Hands down one of the best vocal arrangements of all time. The studio version and later live guitar solos are on a whole other level as well. This song reigns supreme with fire and fury.
I was lucky to catch the band twice, but in the post Tosh and Bunny Wailer incarnation, with Marcia Griffiths,Judy Mowatt, and Rita Marley (The I-Threes) on vocals. THE Rock solid groove. And Marley made every soul feel like they were in the presence of a prophet. And that there was hope.
This song… This Version of this song.. Is ABSOLUTELY KILLER!! I watch that old grey whistle version multiple times a week. Nothing about it gets old.. it’s as mesmerizing every single mf time. The depth of Bobs vocals.. the harmonies.. All the nuances happening, and the Complete FLAWLESSNESS of the Performance! It’s AIR TIGHT from beginning to end. Absolute goats! Pure Magic ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ I’ll probably sing some Bob soon and post. Thanks for this video, your boy sent you the track of tracks 🙌🏽
What about the BARRETT Brothers, the ULTIMATE Bass & Drum Geniuses... so forgotten but never matched or surpassed in this genre. They were Reggae Funk Soul Groovers for which some of us will be forever in debt. Tosh, Bob and all the gang are Legends. Jah Lives On ! :D
Catch a Fire is criminally underrated compared to other Marley albums. Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Bob were so sympatico with each other along with Aston and Carlton Barrett. 400 Years is another classic!
My favorite Marley/Wailers album definitely. I like the way it was recorded too. That original Wailers sound with Bunny and Peter was hard to beat. There’s a couple good live shows released from that era. Talkin’ Blues (the album) and the Burnin’ deluxe edition has Live at Leeds Polytechnic in 1973. Guessing it’s the same tour as this performance from the BBC.
Played the live Babylon By Bus recording so many times even my little girl started singing along on our drives. God I love this song, makes me feel all warm and covered in sunscreen.
I absolutely love the breakdown in this song. The only thing with doing the live version is that it absolutely misses the amazing guitar solo on the studio album.
All the members and ex members of the bob marley and the wailers throughout there legendary and iconic career are Bob Marley Peter Tosh Bunny Wailer Junior Braithwaite Cherry Smith Beverley Kelso Constantine Walker Aston Barrett Carlton Barrett Earl Lindo Tyrone Downie Rita Marley Marcia Griffiths Judy Mowatt Al Anderson Alvin Patterson Earl "Chinna" Smith Donald Kinsey Junior Marvin
Not a member or ex member but lets not forget the amazing guitar solo in the actual Catch a Fire recording of Concrete Jungle by Wayne Perkins (arguably the best guitarist to ever come out of Alabama). Catch a Fire is an immortal body of work. Brap, brap !!!!
Oh I'm enjoying this discussion. I truly love to listen to those who hear and appreciate music in exactly the same way as what I hear and appreciate it too!!!👍🏽👍🏽❤🎶
Dude! Love your enthusiasm for this. And what a session that was. The Old Grey Whistle Test was legendary in the 70s. Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Just raw live takes, recorded for posterity.
Dear Sir I just love your joy in this song. I have always felt that way about these gray whistle recordings. Utterly simple, utter virtuosity. You can really hear it in these more simple set ups. And like you say, so much going on with the back up vocals in counter rhythm to the lead vocals, all the while playing in perfect time. Oh my. Of course it goes without saying fantastic songwriting and singing also. Thank you for an education in Subtlety…
Probably my most favored Wailers song. At least since I got 'Catch a Fire - Deluxe Edition' with one CD in the original Jamaican mix version, the other remixed in England and released for the world. The original one so much better.
@@yaznaz5340 I have been telling anyone willing to listen that it is THE greatest live album by ANY artist of ANY genre, EVER! That album's version of this song just awakens my soul EVERY TIME!
This isn't a live recording. It's the studio version. They sang over the track for the show. Familyman talks in his book about how he would speed up the tape to give it a special sound. That's why it's a little sharp. I don't know why the guitar solo was removed and a clavi was overdubbed. You can hear it in the beginning of the track.
These men have left so much with us, both together as a band and as individuals. Bunny wailer is now gone too but that song he wrote "Electric Bogie" says a lot about is other talents.
