Starting out in 1963 with the group Bob Marley & The Wailers, he forged a distinctive song-writing and vocal style that would later resonate with audiences worldwide.
The Wailers would go on to release some of the earliest reggae records with producer Lee Scratch Perry.
After The Wailers disbanded in 1974, Marley pursued a solo career which culminated in the release of the album Exodus in 1977 which established his worldwide reputation and became one of the world's best-selling artists of all time, with sales of more than 75 million albums and singles.
Bob Marley was a member of this Rastafari movement, whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae. Bob Marley became the leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene.
Now considered a "Rasta" prophet, Marley's adoption of the characteristic Rastafarian dreadlocks and famous use of marijuana as a sacred sacrament in the late sixties were an integral part of his persona. He is said to have entered every performance proclaiming the divinity of Jah Rastafari.
A few months before his death, Marley was baptised into the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and took the name Berhane Selassie (meaning the Light of the Holy Trinity in Amharic).
His best known songs are a mixture of reggae, Roots Reggae, and rhythm and blues, which include:
I Shot the Sheriff
Exodus
Could You Be Loved
Redemption Song
No Woman, No Cry
Three Little Birds
Buffalo Soldier
Is This Love
One Love
Stir It Up
Jammin'
Get Up, Stand Up
His posthumous album Legend (1984) became the best-selling reggae album ever, with sales of more than 12 million copies.
Bob Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994; in December 1999, his album “Exodus” (1977) was named Album of the Century by Time Magazine and his song “One Love” was designated Song of the Millennium by the BBC.
Awards and Honors:
1976 - Rolling Stone Magazine's "Band of the Year"
1978 - United Nations' Peace Medal of the Third World
1981 - Jamaican Order of Merit
1994 - The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
1999 - Time Magazine's Best Album of the Century
2001 - Star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
2001- GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award
2004 - Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time (#11)
2006 - The United Kingdom's "Blue Plaque"
2006 - Bob Marley Boulevard named in Brooklyn, New York
2010 - GRAMMY Hall Of Fame (Catch A Fire)
2012 - August the 7th, proclamed Bob Marley Day (Los Angeles)
2013 - GRAMMY Tribute Performance
Marley tragically died of cancer at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida on May 11, 1981.
Religion:
Bob Marley was a member of the Rastafari movement, (not rastafaranism as that is seen as a derogortory term as Rasta's don't like being refered to as an ism) whose culture was a key element in the development of reggae music in Jamaica. Rastas belive they are outcast from their native Zion and looked on Ethiopia as their real home and Tafarai Makonnen, who took the title Haile Sellasie I(Power of the Holy Trinity in Amharic), after he became the emperor of Ethiopia, as their leader. Rastas belive H.I.M. is Jesus in flesh. Rastas are considered to be black Jews.
Rastas claim their root from King Solomon and Abbysinian queen of Sheba, through lineage of their son Menelik, emperor of Abbysinia. H.I.M. is said to be a direct decendant of Menelik. 'Ras' means Head and 'Tafarai" means Creator. 'Jah' is the shortened form of the Hebrew word Jehovah. Rastas belive in one truth and that is the truth of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Sellasie I, King of kings, Lord of lords, conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah, two hundred and twenty-fifth ruler of the three thousand year old Ethiopian empire, elect of Jah, Light of the world. Jah Rastafari live out. Rastas preach a non-materialistic, egalitarian way of life. Bob Marley became a leading proponent of the Rastafari, taking their music out of the socially deprived areas of Jamaica and onto the international music scene. Bob Marley was baptized by the Archbishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Church in Kingston, Jamaica on November 4, 1980.
Diet:
Marley's diet was ital; fruit, vegetables and fish; which is food approved by the Rastafari movement.
Family:
Bob Marley had 13 children: three with his wife Rita Marley, two adopted from Rita's previous relationships, and the remaining eight with separate women.
His children are, in order of birth:
Imani Carole, born May 22, 1963, to Cheryl Murray;
Sharon, born November 23, 1964, to Rita in previous relationship;
Cedella born August 23, 1967, to Rita;
David "Ziggy Marley", born October 17, 1968, to Rita;
Stephen Marley, born April 20, 1972, to Rita;
Robert "Robbie", born May 16, 1972, to Pat Williams;
Rohan, born May 19, 1972, to Janet Hunt;
Karen, born 1973 to Janet Bowen;
Stephanie, born August 17, 1974; according to Cedella Booker she was the daughter of Rita and a man called Ital with whom Rita had an affair; nonetheless she was acknowledged as Bob's daughter;
Julian Marley, born June 4, 1975, to Lucy Pounder;
Ky-Mani Marley, born February 26, 1976, to Anita Belnavis;
Damian Marley, born July 21, 1978, to Cindy Breakspeare;
Makeda, born May 30, 1981, to Yvette Crichton.
