What are everyone's favorite Bob Marley tunes?
Recently, I've been scrupulously exploring his back-catalogue, and have come to love 'Jah Live', 'War', 'High Tide or Low Tide', 'Them Belly Full' and 'Lively Up Yourself'.
If I am to answer my own question, then my favorite tune is probably 'Three Little Birds'. I can't think of a more positive, genuine and up-lifting song.
He is my favourite and most inspirational artist in any genre, the man was incredible a total one off. Not only did he reach unbelievable heights with his music he also uplifted his people with his actions. Did you guys know that he performed at an important political concert in Jamaica the day after an assassination attempt (he still had part of the bullet in his arm)? He believed in his music and its message so much that he was willing to die for it and in this day and age of wanna be gangstas and try hard thugs (who are never seen without bodyguards and bullet proof vests) this man was a true champion for his people.
My favourite Marley songs would be Trench Town Rock, Stir it up, Rat Race, Concrete Jungle, Could you be loved, Waiting in vain and Soul Rebel.
This man could never be overrated in my opinion.
Ya Krunk'd, you should check out his live albums man.
You would be correct sir, its pretty heavy going in some parts but its a very rewarding read.
Live albums would be Bob Marley and the Wailers Live:
and Babylon by Bus:
Both are incredible, this is reggae at its best. 😮💨
I just now downloaded Babylon By Bus the other day. I'd never been a big fan of reggae at all, actually the only reggae songs I liked were a couple famous bob marley tunes and even those I only liked and not loved. But like I said I just downloaded Babylon By Bus the other day after reading a good review on it and I just bought it today, that's how good it is. It's easily one of the best albums I've ever listened to. It's so much more raw, emotional and in depth then I ever though reggae could be. My favorite song on the album is I guess Concrete Jungle, it's pretty hard to pick though.
I didn't want to make a new thread cause I knew there had to be a thread on him already but I just wanted to bump this one to share my appreciation for his music and ask his fnas what other albums of his are recommended? I prefer studio albums or live recordings to greatest hits compilations.. I already downloaded "Legend."
Its a whole new experience listening to him live Afro, the band are so tight but so loose at the same time if that makes any sense. "Stir it up" live after some cheeba is an experienced not to be missed.
The first link i posted above is another live album that i think you'd enjoy, the studio albums are great but i much prefer the live ones.
Yeah i grew up listening to my dads (who's Jamaincan) reggae records. Artists like Desmond Decker, U-Roy, Pete Tosh, Lee Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Steel Pulse, Sly and Robbie, Gregory Issacs, Maxi Preist, UB40 and of course Bob were always playing in the background when i was young.
Some other artists you may like are Barrington Levy, Horace Andy, Ziggy Marley and Dillinger. Nowadys reggae seems to have been bastardised by people like Sean Paul and such so i dont listen to the current trends much.
There are a few good New Zealand reggae bands over here though like The Black Seeds, Katchafire, Salmonella Dub and Rhombus. I'd recommend any of those.