@@el.aye.bee.4477 Who are you that I should be mindful of? Telling me to have a seat & be quiet is sheer arrogance. You’re obviously just a fanbot. Who really are you ? I’m a musician that was taught by some of the Skatalites now my message to you is to go & seek out your mother once you have located her go under her, grab & straw & yes you know the rest !
Main percussion = carlton barret Bass = Aston barret Lead guitar/harmony = Peter tosh Rythm/lead vocals = Bob marley Percussion/harmony = bunny wailer Keyboard = Earl lindo
It was a session musician who did the guitar solo on this There was a great bit bout it on the classic albums ep on this album when he came out of the both after recoding it he said Bob Marley just smiled and handed him a big spliff.
Being raised in the UK I remember The Old Grey Whistle Test well. I remember this Bob and the Wailers performance. Wasn't sure who or what I was watching at the time as they had just broken through, buy I knew they were something special. I had always been into Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae, buy they were something really different. Here I am 51 years later and this song still moves me to my very core. Just everything I want from a piece of music.
It was acknowledged by Bunny and obvious when watching Peter that this isn’t live. The E- turnaround, for example, isn’t played by Peter or Bunny, which is a good indication. Also, those lead lines were played via overdubs by Wayne Perkins at the suggestion of Chris Blackwell.
il m'arrive souvent d'avoir le frisson la chair de poule et les larmes quand j'écoute cette version de concrète jungle péter bunny et bob à leurs sommet l'émotion est immense merci Michael
Mike I must say your analysis of Concrete Jungle is truly marvellous as I have also been moved by the varied arrangements of this song and to listen to it with quality head phones is just mind blowing - truly a great song 💯⛷
You should have used the studio version of the album " Catch A Fire " with the very nice and sweet guitar solo by Wayne Perkins ( probably with a Les Paul ) and NOT this live version ( very similar tho ) with the organ solo !!?? For a guitar teacher that would be more interesting and also for us ... This live version was recorded on T.V in the U.K around 1973 before the release of the album " Catch A Fire " that same year ... We can see Bob Marley playing with a Strat here , maybe before starting using his Les Paul Studio that we see from '74 until his death in 1981 !
Hey man I have been watching your channel for forever. I love just the pure emotion, how you just enjoy the music. I'm a lil bit of a country guy myself and I know you have a lot of requests but I was wondering if you could listen to one of three songs by one of my favorite bands? Either Good Lord Lorrie, The Funeral, or The Bird Hunters all of them are by Turnpike Troubadours.
I had the honor of opening for Bunny in Portland a few years back ! Unfortunately, your comment, one month later, did not age well :/ he passed a couple weeks ago
Coming to Snowmass! Great Choice & Timing!!! ‘Bout to dump all week, One of the greatest Ski Resorts and Most Vertical Feet of any Resort in North America... enjoy & Aloha 🤙🏼
Hey Michael, i have a request. My dad (i know cringey) has been playing for 40+ years, and I was wondering if you could review his band. It's called 5'oclock charlie. He's been huge in local Huntsville music for years! Shake it and Hey Life are my personal favs! Thank you for your time!
Donnie and I both studied with the same teacher...the namesake for Bradfield's Martini. I haven't see him in like 20 years. If you read this, I hope you're well, D!
Finally someone on youtube who gets this song!!! It's a masterpiece!
I have all of their studio albums and others. Been listening to them for 50 years and know all of their songs. This is my favourite!.
Peter tosh darkness harmonies just hits your core
RIP Bunny Wailer - all 3 lions passed on now
Sadly, yes, they all have. And Carlton Barrett as well.
Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The beginning of legends
Only one who can feel music understands it listening to music is not the same as feeling it. Every cord touches my very soul
Bob Marley is one of the world greatest legends, he's music is so deep, that impacted in all cultures..
Hands down one of the best vocal arrangements of all time. The studio version and later live guitar solos are on a whole other level as well. This song reigns supreme with fire and fury.
"No chain around my feet, but I'm not free." The best vocals of all times.
Check out the lee scratch perry version
I was lucky to catch the band twice, but in the post Tosh and Bunny Wailer incarnation, with Marcia Griffiths,Judy Mowatt, and Rita Marley (The I-Threes) on vocals. THE Rock solid groove. And Marley made every soul feel like they were in the presence of a prophet. And that there was hope.
this is probably the best coment i have ever seen about the wailers..
This song… This Version of this song..
