How can anyone not love Reggae? I was a 1980 born child in Birmingham UK (brum) my parents music there was either rock or reggae!.....im thankful for both 🙏 😊
By comparison, my eyes were barely open when Bob Marley hit the music scene! What a delight he was! He wore his heart on his sleeve; who couldn’t love the man? Should anything Marley begin to play, I’d be out on the floor dancing! He was a man with a spirit that has transcended time! Great song choice, guys!
I was born in 1992 about 10 years after brother Bob died and as someone that grew to in the Caribbean I have an heartfelt appreciation and respect for him and I can only imagine the impact he had on people that were alive to have a first hand look at his musical journey Thank you 🙏 for doin this reaction and keeping this legend alive even in death Stay blessed and stay safe guys
Easily one of the most important musicians of the last 100 years. A spiritual revolutionary his contribution to music can not be overstated. I've read that at the height of his popularity he was supporting as many as 5000 people in Jamaica. He only drove BMW because he said it stood for Bob Marley and the Wailers.
I took my younger brother to see Bob Marley for his 23rd birthday on May 18th, 1978 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, MI. Lots of good vibes, he be jammin’, we be jammin’.
Got into Bob at aged 14 and he became my favourite music artist (i almost became rastafarian but couldn't grow dreadlocks), but smoked my first spliff at 16. His message was gold and i got all my mates into him. I have a best mate, that when we catch up, we get on the piss (Aussie expression for drinking) and we will sing Bob songs for hours. So positive its not funny! If we are talking Bob, then i suggest "So much trouble in the world", "Misty Morning", "One Drop", " Satisfy my soul" or "Who the cap fit". None of those are "hits" but after listening to Bob for over 30 years, these are the ones i never get sick of and are my favourites.
Bob Marley is right there next to The Beatles as both a musical genius and maybe the most popular singer/songwriter of all time. At some point I realized that everywhere I went I heard Bob Marley playing. I heard him in steak houses in the deep South, in a pizza joint in Manhattan, at a bar in the Florida Keys, in a cab in Belize, at a Taco shop in Tijuana, and played over the sound system before numerous concerts almost regardless of what bands were featured.
Bob Marley sold 70 million records worldwide. The Beatles sold 600 million records worldwide. Facts. I didn't say he wasn't good, I just said he wasn't up there with the Beatles.@@dances998
RIP: Bob Marley 💔🔥🎸U R Missed Thank you for reacting to Bob Marley. I've been a longtime fan. It's said to hear Corey say he's never seen a live performance of Marley singing. I think we should rectify that right now. 😉 Here's a live performance, if interested. "Bob Marley Live 80 HD "Redemption Song - Could You Be Loved (7/10)" --Redemption song by Marley is another timeless anthem that continues to resonate with listeners worldwide. it is somewhat of a last testament from the reggae legend. It was written during a very painful time in Bob Marley's life. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer, and it was during his illness that he penned this poignant tune. The song is his final track on his album "Uprising" this album was released on June 10, 1980. Tragically, Marley was shot and passed away on May 11, 1981, more than 10 months later. I really enjoyed your reaction, fellas' this brought back a lot of beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing we appreciate you.
It is a crime that someone added those sound effects in. I would also have liked it better without the animations overlaid. You just don't mess with Bob's music.
