Ken Boothe [1972] - Is It Because I'm Black [Splash (JA) ]

One that has been getting spins at Sunday Soul Sessions is a great two-step/reggae version of Syl Johnson's Is It Because I'm Black which adds another dimension to the original deep soul cut.

It got a US release on Splash and came out a couple of times in UK on legendary reggae label Trojan in 1973 and as a b Side to Who Gets Your Love in 1979.  It is also on UK only 'Let's Get It On' album from 1974 on Trojan.

Syl Johnson [1968] - Is It Because I'm Black [Twinight 125]

The original deep soul version from 1968.

Ken Boothe [1974] - That's The Way Nature Planned It [Trojan TR.7910]

Another Ken Boothe track worth checking out is his version of The Four Tops - That's The Way Nature Planned It which is also on UK only Let's Get It On album from 1974.