Bob Marley and the Wailers - Africa Unite - 11/30/1979 - Oakland Auditorium (Official)

Bob Marley and the Wailers - Africa Unite
Recorded Live: 11/30/1979 - Oakland Auditorium - Oakland, CA
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Personnel:
Bob Marley - vocals, rhythm guitar
Aston Barrett - bass
Carlton Barrett - drums
Al Anderson - lead guitar
Junior Marvin - lead guitar
Earl Lindo - organ, clavinet
Tyrone Downie - keyboards
Alvin Patterson - percussion
Devon Evans - percussion
David Madden - trumpet
Glen DaCosta - saxophone
Rita Marley - background vocals
Judy Mowatt - background vocals
Guest: Donald Kinsey - lead guitar
Guest: Ron Wood - rhythm guitar
Summary:
Bob Marley had gone from "critic's darling" and "buzz-driven roots rocker" to bona fide reggae superstar by the time he arrived in Oakland, California in the fall of 1979 to perform this show with his band, The Wailers. Record executive Chris Blackwell might have discovered Marley in his native Jamaica and exposed him to a massive global audience, but it was rock icons like Eric Clapton, who were singing both his praises and his songs, that helped forward Marley's popularity in America.
This Marley show, recorded less than two years before his untimely death from cancer, is similar to the extended performance found on 1978's Babylon by Bus double live album. Marley lived for the stage, and this show is ample proof that he was one of the most electrifying performers ever to emerge from the international music scene. Like another falling star from an earlier era, Jimi Hendrix, Marley shot across the pop culture landscape like a flaming comet - and before he could be fully recognized for his artistic brilliance - was gone. That's at least one reason why his legacy has elevated him to near mythical proportions.
Opening with "Positive Vibration," this show contains 19 classic Marley songs, including "Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)," "I Shot The Sheriff," "No Woman No Cry," "Exodus," "Is This Love?," "Jammin'" and "Get Up Stand Up." The Wailers, though none of its original members except Marley remained by 1979, play rock solid reggae rhythms behind his impassioned vocals. Keyboardists Tyrone Downie and Earl Lindo have incredible chops, and are only outdone by longtime Wailers guitarist Al Anderson. Enhancing this stellar show is a fantastic guest performance by guitarist Ron Wood of The Rolling Stones for the six-song encore.
More than a quarter century after his death, Bob Marley's popularity with outsiders and rebels, coupled with his legacy as a musical genius and status as a pop culture icon, only grows and grows with each passing year. This show is a great example of why Marley's enduring musical catalog remains one of the most exciting and influential in the history of popular recordings.

[@babygirllll1234]

One of the best entertainer to ever lived.. he was so ahead of the game

[@josephholder4492]

Almost 50 years later and he's still ahead

[@ayomidealonge7120]

This is the year 2021. And Africa is still yet to do as you’ve said King.
Maybe one day… Just maybe.

[@makoninyashar.2144]

this is the best live performance of the song

[@fairpoor]

I'm here because i love Bob Marley.

[@modrickmlambo394]

2020 September we're here still trying to fix this our Africa

[@mouctardiallo2015]

Bob marley dans mon esprit

[@innohurry71]

Unite for the Africans abroad, me say, unite for the Africans a-yaarrrd.

[@evasimpson503]

He knew , now I understand everything you were trying so hard to make us see , one love

[@chrismaw5117]

trying to tell people for long time need bob back or just have people listen to is words he was so powerful

[@gloriajackson18]

There is a time for everything. 2017 is the time to unite. Praise The Lord.

[@JTJUlian]

Gloria Jackson hopefully 2019

[@luc-thierrydimi6209]

Yes, Africa must unite now

[@annettepalmer3954]

That was such a energetic video ,of late music icon Bob Marley. And also the wonderful wailer's.
Loved Bob Marley danced moves.
Loved his head shakes ,and loved his dread locks..
Thus that energetic video as surely brightened up and dull and boring morning.

[@mrlimzpoetrycollection792]

I love the way he touches the ground and gets back up ready to perform

[@mariacelestegalvez3648]

Africa Unite ♡

[@simonpure109]

This. African man loved Africa deeply✊🏽

[@ogpaulw33zy47]

2018 forever still love you Bob

[@thapelomoleleki2583]

Thank you

[@whitenight1986]

Gold dust right here!!!

[@nelsoncarlos4130]

Esta musica é como um hino top.parabens mito.

[@apvloger865]

My time his sing

[@olgamartinez2196]

FOREVER BOB MARLEY!!! JAH BLESS

[@montanhezadv]

Um profeta!! 2019 ouvindo..

[@MariaCarolineGamer]

Só queria ter nascido nós anos 70 ou 80

[@simonpure109]

I was born may2nd 1981 ,9days before the past on loved bob since age 6 until today.my mom noticed that a long time ago😅✊🏽

[@JTJUlian]

I love the song intro and how it’s played throughput the song.

[@JonnyAugz]

America unite.

[@franciridoli5605]

Italia UNITE 🇮🇹

[@pablogimenez4762]

Una belleza, hermosos todos ! ❤❤❤🇦🇷

[@saidisimba3361]

so much love ❤❤❤

[@bobbietanes7092]

Bob Marley On My Heart

[@meganews1777]

Y yo bb

[@Horrheimer]

still 11/30/2019

[@pierrelouis8188]

That's a nice outfit he was wearing .That oufit is still fly.

[@yosoyrastaman]

Blessedlove.

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love you rastaman

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Yess2020

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Feliz

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❤💛💚

[@nestafurryfurry6547]

2020

[@saidisimba3361]

😍😍😍

[@Kweation]

This is like watching ghost of the past

[@isa_bel24]

😍😍😍❤️💚💛💝

[@ankhra5133]

Marley...

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only 22 dis baleaver

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