The title track , “ 1865 ( 96 Degrees in the Shade ) ” , refers to the year of the Morant Bay rebellion , headed by the Baptist deacon and preacher Paul Bogle . Although the rebellion failed , the song makes clear that Bogle ’s actions reverberated across Jamaican history . The song has “ simmering , rootsy beat , subtly infectious melody , lovely guitar work and potent lyrics . ” The album " was an enormous critical success in the U.K. and Europe , and spawned an all-time classic single in the title track , " writes Steve Huey of AllMusic
Morant Bay rebellion
Morant Bay rebellion
96° in the Shade