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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Positive
Bob Marley Lyrics
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(Rastaman vibration, yeah, positive)
That's what we got to give
(I'n'I vibration yeah, positive)
Got to have a good vibe
(Iyaman Iration, yeah, Irie ites)
Wo-wo-ooh
(Positive vibration, yeah, positive)
If you get down and you quarrel everyday
You're saying prayers to the devils, I say, wooh
Why not help one another on the way?
Make it much easier (just a little bit easier)
Say you just can't live that negative way
If you know what I mean
Make way for the positive day
'Cause it's news (new day) news and days
New time (new time), and if it's a new feelin' (new feelin'), yeah
Said it's a new sign (new sign)
Oh, what a new day
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Rastaman vibration, yeah (positive)
I'n'I vibration, yeah (positive) uh-huh-huh, ah yeah
Iyaman Iration, yeah (irie ites) wooh
Positive vibration, yeah (positive)
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us) up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
In "Positive Vibration," Bob Marley urges listeners to live positively, to focus on the good in life, and to help each other out. He suggests that negative thinking and confrontations only lead to praying to the devil, and that we should all be striving to make life easier for one another. He also emphasizes the importance of picking up on the positive vibrations around us, of feeling Jah love and protection, and of letting everything else fall aside in favor of this positive mindset.
The song's message is straightforward, but Marley delivers it with his distinctive voice and a catchy, upbeat melody. The repetition of "positive vibration" and other phrases throughout the song reinforces the message and makes it memorable. Many interpreters have seen the song as a call to resist the negative influences of society and to embrace Rastafarian values of unity, love, and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Live if you want to live
If you want to live life in a meaningful way, you need to be positive
That's what we got to give
Positivity is the only thing we have to offer
Got to have a good vibe
We must maintain a good and positive attitude, it is necessary for our wellbeing
Wo-wo-ooh
The positive energy flows and produces a sound of those harmonious vibrations
If you get down and you quarrel everyday
If you engage in negative behaviors and arguments constantly
You're saying prayers to the devils, I say, wooh
You're practically praying to the devil if you're negative instead of being positive and spreading good vibes
Why not help one another on the way?
Why not support and help each other instead of engaging in quarrels?
Say you just can't live that negative way
If you can't stand negativity and choose to be positive instead
If you know what I mean
If you understand the truth and depth of positivity
Make way for the positive day
Make way and prepare for a day to be filled with positivity
'Cause it's news (new day) news and days
It's a new day, which brings new opportunities and challenges
New time (new time), and if it's a new feelin' (new feelin'), yeah
It's a new time in life and if you feel like that's a good thing, a 'new feelin''
Said it's a new sign (new sign)
A sign that a new era of positivity is approaching
Oh, what a new day
This new day is wonderful and full of positive energy
Pickin' up?
Are you starting to 'pick up' the positive vibes?
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Asking for the protection of the Divine who can help maintain positive energy
Rastaman vibration, yeah (positive)
The positive vibes of the rastaman are contagious
I'n'I vibration, yeah (positive) uh-huh-huh, ah yeah
The positive vibe of 'I and I' brings a positive atmosphere
Iyaman Iration, yeah (irie ites) wooh
The positive energy flow of the vibrations is referred to here with 'Iyaman Iration', signifies that only positive energy can radiate out of us.
Positive vibration, yeah (positive)
The continuous positive energy flow and vibrations bring positivity in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vincent Ford
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"Positive Vibration"
Live if you want to live
(Rastaman vibration, yeah! Positive!)
That's what we got to give!
(I'n'I vibration yeah! Positive)
Got to have a good vibe!
(Iyaman Iration, yeah! Irie ites!)
Wo-wo-ooh!
(Positive vibration, yeah! Positive!)
If you get down and you quarrel everyday,
You're saying prayers to the devils, I say. Wo-oh-ooh!
Why not help one another on the way?
Make it much easier. (Just a little bit easier)
Say you just can't live that negative way,
If you know what I mean;
Make way for the positive day,
'Cause it's news (new day) - news and days -
New time (new time), and if it's a new feelin' (new feelin'), yeah! -
Said it's a new sign (new sign):
Oh, what a new day!
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Jah love - Jah love (protect us);
Jah love - Jah love (protect us);
Jah love - Jah love (protect us).