TIMELESS! Bob Marley and the Wailers transcend time. All of the original Wailers Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer (Livingston) and of course the greatest rhythm section of all-time the Barrett Brothers Carlton on Drums and the groove master himself Anston "Familyman" Barrett on the Bass are as legendary as Bob. I'm quite sure the upcoming movie will fail to capture the details I would like to provide. I feel there is a large misconception when it comes to Bob Marley and Wailers and pop culture. We are in a place in time where Bob's image has been exploited and made famous as a symbol of 420, a pot ambassador, and a happy-go-lucky man of peace. This is a distorted image of the man which undervalues his greatness and the intent of misinterpretation of the man and his music/message. The only good thing is that man has been illuminated far more in death than in Life. Especially in the U.S. Although his image today is global his band still needed to be an opening act for many years after being a major headliner abroad. Bob Marley and the Wailers gained more popularity and received far more radio airplay outside of the U.S. It was only after his death he would receive his just due over the American Airwaves. It's hard to emphasize the lack of radio airplay he received in the U.S. prior to his death. Reggae music in general was considered elementary, unsophisticated, not serious by most DJs and radio program directors. Reggae was considered novelty music, not serious, it was unlike anything anyone ever heard so it remained somewhat obscure. It virtually was non-existent on the radio in the U.S. But in the U.K. it was a different story due to the SKA music that had taken hold years earlier from the large West Indie (Jamaican) population that was cast into the working class. These immigrants brought with them the music of their homeland Jamaica, primarily Jamaican Ska. Ironically, this music would be adopted by the white working-class youths who lived in the same working-class areas of London. Soon after these white youths saw it as their music and as a tribute to those who brought that music and would buzz cut their hair as short as possible to match the black youths' own hairstyle. This along with their choice of clothing such as Doc Martin style boots and Harington jackets would be the basis for a new subculture known as "Skinhead". Yes, that's right the origin of that subculture had its start as a tribute to their black friends who shared their music and culture with them. One must remember this was before the Rastafarian influence on Reggae music that brought the Dreadlock hairstyle into fashion. Black youths in London in those days buzz-cut their hair as short as possible because at the time they wanted to reduce any symbolic association with having an Afro which was viewed as a threat to most white people at the time due to the rise of the militant Black Power movement in the U.S. which encouraged black people to embrace their African roots by growing out their hair. They chose to use a new name for that hairstyle, a name to represent their African roots. Can you guess what they would call it? Thats right it would now and forever be called an Afro. This will not be the first or last time a hairstyle would serve as a symbolic representation of one's beliefs. In fact, the Dreadlock hairstyle would also become an even more symbolically meaningful gesture than the Afro. Many are unaware of the symbolic meaning of the Dreadlock Hairstyle and no it was not just a hairstyle without meaning. Jamaica had its own movements for equality and Afro-Centric movements. One of these groups was influenced by the teachings of Marcus Garvey who was a promoter of Pan-Africanism. This group would be called Rastafarians. Rastas chose to embrace that idea by presenting themselves to appear DREADFUL. They did this primarily as an act of defiance and as a reminder to society of the effects and toll that has been taken upon those who suffered from the effects of slavery. Each dreadlock represented that of a whip. So when they shook their head in a whipping motion it represented them cracking the whip back at oppression. It was a symbolic gesture of defiance. Bob Marley and the Wailers became Rastafarians and their music reflected their Rasta beliefs. That was what Bob Marley and all of the Wailers' music was all about. Defiance, Resolve, and Justice. They viewed themselves as revolutionaries with music as their weapons. Peter Tosh (The Hemperor) was the most militant of the Wailers and wrote one of their greatest tracks "Get Up, Stand Up" and he was massive and influential in his own right. Bunny Wailer as well. Bunny would later become well known for creating the Electric Boogie" (also known as the "Electric Slide") a dance song written and originally recorded in 1976 by Bunny Wailer. Please excuse the long comment but I feel it helps to get a better view of the man and the music. So let us get back to music and how it was formed. the Original Wailers formed as a Ska Group in early 1964. It was primarily comprised of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Bob's step-brother Bunny Livingston (Wailer). They found success immediately with their hit track "Simmer Down" that same year. They emerged as one of the top Ska groups in Jamaica. As mentioned above Ska had taken root in the late 60's in London and laid the foundation for the similarly accented Reggae sound. Although Ska is considered to be the foundation of Reggae it generally is at a faster tempo and is accented on the the upbeat. The sound that is attributed to Reggae is the One Drop Beat. This beat is at a slower tempo and accented differently. The ONE-DROP GROOVE is a unique drumming style where the first beat of the bar is 'dropped' or left silent. Instead, the emphasis is put on the third beat. The guitar generally accents the offbeat while the bass freely weaves its way on the beat and off the beat as long as it lands on the third beat with the bass drum. The bass is the primary driver of the groove. Jammin is a good example of the One Drop Groove. This One Drop Groove is essentially the reggae sound. This sound along with the Rasta inspired lyrics would be the true essence of Marley's music. It was Defiant, it was Hopeful, it is TIMELESS!
