Name: Legalize It by Peter Tosh
Brand: Peter Tosh
SKU: 5099749449824
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.5 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

After years of being overshadowed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh left the Wailers to pursue a solo career. Released in 1976, Legalize It is a bold statement that Peter Tosh had arrived and was a creative force in his own right. Although he explores some issues of spirituality, this is Tosh's most lightweight album in the sense that it is his least political. This is not meant as a criticism -- in fact, Tosh's playfulness and joy ("Ketchy Shuby") only add to the album's charm. He does make political statements (the title track celebrates and promotes the use of marijuana), but they are done with a sense of humor and a melodic infectiousness that belie his sincere concern for the issues. Tosh incorporates many instruments and mixes slower ballads with upbeat grooving tunes. The album's highlight is "Why Must I Cry," a multi-layered song (co-written with Bob Marley) that conveys a sense of personal failure when fighting an uphill battle, whether it be against injustices of the world or within the confines of a relationship. Legalize It cemented Tosh's position as a giant in reggae, and the album is one of the best albums of the genre.
© Vik Iyengar /TiVo

1. Legalize It

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe
Chris Athens; Production
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

2. Burial

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe
Chris Athens; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

3. Whatcha Gonna Do

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe
Chris Athens; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

4. No Sympathy

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Donald Kinsey
Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Athens; Production
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

5. Why Must I Cry

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh
Bob Marley; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe
Chris Athens; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Bob Marley
Peter Tosh
Bob Marley & The Wailers; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Marley
Peter Tosh
Bob Marley & The Wailers; Composer
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh
Bob Marley; Production

6. Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Athens; Production
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

7. Ketchy Shuby

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Athens; Production
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

8. Till Your Well Runs Dry

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Guitar: Donald Kinsey
Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh
N. Livingston; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh
N. Livingston; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh
N. Livingston; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Athens; Production
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh
N. Livingston; Production

9. Brand New Second Hand

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer; Performer
Bass: Aston Barrett
Robbie Shakespeare; Performer
Guitar: Peter Tosh
Al Anderson; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Executive Producer: Pauline Morris; Production
Mastering Engineer: Rick Rowe
Chris Athens; Production
Drums: Carlton Barrett
Santa; Performer
Harp: Robbie Lee
Ras Lee; Performer
Arranger: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Keyboard: Peter Tosh
Tyrone Downie; Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Reissue Producer: Bruce Dickinson; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

10. Ketchy Shuby

by Peter Tosh

Primary Artist: Peter Tosh; Main Performer
Performer: Peter Tosh; Performer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Tosh; Composer
Composer: Peter Tosh; Composer
Producer: Peter Tosh; Production
Artist: Peter Tosh; Production
Author: Peter Tosh; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 30 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

World, Reggae, Musik, Roots Reggae

Label

Columbia - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 22, 1988

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099749449824

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Notification

Legalize It

Legalize It

1. Legalize It

2. Burial

3. Whatcha Gonna Do

4. No Sympathy

5. Why Must I Cry

6. Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)

7. Ketchy Shuby

8. Till Your Well Runs Dry

9. Brand New Second Hand

10. Ketchy Shuby

Technical Specifications

Legalize It

Product information

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Legalize It

1. Legalize It

2. Burial

3. Whatcha Gonna Do

4. No Sympathy

5. Why Must I Cry

6. Igziabeher (Let Jah Be Praised)

7. Ketchy Shuby

8. Till Your Well Runs Dry

9. Brand New Second Hand

10. Ketchy Shuby

Technical Specifications