Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Nesta Robert Marley whic… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Marley (February 6, 1945 – May 11, 1981), born Nesta Robert Marley which was later to be changed by passport officials to Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist. He was the most widely known writer and performer of Reggae, and more specifically Roots Reggae. He is famous for popularising the genre outside of Jamaica and the Caribbean. Much of his music dealt with the struggles of the spiritually wealthy rasta and/or spiritually powerful Jah Rastafari.
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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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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Three Little Birds (Dub Versio
Bob Marley Lyrics
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"Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Rise up this mornin', smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singin', "Don't worry (Don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
Meaning "Don't worry about a thing"
Worry 'bout a thing, no
"Every little thing gonna be alright"
Don't worry
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing"
I won't worry
"'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Meaning "Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
I won't worry
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Said he don't worry, a-worry 'bout a thing, no no
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Rise up this mornin', smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singin', "Don't worry (Don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds perched by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
Meaning "Don't worry about a thing"
Worry 'bout a thing, no
"Every little thing gonna be alright"
Don't worry
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing"
I won't worry
"'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Meaning "Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
I won't worry
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright"
Said he don't worry, a-worry 'bout a thing, no no
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
In Bob Marley's song Three Little Birds, he encourages his listeners not to worry about anything because everything is going to be all right. He invites them to rejoice and enjoy life as three little birds located on his doorstep sings sweet songs of true melody. The song aims to bring a sense of joy, happiness and positivity, even in times of hardship. It also serves as a reminder to trust that life will eventually work out in the end, and things will be fine. Marley gives reassuring words that individuals should not worry about the past, present or the future, but instead focus on enjoying the present moment.
The song is an anthem of hope and encouragement across the globe. Marley wrote the song when he experienced a time of struggle and crisis. He had to face an assassination attempt just two days before this song was recorded, and the country was in turmoil. Nevertheless, Marley's message of overcoming negative energy with positive energy remains an influence in the world today. The song conveys the idea that by having a positive attitude, individuals can get through anything that life throws their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry about a thing
There is no need to stress over anything
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Everything is going to work out in the end
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
Reiterating that there is no need to worry
Rise up this mornin', smile with the risin' sun
Wake up in the morning and be grateful for a new day
Three little birds perched by my doorstep
Three birds were sitting on the singer's doorstep
Singin' sweet songs of melodies pure and true
The birds were singing beautiful and honest tunes
Sayin', "This is my message to you"
The birds were conveying a message
Said he don't worry, a-worry 'bout a thing, no no
He said to not be concerned about anything
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Salim Benraba7
Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying', (this is my message to you)
Singing' don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', this is my message to you
Singin' don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Singin' don't worry about a thing, I won't worry
"'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singin' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright, I won't worry
Singin', don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Ninjah
TRADUCTION EN FR
« Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien »
Ils chantaient : « Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien »
Je me suis réveillé ce matin
Souriant au soleil levant
Trois petits oiseaux
Sur le pas de ma porte
Fredonnaient une chanson douce
A la mélodie pure et vraie
Qui disait : « Voici mon message pour toi :
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien.
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien »
Quand je me suis réveillé ce matin
Souriant au soleil levant
J’ai vu trois petits oiseaux
Perchés sur le pas de ma porte
Qui fredonnaient une chanson douce
A la mélodie pure et vraie
Qui disait : « Voici mon message pour toi :
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien
Ne te soucie de rien
Car tout ira bien »
Lea Christine
My dad died a few days ago. This was our song. This would be the song we danced too at my wedding if it ever happens. He always sang it to me. I just know hes aching to sing it to me now from heaven. I hope it's going to be alright.
He called the three girls across the street his three little birds, they called him uncle...
Videomaker1912
Well hopefully your dad and Bob Marley are singing that in heaven together!
Lea Christine
@CIVIL. RIGHTS. 💕
CIVIL. RIGHTS.
sorry for your loss.
but every little thing is going to be alright.
keep your head up.
Rafaella Coelho
Música que traz paz para a a alma ❤🇧🇷
Abraham Isaac Mucius III
Thank you Jamaica for giving us Bob Marley, love to the Jamaican people from New York, USA.
Douglas Quarles
Definitely a reassuring tune RIP BOB!!! 💯
Lee Bickmore
We should all get this to number 1 around the world. The perfect song for such a time. We all need the love❤❤❤❤❤❤ god bless the marley
SB
Amo essa música! ❤
Nadejda Costa
A letra é motivadora e bonita👌🏻