Seems like reggae was more underground than mainstream. Which is probably why it's so good it was never tainted . I was introduced more into by Jimmy Cliff. Good tune.
I mention videos but I'm not the dude who becomes an authority/expert and recommends but came across a pretty nice mashup of Bob and Billy Idol a couple months back. "With a rebel yell, she cried stand up for your rights" for anyone interested. Happy Holidays btw
40 years ago on my 21st birthday, I was out with some mates in Manchester UK, long story short,we drank a lot of blobs in Yates and 6 hrs later we all back at someone's apartment and iam sat there spliff in hand and Bob marley legend album was blasting out Jamming. Cheers guys for that trip .lol
Corey, since you mentioned it, there is no videos of it, but the live album, "Babylon by Bus" (which is, in MY opinion, the greatest live album recorded, of any genre) is lit! You guys might want to give it a listen, from start to finish. Also, there's "Bob Marley and the Wailers" Live" which is also a fantabulous live album.
Listen to Punky Reggae Party on the Babylon by bus album which you'll come to find is one of the greatest live albums ever. in this song Bob Marley mentions The clash because of their punk rock and love for reggae. The clash have a lot of great reggae songs. punky reggae party has such a driving beat I think you'll love it.
IN A BIG WAY he was a "legend and so revered" because the WEIGHT OF THE DUTY THAT ALL PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE - that of standing for truth and rights in coalition - was left to people like him, effectively making him an isolated IDOL, which is folly, especially considering where humanity is at now. The other point is so many stop at B. Marley when talking about his contribution, forgetting/disregarding the EPIC HISTORY OF RASTAFARI and the Emperor HAILE SELASSIE I of ETHIOPIA. B. MArley gave ALL CREDIT of his music to the Emperor. Hardly anyone takes that into account. To the world, with all the distractions going on (including the distraction of everybody's EGOS) THE BLACK POWERHOUSE AND MYSTIC ARCHETYPE OF THE MODERN AGE within Rastafari has been relegated to a mere footnote in the career of B. Marley. WOE TO THE WORLD
"No bullet can stop us now" is referencing the attempted assassination on him in 1976. The bullet was never extracted and remained in his arm when he left us in 1981.
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A God of not just reggae but music.
Huge part of my young life in London in the 70’s.
How can anyone not love Reggae? I was a 1980 born child in Birmingham UK (brum) my parents music there was either rock or reggae!.....im thankful for both 🙏 😊
Bob Marley Live! from 1975. Every single track is astounding!🖖🏼
By comparison, my eyes were barely open when Bob Marley hit the music scene! What a delight he was! He wore his heart on his sleeve; who couldn’t love the man? Should anything Marley begin to play, I’d be out on the floor dancing! He was a man with a spirit that has transcended time!
Great song choice, guys!
Bob’s LIVE performances are even better than the record version.
went and saw bob when he toured australia in 79. i"m 70 now and still listen to him every day
I was born in 1992 about 10 years after brother Bob died and as someone that grew to in the Caribbean I have an heartfelt appreciation and respect for him and I can only imagine the impact he had on people that were alive to have a first hand look at his musical journey
Thank you 🙏 for doin this reaction and keeping this legend alive even in death
Stay blessed and stay safe guys
Marley's voice was so crisp. Legend!!
Bob Marley and The Wailers live at the Rainbow in London is PHENOMENAL for live performances to react to.
Easily one of the most important musicians of the last 100 years. A spiritual revolutionary his contribution to music can not be overstated. I've read that at the height of his popularity he was supporting as many as 5000 people in Jamaica. He only drove BMW because he said it stood for Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Beautiful song.. my first time hearing the whole thing .. thank you for sharing
I took my younger brother to see Bob Marley for his 23rd birthday on May 18th, 1978 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, MI. Lots of good vibes, he be jammin’, we be jammin’.
