"Amigo" is a 1980
reggae
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song by UK band
Black Slate. It reached No.9 in the UK and New Zealand charts. Its success emphasized Black Slate's prominence as one of the few UK-grown reggae bands. It was followed with international tours that included Europe and New Zealand.
[Bob Marley: The Man and His Music : a Selection of Papers 2003 "In 1981 English Rasta reggae band, Black Slate, toured New Zealand to promote their local hit, "Amigo"."]
Track listings
7"
# "Amigo" – 4:05
# "Black Slate Rock" – 3:14
7" (
Vertigo
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, Canada)
# "Amigo" – 3:33
# "Live Up to Love" – 4:15
12"
# "Amigo" – 6:44
# "Black Slate Rock" – 4:38
Charts
References
1980 songs
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