With Christmas imminent, my work being excessively busy and various domestic and international problems to think about, I’ve found myself spending more time worrying about the various spellings of this track and artist than has probably been legally sane. Was it Green Line or Green Light? One pressing of the single that I saw plumped for Greenling. And was it Garnet Silk or Garnett Silk?
Being a reggae infused record, there was also the consideration of what the eponymous Green Line meant? Was it ganja related? A particular type of hemp, maybe? Alas, no. Silk seems to have been far too clean-living a man to have indulged in that during his short life, and it certainly wouldn't have benefitted his gorgeous singing voice. A lot of his material, including this track, was deeply spiritual in its tone. I think the green and red lines mentioned here refer to lines that if followed either lead to redemption (green) or temptation (red). In other words, the track is an affirmation of faith towards Jah, a commitment and expression of love to God. Which makes it a perfect pre-Christmas track for this blog.
Stay safe and well over this festive period, friends.
Video courtesy of Reggae Select
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