80,000 people attended the Smile Jamaica festival in 1976, where Third World performed alongside The Wailers and The Jackson Five.
Synopsis
80,000 people attended the Smile Jamaica festival in 1976, where Third World performed alongside The Wailers and The Jackson Five.
Synopsis
Michael "Ibo" Cooper and Stephen "Cat" Coore form Third World in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1973. The 1980 documentary follows the band as they navigate the local music scene and develop their reggae fusion sound. It features live performances and candid moments of band members, including Richard Daley, who has been with the group since its inception. The film captures the cultural dynamics of Kingston and the influence of Jamaican heritage on their music during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Why Watch
- See Third World's rise from Kingston clubs to international fame.
- Find out about their hit 'Now That We Found Love' and its success.
- Meet the founding members and their musical influences.
Did You Know
- Third World was formed in 1973 by Michael 'Ibo' Cooper and Stephen 'Cat' Coore.
- Their debut album was released in 1976 and included a hit cover of 'Satta Massagana'.
- The band played in front of 80,000 people at the Smile Jamaica festival in 1976.
- They received nine Grammy nominations throughout their career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the band Third World formed?
Third World was formed in 1973.
What was Third World's first single?
Their first single was the self-produced 'Railroad Track', released in 1974.
How many Grammy nominations has Third World received?
Third World has received nine Grammy nominations.
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