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Labi Siffre

Labi Siffre was born in London in 1950 to Trinidadian parents. His debut album came out in 1970, and the follow-up, 'For the Children,' arrived the next year...

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Labi Siffre's quiet, soulful voice in 1970s London

A singer-songwriter whose gentle hits like 'It Must Be Love' and 'Lady Bright' carried more weight than they let on.

If you want to hear Siffre at his most straightforward and soulful, 'Lady Bright' is a good place to start. For something with a bit more of an edge, try 'I Don't Know What's Happened To The Kids Today.'

Siffre wrote songs that felt simple but weren't. 'It Must Be Love' became a global hit from his second album 'For the Children,' but the title track of that same record sparked public debate about censorship. His music drew from soul and blues, but he kept his own voice in it, quiet, direct, and sometimes quietly challenging.

He was born in London in 1950 to Trinidadian parents. His debut came out in 1970, followed by 'For the Children' the next year. He kept recording through the 1970s with albums like 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' and 'Remember My Song,' working with musicians like Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton along the way.

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Labi Siffre was born in London in 1950 to Trinidadian parents. His debut album came out in 1970, and the follow-up, 'For the Children,' arrived the next year with a title track that became a global hit. He wrote songs like 'It Must Be Love' and 'Lady Bright' that showed his knack for straightforward, soulful expression.

That sparked some public debate about censorship at the time. He kept recording through the 1970s, putting out albums like 'Crying Laughing Loving Lying' and 'Remember My Song.'

Siffre worked with musicians like Steve Winwood on keyboards and Eric Clapton on guitar. His music drew from soul and blues, but he kept his own voice in it. He hasn't been as visible in recent years, but those early records still turn up.

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