Is ABSOLUTELY KILLER!! I watch that old grey whistle version multiple times a week. Nothing about it gets old.. it’s as mesmerizing every single mf time. The depth of Bobs vocals.. the harmonies.. All the nuances happening, and the Complete FLAWLESSNESS of the Performance! It’s AIR TIGHT from beginning to end. Absolute goats!
Pure Magic ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
I’ll probably sing some Bob soon and post. Thanks for this video, your boy sent you the track of tracks 🙌🏽
One of my favourite Bob Marley songs. Grew up listening to bob Marley and the wailers. There are so many reggae songs out there for you to vibe to.
What about the BARRETT Brothers, the ULTIMATE Bass & Drum Geniuses... so forgotten but never matched or surpassed in this genre. They were Reggae Funk Soul Groovers for which some of us will be forever in debt. Tosh, Bob and all the gang are Legends. Jah Lives On ! :D
Some people would argue that Sly and Robbie were/are better than the Barrett brothers were...but I would never be one of those people.
Sly and Robbie might argue but all good.
@@el.aye.bee.4477 Sly & Robbie did write this Drum and bass line though.....
YES ! BOB 🇯🇲 ... backbeat! (Tosh, Bunny & Aston "Family Man' Barrett, Earl 'Wire' Lindo, Carlton 'Carly' Barrett)
Catch a Fire is criminally underrated compared to other Marley albums. Tosh, Bunny Wailer, and Bob were so sympatico with each other along with Aston and Carlton Barrett. 400 Years is another classic!
Catch a fire and Burning are his two best albums in my eyes
Well, for an Album that was number one in England for year when it was released...Catch A Fire is a great album.
Slogans is another gem from bob
My favorite Marley/Wailers album definitely. I like the way it was recorded too. That original Wailers sound with Bunny and Peter was hard to beat. There’s a couple good live shows released from that era. Talkin’ Blues (the album) and the Burnin’ deluxe edition has Live at Leeds Polytechnic in 1973. Guessing it’s the same tour as this performance from the BBC.
Check out the band Katchafire.
Thank you so much for these wise and precise comments...this music is timeless and deep, simply extraordinary.
Played the live Babylon By Bus recording so many times even my little girl started singing along on our drives. God I love this song, makes me feel all warm and covered in sunscreen.
Babylon by Bus has the juiciest solos for this song. Junior Marvin is so tasty on that album
Babylon by Bus definitely has the best version
Best band of all time! Show me a band that is tighter and this soulful at the same time
This is a master piece is poss my fav
I absolutely love the breakdown in this song. The only thing with doing the live version is that it absolutely misses the amazing guitar solo on the studio album.
you are amazing, man. Yes.... you feel the music....
All the members and ex members of the bob marley and the wailers throughout there legendary and iconic career are
Bob Marley
Peter Tosh
Bunny Wailer
Junior Braithwaite
Cherry Smith
Beverley Kelso
Constantine Walker
Aston Barrett
Carlton Barrett
Earl Lindo
Tyrone Downie
Rita Marley
Marcia Griffiths
Judy Mowatt
Al Anderson
Alvin Patterson
Earl "Chinna" Smith
Donald Kinsey
Junior Marvin
Hi, huge fan here! How about some Earl Zero. City of the Weak Heart! It’s has a SICK solo that I can’t seem to crack. Thanks!
"The White Wailer " WAYNE PERKINS, MY ACTUAL BIG BROTHER the one to credit this solo to. m.ruclips.net/video/U8tCBI3LneI/видео.html
Not a member or ex member but lets not forget the amazing guitar solo in the actual Catch a Fire recording of Concrete Jungle by Wayne Perkins (arguably the best guitarist to ever come out of Alabama). Catch a Fire is an immortal body of work. Brap, brap !!!!
Oh I'm enjoying this discussion. I truly love to listen to those who hear and appreciate music in exactly the same way as what I hear and appreciate it too!!!👍🏽👍🏽❤🎶
What an amazing performance.
Here: take my like. You've gotten what makes me love Reggae Music. The minor details, the little arrangements
Three angels!
Uncle Bob , MJ and Elvis surely must be the most recognisable people on earth ❤
The original band, with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The best version.
"When I go skiing I always like to listen to roots Reggae or Black Sabbath" 🤔Makes complete sense 😂
Snowblind?
I can dig it it. Id prob go with Dub Reggae and Black Sabbath.
