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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Sun Is Shining Feat. Paco
Bob Marley Lyrics
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Make you wanna move your dancing feet now
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know ya, can you understand
When the morning gather the rainbow, yeah, yeah
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
To the rescue, here I am
Can you, can you, can you understand
The sun is shining, the weather is sweet now
Make you wanna move your dancing feet, yeah
Oh, to the rescue, here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Here I stand, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Can you understand me now, baby
Do you believe me?
The lyrics of "Sun Is Shining" by Bob Marley vs. Funkstar Deluxe express the joy and beauty of life, as the sun shines and the weather is sweet. The song invites the listener to dance and move their feet, and also speaks about standing one's ground and being true to oneself.
The lyrics highlight the importance of being present in the moment and enjoying life as it comes, with all its ups and downs. The repetition of the days of the week - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - reflects the passing of time and the cyclical nature of life. The song also references the rainbow, a symbol of hope and unity, emphasizing the need to come together and give praises to Jah (God).
In addition to its lyrics, "Sun Is Shining" is also known for its upbeat and catchy sound, blending reggae with electronic beats. The song is a remix of Bob Marley's original track, which was released in 1971 on his album "Soul Revolution". The remix by Funkstar Deluxe was released in 1999 and became a hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
It's a beautiful day outside and the weather is nice
Make you want to move your dancing feet
The upbeat music makes you want to dance
To the rescue, here I am
The singer is here to help
Want you to know ya, where I stand
The singer wants people to know where they stand
Monday morning, here I am
The singer is here on Monday morning
Want you to know Tuesday evening just if you can
The singer wants people to know where they are on Tuesday evening
Where I stand
The singer is reaffirming where they stand and are ready to help
Tell myself a new day is rising
The singer reminds themselves that a new day has arrived
Get on the rise a new day is dawning
The singer enjoys seeing a new day arrive
Friday morning, here I am
The singer is here on Friday morning
Saturday evening, want you to know just
The singer wants people to know where they are on Saturday evening
When the morning gathers the rainbow
The singer appreciates the beauty of the morning and its colorful appearance
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
The singer is colorful like a rainbow
We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises, yeah
The singer wants to praise Jah
Monday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Monday morning in a playful way
Tuesday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Tuesday evening in a playful way
Wednesday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Wednesday morning in a playful way
Thursday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Thursday evening in a playful way
Friday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Friday morning in a playful way
Saturday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
The singer repeats their presence on Saturday evening in a playful way
Awake from your sleep and slumber
The singer encourages waking up and being active
Today could be your lucky number
The singer believes that any day can be lucky
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet
A reminder that the weather is good and it's a great day to be alive
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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