THIRD WORLD AND CLIVE HUNT BREATHE REGGAE SOUL INTO ‘FIELDS OF GOLD’
Jamaica’s reggae pioneers, Third World, joined forces with legendary producer Clive Hunt for a radiant reggae cover of Sting’s Fields of Gold. Hunt, whose sonic fingerprints grace icons like Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, and Stevie Wonder, infuses this track with rich, rootsy textures that elevate its timeless melody.
This single marks the first taste of Clive Hunt’s upcoming album, a tribute to Sting and The Police’s enduring catalogue.
THIRD WORLD’S SOULFUL HARMONIES GLIDE OVER HUNT’S WARM, DUB-KISSED PRODUCTION
The project features reggae powerhouses like Steel Pulse, Maxi Priest, The Skatalites, and Big Youth each reimagining classics with authentic island vibes.
Third World’s soulful harmonies glide effortlessly over Hunt’s warm, dub-kissed production. The song’s heartfelt lyrics—“You’ll remember me when the west wind moves upon the fields of barley”—take on fresh life, woven into skanking rhythms and earthy basslines.
Wrapped in rich reggae textures, the track pulses with both nostalgia and fresh energy. This version glows with sunshine-soaked melodies and rootsy depth, offering a vibrant glimpse into an album that reimagines classics with bold, island-infused spirit.
ABOUT THIRD WORLD
For 47 years, Third World has been a powerhouse in reggae, blending R&B, funk, pop, rock, dancehall, and rap. With nine Grammy nominations, chart-topping hits, and sold-out tours across six continents, they’ve earned global respect.
Their legacy runs deep from recording with Bob Marley and Stevie Wonder to opening for The Jackson 5. Their 22nd album, More Work To Be Done, produced by Damian Marley, earned a 2020 Grammy nod.
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ABOUT CLIVE HUNT
Clive Hunt, born in Linstead, Jamaica, is a legendary multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, and producer in the reggae music scene. A master of the trumpet, he honed his skills at Stony Hill Approved School before touring with Byron Lee and the Dragonaires.
Hunt’s production credits include work with reggae icons such as Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, Dennis Bovell and Jimmy Cliff. With a career spanning several decades, he continues to shape the sound of reggae, blending rich instrumentation with timeless vibes.