The arrangements, groove and production on those first few Bob Marley albums are just incredible. All session players in that band.
You could do a reggae song every day of the week from now until Doomsday and wouldn't get a moment of complaint from me
Bob's music never dies. imagine he even lived till 40. he is just one of the greatest by all miles
Bob marley was lucky to meet the wailers ❤
gosh you´re so good at the reggae... bless you bud!
Dude! Love your enthusiasm for this. And what a session that was. The Old Grey Whistle Test was legendary in the 70s. Nowhere to run and nowhere to hide. Just raw live takes, recorded for posterity.
the live interplay of the early lineup is one of the most incredible musical things you'll ever hear
Dear Sir I just love your joy in this song. I have always felt that way about these gray whistle recordings. Utterly simple, utter virtuosity. You can really hear it in these more simple set ups. And like you say, so much going on with the back up vocals in counter rhythm to the lead vocals, all the while playing in perfect time. Oh my. Of course it goes without saying fantastic songwriting and singing also. Thank you for an education in Subtlety…
Probably my most favored Wailers song. At least since I got 'Catch a Fire - Deluxe Edition' with one CD in the original Jamaican mix version, the other remixed in England and released for the world. The original one so much better.
Finally I’m at the right place! I love the music to my bone , every part of my body responds naturally to this music mann!!
This is a great version, but the version on "Babylon By Bus" has one of my all time favorite guitar solos of all time. It's ALL TIME!!!
Babylon by bus is the greatest album of all time in my opinion.
Is better than the guitar solo from Live at Santa Barbara bowl?
@@yaznaz5340 I have been telling anyone willing to listen that it is THE greatest live album by ANY artist of ANY genre, EVER! That album's version of this song just awakens my soul EVERY TIME!
This isn't a live recording. It's the studio version. They sang over the track for the show. Familyman talks in his book about how he would speed up the tape to give it a special sound. That's why it's a little sharp. I don't know why the guitar solo was removed and a clavi was overdubbed. You can hear it in the beginning of the track.
This was a British TV show OGWT where all bands played live...but some fuckery goes on when these vids drop on RUclips, fuck with the sound
Love this
Your analysis is so in depth - I love it!
Aos 14 anos de idade conheci as lendas Bob, Peter e Alpha.
This channel is awesome. So glad I found it. When I was learning guitar it would've been so helpful!
Thank you teacher for this presentation. Greetings from Thessaloniki Greece.
Catch a Fire!!!!!!!! the top 5 best reggae album of all time
I love reggae. I bought a similar marley guitar (acoustic electric) in college n never learned how to play the guitar😅😅😅im jealous of you
These men have left so much with us, both together as a band and as individuals. Bunny wailer is now gone too but that song he wrote "Electric Bogie" says a lot about is other talents.
The Wailers.... Jamaica’s greatest Band
Obviously you’ve never heard of the legendary Skatalites !
@@bobcosmic The Skatalites were great but Bob Marley and the Wailers were much greater. Have a seat and be quiet.
@@el.aye.bee.4477 Who are you that I should be mindful of? Telling me to have a seat & be quiet is sheer arrogance. You’re obviously just a fanbot. Who really are you ? I’m a musician that was taught by some of the Skatalites now my message to you is to go & seek out your mother once you have located her go under her, grab & straw & yes you know the rest !
I played in the Broadmoor Ballroom
in 1983. With my band.. STATE CHAMPS FCHS 1984
The first time i heard this song was in GTA IV and love it right away
Main percussion = carlton barret
Bass = Aston barret
Lead guitar/harmony = Peter tosh
Rythm/lead vocals = Bob marley
Percussion/harmony = bunny wailer
Keyboard = Earl lindo
Big Love from Montreal Micheal, keep them comming, you really help me motivate myself to learn new songs by ear, big thanks to you
It was a session musician who did the guitar solo on this There was a great bit bout it on the classic albums ep on this album when he came out of the both after recoding it he said Bob Marley just smiled and handed him a big spliff.
David Wayne Perkins
Correct 👍
Being raised in the UK I remember The Old Grey Whistle Test well. I remember this Bob and the Wailers performance. Wasn't sure who or what I was watching at the time as they had just broken through, buy I knew they were something special. I had always been into Ska, Rocksteady and Reggae, buy they were something really different.
Here I am 51 years later and this song still moves me to my very core. Just everything I want from a piece of music.