Got into Bob at aged 14 and he became my favourite music artist (i almost became rastafarian but couldn't grow dreadlocks), but smoked my first spliff at 16. His message was gold and i got all my mates into him. I have a best mate, that when we catch up, we get on the piss (Aussie expression for drinking) and we will sing Bob songs for hours. So positive its not funny! If we are talking Bob, then i suggest "So much trouble in the world", "Misty Morning", "One Drop", " Satisfy my soul" or "Who the cap fit". None of those are "hits" but after listening to Bob for over 30 years, these are the ones i never get sick of and are my favourites.
"Jamming was the thing in the past" smooth and chill peace of art. It´s good for people to see and learn more from Legend. Irie I.
Bob Marley is right there next to The Beatles as both a musical genius and maybe the most popular singer/songwriter of all time. At some point I realized that everywhere I went I heard Bob Marley playing. I heard him in steak houses in the deep South, in a pizza joint in Manhattan, at a bar in the Florida Keys, in a cab in Belize, at a Taco shop in Tijuana, and played over the sound system before numerous concerts almost regardless of what bands were featured.
He's good but nowhere near The Beatles. I know maybe 3 Bob Marley songs and 100's of Beatles songs.
They're not listening to the Beatles in Africa, India and China. 4 billion people! Idiot.
In the Middle East, who are they listening to? Not the Beatles. Bob Marley, Get up Stand Up! That song is played everywhere in every culture.
@j.h.3777 I don't know no beatles songs 🤷♂️ I know 100 of marley songs and his sons songs. That's an invalid statement right there.
Bob Marley sold 70 million records worldwide. The Beatles sold 600 million records worldwide. Facts. I didn't say he wasn't good, I just said he wasn't up there with the Beatles.@@dances998
RIP Mr Bob Marley! He was and still is A Masterpiece❤
RIP: Bob Marley 💔🔥🎸U R Missed
Thank you for reacting to Bob Marley. I've been a longtime fan. It's said to hear Corey say he's never seen a live performance of Marley singing. I think we should rectify that right now. 😉
Here's a live performance, if interested. "Bob Marley Live 80 HD "Redemption Song - Could You Be Loved (7/10)" --Redemption song by Marley is another timeless anthem that continues to resonate with listeners worldwide. it is somewhat of a last testament from the reggae legend. It was written during a very painful time in Bob Marley's life. In 1977 Marley was diagnosed with cancer, and it was during his illness that he penned this poignant tune. The song is his final track on his album "Uprising" this album was released on June 10, 1980. Tragically, Marley was shot and passed away on May 11, 1981, more than 10 months later. I really enjoyed your reaction, fellas' this brought back a lot of beautiful memories. Thanks for sharing we appreciate you.
I love Bob! ❤💛🖤💚
On May 11th 1981 i had the worst Birthday ever. How can i ever forget. Rest in Power Bob. 🤘❤️
It is a crime that someone added those sound effects in. I would also have liked it better without the animations overlaid. You just don't mess with Bob's music.
He has many more great songs! Bob the GOAT
Bob Marley and Freddie Mercury are gods of music 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Watchin ma granpa "Rollin" His "cigz".... Listenin to the Soldiers!!!! 🦁
TIMELESS! Bob Marley and the Wailers transcend time. All of the original Wailers Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer (Livingston) and of course the greatest rhythm section of all-time the Barrett Brothers Carlton on Drums and the groove master himself Anston "Familyman" Barrett on the Bass are as legendary as Bob. I'm quite sure the upcoming movie will fail to capture the details I would like to provide.
I feel there is a large misconception when it comes to Bob Marley and Wailers and pop culture. We are in a place in time where Bob's image has been exploited and made famous as a symbol of 420, a pot ambassador, and a happy-go-lucky man of peace. This is a distorted image of the man which undervalues his greatness and the intent of misinterpretation of the man and his music/message.
The only good thing is that man has been illuminated far more in death than in Life. Especially in the U.S. Although his image today is global his band still needed to be an opening act for many years after being a major headliner abroad. Bob Marley and the Wailers gained more popularity and received far more radio airplay outside of the U.S. It was only after his death he would receive his just due over the American Airwaves.
