Sinner Man

(Traditional, later credited to Tosh)

A.k.a. Zimmerman, Downpresser or Downpressor Man.


The Wailers, 1966

Recorded at Studio One, early 1966, after Bob Marley moved to Delaware. Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer on lead. Lloyd Knibb - drums, Bryan "Bassie" Atkinson - bass, Lyn Taitt - guitar, Jackie Mittoo - piano. UK singles (Ska Beat JB 249) with Lonesome Track on the a-side, 1966 and (Island WI 3009) with Let Him Go on the a-side, December 1966. Produced by Clement S. Dodd. Time: 3:06.


Peter Tosh & The Wailers, 1971

This version is named Downpressor. Recorded early 1971 when Bob Marley was in Sweden. Peter Tosh - lead vocal, Bunny Wailer - backing vocal. Produced by Lee Perry. Time: 3:14.


Peter Tosh & The Wailers, 1971

Instrumental version. Produced by Lee Perry. Time: 3:12.


Peter Tosh, 1977

Recorded at Randy's Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. Musicians on the 1977 album Equal Rights: Peter Tosh - vocals, guitar & keyboards, Sly Dunbar - drums, Earl Lindo - keyboards, Bunny Wailers - background vocals, Robbie Shakespeare - bass, Al Anderson - guitar. Additional musicians: Carlie Barrett - drums, Harold Butler - clavinet, Dirty Harry - tenor sax, Tyrone Downie - keyboards, Karl Pitterson - guitar, Bobby Ellis - trumpet, Skully - percussion, Abdul Wall - guitar. Produced by Peter Tosh.


Peter Tosh, 1983

Medley with Equal Rights. Recorded live August 23, 1983, at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA. Produced by Michael C. Collins. Time: 7:28.


Peter Tosh, 1983

Shorter mix. Medley with Equal Rights. Recorded live August 23, 1983, at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, USA. Produced by Michael C. Collins. Time: 6:05.


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