Best Bob Marley song

Daktari · 02-24-2010, 01:17 PM

There is a version of Redemption Song that starts off as an acoustic version then about half way through, the band comes in and it turns into a full reggae beat? I know I've heard this somewhere but I can't remember which album it's on?

I play a lot of one-man reggae and do I think five Bob songs, I like them and most folks recognise them as opposed to some of my one-man Gregory Isaacs which most folks don't know. Still play them anyway...

I like 'One Love' because it seems to sum up a lot of what he was about.

Loose_control · 02-25-2010, 02:13 AM

No women no cry is great. The Fuguees version is cool too

Berkeleyboy · 02-28-2010, 07:06 PM

there's so many...he really wrote for every occasion. i tend to prefer his older, raw, funkier stuff before he attempted to crossover. but even then, his being influenced by african-american artists like curtis mayfield and james brown were evident. I love "feel alright" for it's raw joy, and "send me that love" for it's emotion and minimalism.
but really, you can't talk about early bob without talking about peter and bunny. and on many of their best early work. bunny sings lead. check "let him go", a beautiful song. that's bunny singing! bunny was bob's favorite singer.
I wish i could post the youtube videos, but until i have to wait get 15 post

~~Taytayism27~~ · 03-25-2010, 02:47 PM

I agree with Blue, there is simply too too tooooo many Marley songs to have a poll on the subject. I personally have trouble picking favorite anythings in general. Latley I have been digging on the original recording of one love, and also judge not, and one cup of coffee.
Them early Marley recordings, are soooo good. As well as most everything else I have ever heard from him.

lazy P · 03-31-2010, 11:09 PM

the song title says it all

zeppy111 · 03-31-2010, 11:34 PM

Not the biggest fan of Bob but Small Axe and Stir It Up do it for me

crow t robot · 04-01-2010, 01:01 AM

sun is shining got my vote... glad to see it on the poll!

Septimoose · 04-01-2010, 08:26 AM

The Redemption Song is my personal favourite, but since it isnt on my list Buffalo Soldier is a close second

Mandelorean · 04-01-2010, 08:47 AM

Three Little Birds or Sun is Shining

AL42228 · 04-20-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

and what about this awesome tune too?:

Dig that one. Good tune

View Poll Results: What is your favorite Bob Marley song from this list?
One Love	21	21.21%
Buffalo Soldier	17	17.17%
No Women No Cry	21	21.21%
Get Up Stand Up	0	0%
Three Little Birds	16	16.16%
I Shot The Sherrif	9	9.09%
Jammin	6	6.06%
Could You Could Be Loved	13	13.13%
Get Up Stand Up	5	5.05%
Sun Is Shining	9	9.09%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

02-28-2010, 07:06 PM	#93 (permalink)
Berkeleyboy Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Berkeley, Ca Posts: 16	there's so many...he really wrote for every occasion. i tend to prefer his older, raw, funkier stuff before he attempted to crossover. but even then, his being influenced by african-american artists like curtis mayfield and james brown were evident. I love "feel alright" for it's raw joy, and "send me that love" for it's emotion and minimalism. but really, you can't talk about early bob without talking about peter and bunny. and on many of their best early work. bunny sings lead. check "let him go", a beautiful song. that's bunny singing! bunny was bob's favorite singer. I wish i could post the youtube videos, but until i have to wait get 15 post Last edited by Berkeleyboy; 02-28-2010 at 07:12 PM.

03-31-2010, 11:09 PM	#95 (permalink)
lazy P Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10	One love the song title says it all

03-31-2010, 11:34 PM	#96 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	Not the biggest fan of Bob but Small Axe and Stir It Up do it for me __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

04-01-2010, 01:01 AM	#97 (permalink)
crow t robot Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Start, Louisiana Posts: 230	sun is shining got my vote... glad to see it on the poll! __________________ PS - This is what part of the alphabet would look like if Q and R were eliminated...

02-24-2010, 01:17 PM	#91 (permalink)
Daktari Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Originally from Lancashire, England, lived near Largs, Scotland and now live in Rocky Face, Georgia Posts: 154	There is a version of Redemption Song that starts off as an acoustic version then about half way through, the band comes in and it turns into a full reggae beat? I know I've heard this somewhere but I can't remember which album it's on? I play a lot of one-man reggae and do I think five Bob songs, I like them and most folks recognise them as opposed to some of my one-man Gregory Isaacs which most folks don't know. Still play them anyway... I like 'One Love' because it seems to sum up a lot of what he was about.

02-25-2010, 02:13 AM	#92 (permalink)
Loose_control Groupie Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Im in LA trick Posts: 19	No women no cry is great. The Fuguees version is cool too

03-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#94 (permalink)
~~Taytayism27~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Area, PA, USA Posts: 9	I agree with Blue, there is simply too too tooooo many Marley songs to have a poll on the subject. I personally have trouble picking favorite anythings in general. Latley I have been digging on the original recording of one love, and also judge not, and one cup of coffee. Them early Marley recordings, are soooo good. As well as most everything else I have ever heard from him.

04-01-2010, 08:26 AM	#98 (permalink)
Septimoose Groupie Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: W Yorkshire, England Posts: 15	The Redemption Song is my personal favourite, but since it isnt on my list Buffalo Soldier is a close second

04-01-2010, 08:47 AM	#99 (permalink)
Mandelorean Groupie Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: TEXAS/OHIO Posts: 35	Three Little Birds or Sun is Shining