Bob Marley- Who Colt the Game info?

verve825

Bluepastures
Wondering if anyone happens to know the story behind the Marley 7" (I'm guessing) "Who Colt the Game" b/w "Who Colt the Dub"? Found a copy on an unmarked cd recently, and it's a pretty remarkable track. Thing is, the production values are so high, I almost wonder if it's not a case of found vocals being slapped on top of a recently backing track. Moreover, though I get the gist of the song, could someone help out with the meaning/significance of the phrase "colt" in this context? Obviously, it's early-mid '60s JA patois for something, but I've got no clue beyond that...

Sincere thanks in advance,

Regards,

jlb
 

petergunn

plywood violin
i do not know what version you have, but if i recall Marley recorded the song more than once... once maybe in the late 60's, early 70's and once in like 78 or so, at the Black Ark w/ Lee Perry... that might be the version you have
 

verve825

Bluepastures
Cheers- thanks for the reply. Gotta be the Black Ark I have- Scratch's presence explains the production. D'you know if/which other tracks exist from those sessions?

Regards,

jlb
 
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