The other member doing harmony is bunny wailer
Wow!! Good vibes 🤙🏾💯 cheeehhuuu
Its Bunny Wailer singing back up with Peter Tosh.
Love this tune. Check out the Babylon by Bus version, collectively one of the best live reggae albums of all time. Cheers!
Peter tosh is super
It was acknowledged by Bunny and obvious when watching Peter that this isn’t live. The E- turnaround, for example, isn’t played by Peter or Bunny, which is a good indication. Also, those lead lines were played via overdubs by Wayne Perkins at the suggestion of Chris Blackwell.
In this ya concrete jungle of New York got to get myself up from the ground by working into the 70s.
Love your breakdowns brother!
Hi brot , great work , thanks , you can't explain waiting in vain and Kinky reggae, Jah Blessing thank
Allright 👍
Yep u r so right. Such a band constantly moving the arrangements 😍
You did this song too! Holy hell man keep hitting my favorites!
Nice do more Bob Marley
Coming in from the cold, I think would be an eye opening experiment for us all!!
Also was Bob's birthday 2 days ago
il m'arrive souvent d'avoir le frisson la chair de poule et les larmes quand j'écoute cette version de concrète jungle péter bunny et bob à leurs sommet l'émotion est immense merci Michael
Peters solo near the end is one of the best ever. Its why I listen to this song.
Edit: except you played over it!
Ashton "Family Man" Barrett - RIP to the master
The voice of bob is exceptional
RIP Bunny Wailer!
Live American concert version is gold
Mike I must say your analysis of Concrete Jungle is truly marvellous as I have also been moved by the varied arrangements of this song and to listen to it with quality head phones is just mind blowing - truly a great song 💯⛷
You should have used the studio version of the album " Catch A Fire " with the very nice and sweet guitar solo by Wayne Perkins ( probably with a Les Paul ) and NOT this live version ( very similar tho ) with the organ solo !!?? For a guitar teacher that would be more interesting and also for us ... This live version was recorded on T.V in the U.K around 1973 before the release of the album " Catch A Fire " that same year ...
We can see Bob Marley playing with a Strat here , maybe before starting using his Les Paul Studio that we see from '74 until his death in 1981 !
His birthday was Feb 6th, so you were close to honoring his birthday!
Great reflection bro
Nice playing sir
Hey man I have been watching your channel for forever. I love just the pure emotion, how you just enjoy the music. I'm a lil bit of a country guy myself and I know you have a lot of requests but I was wondering if you could listen to one of three songs by one of my favorite bands? Either Good Lord Lorrie, The Funeral, or The Bird Hunters all of them are by Turnpike Troubadours.
❤ Lovely ❤ Roots reggae , come French
It is absolutely astounding that you haven't checked out Jeff Healey yet! Will absolutely blow your mind
Sounds like a locomotive going across the track.
The Family Man and Bunny Wailer are still alive.
I had the honor of opening for Bunny in Portland a few years back !
Unfortunately, your comment, one month later, did not age well :/ he passed a couple weeks ago
Rip bunny wailer
They are all playing in Heaven now. Bunny Wailer passed away in 2020 and Aston Family man Barrett passed away in 2021. 😔
Very Nice man
Nice Job,please describe stir it up ,live at the grey whistle ,if you got time ❤️
Do 'Catch a Fire'
Steppin razor, by the one and only Mr P Macintosh...
Lov way u break it down wish I could get one on one teachings from u
amazing song this
Thank you for this one!
Coming to Snowmass! Great Choice & Timing!!! ‘Bout to dump all week, One of the greatest Ski Resorts and Most Vertical Feet of any Resort in North America... enjoy & Aloha 🤙🏼
Top - call player
Hey Michael, i have a request. My dad (i know cringey) has been playing for 40+ years, and I was wondering if you could review his band. It's called 5'oclock charlie. He's been huge in local Huntsville music for years! Shake it and Hey Life are my personal favs! Thank you for your time!
Two of the chunkiest reggae tunes i can think of for your vids: alpha blondie- Jerusalem or the gladiators- Bellyfull
Very talented
The Dislikes had their Audio OFF. You’re Fantastic!! I Subscribed ❤️from🇹🇹
Donnie and I both studied with the same teacher...the namesake for Bradfield's Martini. I haven't see him in like 20 years. If you read this, I hope you're well, D!
one love!