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Hold On To This Feeling
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gonna blow, blow, blow
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
The day without the shining sun
One look, one look and we feel like one
That's how easy we communicate
A sick match can make a fire begin
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
No how it's got to find guarantee
And then your depends on me
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
It be all right girl
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
No how it's got to find guarantee
Baby your depends on me now
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Give me your heart
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
I'm a holdin' on
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
You can let go if you want to baby
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
In this song, Bob Marley emphasizes the importance of holding on to the feeling of love in a relationship. He acknowledges that love can be unpredictable and that it takes effort to keep the fire burning. The first verse describes the overwhelming love two people share and how easy it is to communicate with each other. The chorus reinforces the idea of holding on tight to this feeling of love, as it has the power to blow them away.
The second verse is a reminder that relationships can become cold as well, and love needs to be nurtured and taken care of. Marley highlights the importance of giving each other guarantees, as this reassures that their love depends on one another. The line, "If love could sign a dotted line, you would surely see your name next to mine," is a beautiful expression of how strong their love is and how committed they are to each other. The song ends with Marley encouraging his partner to hold on to their love and not to let go, as it is the foundation of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta hold on to this feeling
We must cling to the emotions we feel towards each other to keep our relationship intact.
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
We must hold on to the love that we share for each other.
Gonna blow, blow, blow Cause we love, love, love, ya now
We will express and display our love because we feel it strongly for each other in this relationship.
The day without the shining sun
A day without your love is like a day without sunlight.
Is a day without your loving baby
If you're not here and loving me, it's like the sun isn't shining.
One look, one look and we feel like one
Our connection is so strong that even a single glance at each other makes us feel inseparable as if we are one person.
That's how easy we communicate
Our effortless communication shows how strong our bond is because we understand each other with ease.
A sick match can make a fire begin
Our passion ignites when we are together, like a spark that starts a wildfire.
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
Even a small gesture like a kiss fills me with warmth and love for you.
No how it's got to find guarantee
We need to ensure our love is here to stay and not fleeting.
And then your depends on me
Our relationship's strength rests on our mutual reliance on each other.
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
If our love could be a legally binding agreement, then we would sign it without hesitation.
You would surely see your name next to mine
If our love was a legal contract, our names would appear right next to each other on it.
To be sure we keep the love we got
To make sure we don't lose the love we have, we must put in effort and actively work on our relationship.
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Let's keep showing affection to each other with simple gestures like kisses.
It be all right girl
Everything will be okay between us.
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
I'm hooked on your love, and it has a strong grip on me.
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
Please don't change your feelings for me and become distant and unattached.
Give me your heart
Trust me with your heart and give it to me fully.
I'm a holdin' on
I'm holding tight to our love and our relationship.
You can let go if you want to baby
You have the option to leave if you want to, but I hope you choose to stay with me and keep our love alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HINTON JOE, JOE HINTON, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elperroreggae
If you liked this song, I invite you to listen the rest of Bob Marley songs subtitled into english and spanish, following the link below:
► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEC9m_1NozTYBCXo5AV2gvoKRpRA0hOfG
@errantesmusic4253
Es muy fácil notar que a diferencia de Bob, Rita estaba enamorada de él y ella si creía en la monogamia, pero bueno. Hermosa canción, admiro tu trabajo Perro, hace una decada que soy un enfermo de Bob Marley y el nuevo contenido que estas trayendo esta volviendo a despertar la curiosidad en mí, saludos!
@chicpareopareochic3720
Never seen this featuring. Just pretty good
@saundrabrown1873
Bob and Queen Mother Rita Marley were the beautiful "Black Love Couple "🖤🤎 One Love
@666purpp2
que lindo tema :) mas videos de Bob porfaa
@irmhild.rosenquelle
Danke sehr, wunderbar und auch mal die Stimme von Rita deutlich zu hören und fühlen.
@fyahkush2144
so sweet,omg about to cry
@juliap1965
I love you Bob Marley
RIP ❤️
@jokahman1
Nice rnb vibes from a reggae legend!
@Woikaclips
eres grande hermano, gracias por seguir subiendo videos de bob y la cultura! One love bredda