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Third World

Third World albums

Third World is a Jamaican reggae fusion band formed in 1973. Their sound is influenced by soul, funk and disco. Although it has undergone several line-up changes, Richard Daley has been a constant member of the band since its inception in 1973. == History == === 1970s === Third World started when keyboard player Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist (and cellist) Stephen "Cat" Coore (son of former Deputy Prime Minister David Coore), who had originally played in The Alley Cats... [more on Wikipedia]

Top songs: #1: Now That We've Found Love - #2: Dancing on the Floor (Hooked On Love) - #3: Cool Meditation - #4: Now That We've Found Love - #5: Try Jah Love

		Date	Title	Points	Charts Peaks	Links	Comment

	1.	1978-1979	Journey to Addis	159		MP3
	1.	09/1978	Now That We've Found Love	105	US 47 • US R&B 9 • UK 10	MP3	[Island 8663] written by Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
	2.	01/1979	Cool Meditation	54	UK 17	MP3	written by Michael Cooper [Jamaican musician]

	2.	1979	The Story's Been Told	13		MP3
	1.	06/1979	Talk to Me	13	UK 56	MP3	[Warner 8846 (Island)] written by William Clarke

	3.	1981	Rock the World	84		MP3
	1.	06/1981	Dancing on the Floor (Hooked On Love)	84	US R&B 88 • UK 10	MP3	[Columbia 02170] written by Bunny Clarke

	4.	1982	You've Got the Power	34		MP3
	1.	03/1982	Try Jah Love	34	US 101 • US dance 17 • US R&B 23 • UK 47	MP3	[Columbia 02744] written by Stevie Wonder & Melody Mccully

	5.	1985	Sense of Purpose	21		MP3
	1.	02/1985	Sense of Purpose	4	US dance 45 • US R&B 51	MP3	[Columbia 04733] written by Michael Cooper [Jamaican musician], Richie Daley, Steven "Cat" Coore, William Clarke & Willie Stewart
	2.	12/1985	One More Time	17	US dance 8 • UK 99	MP3	written by Amir Bayyan & Meekaaeel Muhammad

	6.	1989	Serious Business	16		MP3
	1.	05/1989	Forbidden Love	7	US R&B 17	MP3	[Mercury 874054] written by Richie Daley, Rupert Bent, Michael Cooper [Jamaican musician], Glen Bolton, William Clarke & Steven "Cat" Coore
	2.	09/1989	It's the Same Old Song	8	US R&B 77 • UK 80	MP3	[Mercury 874786] written by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland Jr.

	7.	1992	Committed	5		MP3
	1.	07/1992	Committed	5	US R&B 27	MP3	[Mercury 864022] written by Stephen Stewart, Michael Cooper [Jamaican musician] & Willie Stewart

See also...

Bunny Rugs • Irvin "Carrot" Jarrett • Michael Cooper [Jamaican musician] • Richie Daley • Steven "Cat" Coore • Willie Stewart

US charts info based on Billboard (www.billboard.com) charts • UK charts info based on The Official UK Charts Company's charts

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