It's hard to emphasize the lack of radio airplay he received in the U.S. prior to his death. Reggae music in general was considered elementary, unsophisticated, not serious by most DJs and radio program directors. Reggae was considered novelty music, not serious, it was unlike anything anyone ever heard so it remained somewhat obscure. It virtually was non-existent on the radio in the U.S. But in the U.K. it was a different story due to the SKA music that had taken hold years earlier from the large West Indie (Jamaican) population that was cast into the working class.
These immigrants brought with them the music of their homeland Jamaica, primarily Jamaican Ska. Ironically, this music would be adopted by the white working-class youths who lived in the same working-class areas of London. Soon after these white youths saw it as their music and as a tribute to those who brought that music and would buzz cut their hair as short as possible to match the black youths' own hairstyle. This along with their choice of clothing such as Doc Martin style boots and Harington jackets would be the basis for a new subculture known as "Skinhead". Yes, that's right the origin of that subculture had its start as a tribute to their black friends who shared their music and culture with them.
One must remember this was before the Rastafarian influence on Reggae music that brought the Dreadlock hairstyle into fashion. Black youths in London in those days buzz-cut their hair as short as possible because at the time they wanted to reduce any symbolic association with having an Afro which was viewed as a threat to most white people at the time due to the rise of the militant Black Power movement in the U.S. which encouraged black people to embrace their African roots by growing out their hair. They chose to use a new name for that hairstyle, a name to represent their African roots. Can you guess what they would call it? Thats right it would now and forever be called an Afro.
This will not be the first or last time a hairstyle would serve as a symbolic representation of one's beliefs. In fact, the Dreadlock hairstyle would also become an even more symbolically meaningful gesture than the Afro. Many are unaware of the symbolic meaning of the Dreadlock Hairstyle and no it was not just a hairstyle without meaning. Jamaica had its own movements for equality and Afro-Centric movements. One of these groups was influenced by the teachings of Marcus Garvey who was a promoter of Pan-Africanism.
This group would be called Rastafarians. Rastas chose to embrace that idea by presenting themselves to appear DREADFUL. They did this primarily as an act of defiance and as a reminder to society of the effects and toll that has been taken upon those who suffered from the effects of slavery. Each dreadlock represented that of a whip. So when they shook their head in a whipping motion it represented them cracking the whip back at oppression. It was a symbolic gesture of defiance.
Bob Marley and the Wailers became Rastafarians and their music reflected their Rasta beliefs. That was what Bob Marley and all of the Wailers' music was all about. Defiance, Resolve, and Justice. They viewed themselves as revolutionaries with music as their weapons. Peter Tosh (The Hemperor) was the most militant of the Wailers and wrote one of their greatest tracks "Get Up, Stand Up" and he was massive and influential in his own right. Bunny Wailer as well. Bunny would later become well known for creating the Electric Boogie" (also known as the "Electric Slide") a dance song written and originally recorded in 1976 by Bunny Wailer.
Please excuse the long comment but I feel it helps to get a better view of the man and the music. So let us get back to music and how it was formed. the Original Wailers formed as a Ska Group in early 1964. It was primarily comprised of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh & Bob's step-brother Bunny Livingston (Wailer). They found success immediately with their hit track "Simmer Down" that same year. They emerged as one of the top Ska groups in Jamaica.
As mentioned above Ska had taken root in the late 60's in London and laid the foundation for the similarly accented Reggae sound. Although Ska is considered to be the foundation of Reggae it generally is at a faster tempo and is accented on the the upbeat. The sound that is attributed to Reggae is the One Drop Beat. This beat is at a slower tempo and accented differently. The ONE-DROP GROOVE is a unique drumming style where the first beat of the bar is 'dropped' or left silent. Instead, the emphasis is put on the third beat. The guitar generally accents the offbeat while the bass freely weaves its way on the beat and off the beat as long as it lands on the third beat with the bass drum. The bass is the primary driver of the groove. Jammin is a good example of the One Drop Groove.
