Chalice - Good To Be There (audio). -
💡 If you enjoy this track, check out their 1982 hit "I'm Trying," which Chalice released as a defense of the reggae genre during the shifting musical landscape of the early '80s. Chalice - Good To Be There
The lyrics describe a difficult path—"though the road is rocking"—that the "children of Zion" must travel to reach home. Chalice - Good to be there (audio).
The song is deeply rooted in , specifically the "rocky road" to Zion. 💡 If you enjoy this track, check out
In reggae culture, the "chalice" itself is a sacred pipe used in Rastafari rituals to symbolize unity and oneness of spirit—a sentiment mirrored in the song's inclusive, hopeful tone. 💿 Where to Listen In reggae culture, the "chalice" itself is a
Chalice was unique for being a during a time when many reggae acts relied on studio house bands.
Original 7" presses were released under the Joe Gibbs Music label in Jamaica.
The track features fluid guitar lines and heavy use of keyboards, which were integrated into a classic reggae groove.