Artist · chart history
Third World
Band Kingston Jamaica Formed 1973 Jamaican reggae fusion band
Third World formed in 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. Third World has 7 chart appearances on 7 radio countdowns from 1 station on RockLists, spanning 1999–2005. The most successful song on radio countdowns is “Now That We Found Love”, which appears on 7 lists with a best position of #699. The station that charted Third World most often is CD101 (Columbus, OH), with 7 appearances.
Third World came together in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1973 and set out to take reggae places it hadn't been. They are a reggae fusion band, and the fusion part matters: soul, funk and even disco all seep into the grooves, giving their records a slick, danceable shine without losing the island pulse underneath.
Richard Daley has been there from the very beginning, the one constant through a string of lineup changes, and over the years the ranks have included Bunny Rugs, Stephen "Cat" Coore and Michael "Ibo" Cooper. Journey to Addis, in 1978, brought them "Now That We Found Love", a sunny, strutting reggae-soul crossover built for the dance floor, and it has kept its glow on the countdowns ever since.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs by Third World on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Now That We Found Love | 7 | #699 | – | – |
Albums with charting songs
Where each song was first released, from MusicBrainz.
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