weapon of peace - if (fontana)

[@mrnoisy3851]

it really is about time that some record label picked up on their back catalogue and re-released it. classic british reggae. if is my fave reggae song ever

[@jazzydeebs]

Just linked up wid an old buddy of mine who I introduced this track to, he mentioned it and brought back many a cool memory, many of the guys are old buddies of mine, unfortunately lost touch and living in Oz now. Up the Wolves n WOP peace

[@PaulHuxtable]

Wicked I grew up listening to this tune in the West Midlands. Shame this band never made it big. Huge amount of talent!! I really miss them.

[@sheffnyrofan]

God this takes me back . Just gorgeous on so many levels x

[@davidwalters9676]

i would play this song 1981 all the time on my boom box big shout out stoke newington london

[@akikintheteeth]

I'll be playing this track when I do my guest spot on my community radio stations reggae show next week. Love the song and Misty Rhodes. The things songs remind you of. I remember DLT plugging this to death at the time, and Noel Edmonds of all people doing the same for Steel Pulse and Don't Give In. Both for Radio 1. Bizzare but true!

[@frankgoodall6885]

Emulated by UB40 they didn't deserve to be over looked ...There Debut album is a must have..xx

[@riazshah]

I loved WOP - saw them live about 7 or 8 times. I have recorded on VHS somewhere the concert they did in Hitchin, Herts, that was filmed for BBC2! What a cool band, and this was my favourite song.

[@mandymcmanus5318]

It was the first time I'd heard of the band when watching the bbc 2. Taped it myself. Then got the 12in of if days later. Really good band.

[@RAShah]

@@mandymcmanus5318 they’re now on Apple Music!

[@TSChloeDelores]

like a breath of fresh air.superb....they should have been bigger.

[@wendyflannery1260]

The best 'British Reggae' band by a mile. UB40 ought to bring these boys on their next tour.

[@COOLOCKER]

Question for you? I bought the Weapon of peace album with the gold and black cover many many Years ago on a visit to birmingham (probably near 30 years ago). Its an album i absolutely love, and still have to this day. The problem i have is that i have never heard of another album from then since. Do you know, or have a list, if any, of any other albums that Weapon of peace brought out? If you could provide a link/list or something, i would really appreciate it. Ive searched high and low, but information on them is at a minimum. Cheers.

[@andrewthackwray7167]

Agree with you about their first album, one of my all time favourites. They released a follow up album in 1983 called Rainbow Rhythm, a bit more synth pop orientated but worth a listen never the less. It is available on i-Tunes. Here's a link to their output (Hope it works!) www.discogs.com/artist/385166-Weapon-Of-Peace

[@COOLOCKER]

Mate, seriously, thanks for that link. Im going to go and try find that album now. Probabaly wont be easy, but at least now i know there is another album. Mega cheers to you.

[@andrewthackwray7167]

You're welcome. Like I say it is available on i-Tunes, if you want it on vinyl.... Amazon?

[@andrewthackwray7167]

Just remembered, they re-emerged a few years ago, set up a Facebook page and put up a web site and did a gig somewhere in the Midlands ( some bits are on You Tube). There seemed to be talk of a new album etc., but they have gone quiet again.www.weaponofpeaceonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=57

[@mr.paradise5477]

Top track !! 👍

[@jamesaverill7368]

Great great record which I bought on 7in single....... should have been a massive hit

[@wreckadec1]

OMG. I heard this track at the tender age of 14 in a place called Bridlington when Weapon of Peace played at the conference rooms for Labour Party Young Socialists. It was so memorable. I remember meeting the band. I'm sorry guys I was the young girl who was sick on the way to the party. Does anyone remember? have never forgotten!!! YOU SOUND TERRIFIC, now as you did then. E X

[@JohnCross-he1oy]

Don’t worry bout your colour call me brother.unity in this time

[@skagirl42]

great to hear this fab track , i've got the 12 inch vinyl - has to be played loud !! thanks for posting xx

[@lynnemckay5135]

love it, love it, love it, what can I say love it, have original on 45 from why back when love it

[@erutherfordify]

All from Wolverhampton

[@bevcole5]

does anyone remember a tune wop did called children of the night? if you have it could you post it please xx

[@javipanca]

Hm... Where are these guys from? I had never heard of them. Good stuff.,

[@akikintheteeth]

They hailed from Wolverhampton. My 12" copy says on the label (Fontana) that both sides (Misty Rhodes) were produced by Bob Lamb. but I've come across copies on the same label and catalogue number saying produced by Dennis Bovell. Bob Lamb was UB 40's earlier records producer, the Graduate label material.

[@VanDutch10]

they should have been bigger, i have family and friends in this band....it was them or UB40 and the more marketable gimic won unfortunately...just in my opinion

[@TSChloeDelores]

pity they didnt get all the credit they deserved...unfortunately overlooked by UB 40.

[@lynnemckay5135]

have to learn to spell teehee