gone and
I never should have left the room

{Verse 2}
With the sunset the new dawn is born
As I stare to sea I look to hope not mourn
You know you don't have to go
All these things I wish you had known

{Chorus}
And I know that this anger will stay
I just can't figure out what to say
Tell your friends you love them
You never
You never know
You never
You never know

{Verse 3}
Struggling to live on memories
Now tainted with grief
Lamеnting the fact I won't hear you speak

{Verse 4}
I can see you thеre I was trying
But never realised you were standing there crying
How could we have known you were so alone
Your fate moved on
We're still crying

{Verse 5}}
A handful of dirt gets tossed into the ground
The bells toll in my head, an endless ringing of sound
Someone tell me nothing's final
& There's no need for recompense
That your departures' an arrival
The beginning, not the end

{Chorus}
Tell your friends you love them
You never
You never know
You never
You never know

Release Date: August 11, 2023

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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.