This One Drop Groove is essentially the reggae sound. This sound along with the Rasta inspired lyrics would be the true essence of Marley's music. It was Defiant, it was Hopeful, it is TIMELESS!
I used to sing this to my kids at bedtime, except I changed the lyrics to "pajamas."
Seems like reggae was more underground than mainstream. Which is probably why it's so good it was never tainted . I was introduced more into by Jimmy Cliff. Good tune.
There's a movie coming out about Bob Marley's life, I am excited about seeing it.
Netflix?
I have more of bob marleys records than any other artist.. everybody use to stand up when the dj played his songs... NZ
Headphones and no distractions.👍
What the hell !? Have you never ever heard this before ? Omg poor child ❤xx
I saw Bob at the Waikiki Shell in 79 with my elbows on the stage. TOP IT
Saw the Wailers last summer, I highly recommend their live show.
I mention videos but I'm not the dude who becomes an authority/expert and recommends but came across a pretty nice mashup of Bob and Billy Idol a couple months back.
"With a rebel yell, she cried stand up for your rights" for anyone interested.
Happy Holidays btw
Brothers ) MadLoVe & Respect. Bob Marley & Wailers Made the world to Discover the condition & Harsh really of this World.
40 years ago on my 21st birthday, I was out with some mates in Manchester UK, long story short,we drank a lot of blobs in Yates and 6 hrs later we all back at someone's apartment and iam sat there spliff in hand and Bob marley legend album was blasting out Jamming.
Cheers guys for that trip .lol
Reminds me of high school.
I like ohber songs of his more though.
People forget Jamaica music is use by Africas in their Apartheid fight and lot of other equality fight in Africa....... PROUD to be a Jamaican
Bob Marley is my hero R. I. P. Peter tosh is also good 🕯️🕯️💫
Corey, since you mentioned it, there is no videos of it, but the live album, "Babylon by Bus" (which is, in MY opinion, the greatest live album recorded, of any genre) is lit! You guys might want to give it a listen, from start to finish. Also, there's "Bob Marley and the Wailers" Live" which is also a fantabulous live album.
Listen to Punky Reggae Party on the Babylon by bus album which you'll come to find is one of the greatest live albums ever. in this song Bob Marley mentions The clash because of their punk rock and love for reggae. The clash have a lot of great reggae songs. punky reggae party has such a driving beat I think you'll love it.
I think my favorite Bob Marley song is Midnight Ravers. It’s hard to believe he was only 36 when he died.
IN A BIG WAY he was a "legend and so revered" because the WEIGHT OF THE DUTY THAT ALL PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE - that of standing for truth and rights in coalition - was left to people like him, effectively making him an isolated IDOL, which is folly, especially considering where humanity is at now. The other point is so many stop at B. Marley when talking about his contribution, forgetting/disregarding the EPIC HISTORY OF RASTAFARI and the Emperor HAILE SELASSIE I of ETHIOPIA. B. MArley gave ALL CREDIT of his music to the Emperor. Hardly anyone takes that into account.
To the world, with all the distractions going on (including the distraction of everybody's EGOS) THE BLACK POWERHOUSE AND MYSTIC ARCHETYPE OF THE MODERN AGE within Rastafari has been relegated to a mere footnote in the career of B. Marley. WOE TO THE WORLD
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I grew up un a cholo home. LIstened to this from birth every morning before school
"No bullet can stop us now" is referencing the attempted assassination on him in 1976. The bullet was never extracted and remained in his arm when he left us in 1981.
Check out Bob Marley lively up yourself live at the Rainbow theatre.
Y'all should react to bob marley's "Time will tell" and "Natural Mystic" next. Those are some really good ones
Listen to We and Them next. It's a real one.
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Watch the No Woman No Cry performance from Live at the Rainbow 1977.
If you think bob was a walking talking revolution, you should check out peter tosh to.
React to Dennis Brown, he has way better songs that Bob Marley
garbage visualization because of visual effects unnecessary distractions from the overall music video.
Horrible to add those idiotic sound effects to a brilliant song. Lame
This ain’t original.