Rastaman vibration, yeah! (Positive!)
I'n'I vibration, yeah! (Positive!) Uh-huh-huh, a yeah!
Iyaman Iration, yeah! (Irie ites!) Wo-oo-oh!
*Positive vibration, yeah! (Positive!)
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love -)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love -)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love -)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
@eddymanijean6794
Live if you want to live
(Rastaman vibration, yeah! Positive!)
That's what we got to give!
(I'n'I vibration yeah! Positive)
Got to have a good vibe!
(Iyaman Iration, yeah! Irie ites!)
Wo-wo-ooh!
(Positive vibration, yeah! Positive!)
If you get down and you quarrel everyday,
You're saying prayers to the devils, I say.
Wo-oh-ooh!
Why not help one another on the way?
Make it much easier
(Just a little bit easier)
Say you just can't live that negative way,
If you know what I mean
Make way for the positive day,
'Cause it's news (new day)
News and days
New time (new time), and if it's a new feelin'
(New feelin'), yeah!
Said it's a new sign (new sign)
Oh, what a new day!
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Jah love, Jah love (protect us)
Rastaman vibration, yeah! (Positive!)
I'n'I vibration, yeah! (Positive!) Uh-huh-huh, a yeah!
Iyaman Iration, yeah! (Irie ites!) Wo-oo-oh!
Positive vibration, yeah! (Positive!)
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up? (Jah love, Jah love)
Are you pickin' (protect us!) up now?
Pickin' up?
Are you pickin' up now?
Auteurs-compositeurs : Ford Vincent
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@ninjah3952
TRADUCTION EN FR
Vis si tu veux vivre
(La vibration du Rastaman, yeah! positive!)
Voilà ce que tu dois donner
(I&I vibration yeah! positive)
Tu dois avoir une bonne vibe !
(La Création du Très-Haut yeah! Félicité Suprême!)
Wo-wo-ooh!
(Positive vibration, yeah! Positive!)
Si tu te rabaisses et te querelles tous les jours
Tu fais des prières aux démons, je dis
Pourquoi ne pas aider un prochain en chemin
Rendre les choses beaucoup plus simples ?(juste un peu plus simples)
Je dis que tu ne peux pas vivre de cette manière négative
Si tu vois ce que je veux dire
Fais place aux jours positifs
Parce que c’est la nouvelle (jour nouveau) – la nouvelle du jour :
Une ère nouvelle (ère nouvelle), et si c’est un feeling nouveau (feeling nouveau)
Regarde ! Je dis que c’est un signe nouveau (signe nouveau)
Oh, quel jour nouveau !
Tu captes ? Est-ce que tu captes là ?
L’amour de Jah, l’amour de Jah (nous protège)
L’amour de Jah, l’amour de Jah (nous protège)
L’amour de Jah, l’amour de Jah (nous protège)
La vibration du Rastaman, yeah! (Positive!)
I&I vibration, yeah! (Positive!) uh-huh-huh, a yeah!
La Création du Très-Haut, yeah! (Félicité Suprême!) Whoa oh
Positive vibration, yeah! (positive!)
Tu captes ? Est-ce que tu captes maintenant ?
Tu captes ? Est-ce que tu captes maintenant?
Tu captes ? (l’amour de Jah, l’amour de Jah)
Est-ce que tu (nous protège) captes maintenant ?
Tu captes ? (l’amour de Jah, l’amour de Jah)
Est-ce que tu (nous protège) captes maintenant ?
Tu captes ? Est-ce que tu captes maintenant ?
@user-wr3kj6mg3y
2024 and the vibration is still positive
@ZiontheMessenger
it never gets old
@hildacurrie3632
This man was a light bringing higher vibration to the planet. Thank you Bob your spirit lives on
@henrycodm896
Is it any wonder they turned this into a religion?
@samsolo8332
❤
@kaecake9575
My generation Z missed out...
they're will never be another Bob Marley.
I'm just glad he loved Jesus Christ
@reggyt.3671
@@kaecake9575: have you listened to Vaughn Benjamin (Midnite; Akae Beka?)
@andrewcanady6644
Amen to that. I listen to this song every day.
@AnnalisaFranpicapicasdiary
Positive vibration to you all that are reading during this crisis!
@pwebb34
Same to you! :D