Gary Bird & The GB Experience - The Crown (1983)

From The Lost Record Covers Club

A gem.  This is a Stevie Wonder production in every sense with GB handling the rapped vocal. The lyrics about ancient history are fairly tame and follow the flow of the early "Rapper's Delight" style.  The female vocal chorus lifts the whole track with the Stevie sung bridge showing the class of Mr Morris.  The naff sleeve comes from the video where Gary is educating his class about self worth and pride etc.  Gary Byrd is a DJ and social activist.

Motown - TMGT 1312 (12" Single)