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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You Can't Do That to Me
Bob Marley Lyrics
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'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
Please don't you rock my boat, no
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Can you miss?
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
Evening cold, -fy my soul
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I'm happy inside all the time
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah
You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
When we bend them new corners
We feel like sweepstake winners
And I said, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
Yes, I do
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
And if every time you should walk away from me now
Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah
Can you see? Do you believe me?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Never, never, never give it up now
All in the same boat
Rockin' on the same route
We gotta get together, join each other
And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah
I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
Come a little closer, satisfy my ...
Bob Marley's song You Can't Do That to Me is a song about love and devotion. In the song, Marley implores his lover not to rock his boat because he wants things to remain stable between them. He likes the way things are, and he wants to stay with his lover. He sings that his lover satisfies his soul during both morning and evening times with sweet cakes and affection. Marley also declares his happiness in the relationship and the way he feels like a sweepstake winner whenever they make new corners.
The song's message is clear that Marley is happy in his relationship and wants his partner to remain faithful to him. He asks for the same level of devotion and care he gives by holding hands together and not walking away. Marley also wants to remind his partner that they love each other, and their love brings them peace and happiness.
In summary, the song reminds us how critical it is to have someone whom we can trust and depend on, and how a strong and loving relationship can satisfy the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, please don't you rock my boat
Please don't cause me problems or difficulties
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin' anyhow
I don't want any trouble or conflict
Please don't you rock my boat, no
I'm asking you politely not to cause me any trouble or distress
'Cause I don't want my boat to be rockin'
I want my life to be peaceful and calm, without any conflicts or problems
I'm tellin' you that, oh, ooh-aah, I like it a-like a-this
I want to live my life in peace without any external disruptions
Can you miss?
Can you understand what I'm saying?
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I hope you understand what I mean when I say I want a peaceful life
Am I really it? Ooh yeah
Is it possible for me to achieve the peaceful life I desire?
You satis- satis- satisfy my soul, morning time
You make me happy and content, even in the morning
Evening cold, -fy my soul
You make me happy and content, even in the evening when it's cold
Yes, I've been a-tellin' you, bake me the sweetest cakes
I want you to do little things that will make me happy and content
I'm happy inside all the time
I feel happy and content internally and emotionally
Oh, can't you see what you've done for me? Yeah
You have done a lot of good things for me, and I appreciate it a lot
You make me feel like when we bend them new corners
You make me feel like I can accomplish new things without any fear
We feel like sweepstake winners, yeah
We feel like we have won a lottery because we have each other
Yes, I do
I want to continue feeling happy and content
And you should know, ooh-aah, when I like it a-like a-this
I hope you can understand what I want and desire
I've got it, just can't miss, ooh
I'm confident that I will continue to be happy and content
Satis- satisfy my soul, darlin'
Make me happy and content, my love
Make me love you in the morning time, yeah
Make me feel loved and happy in the morning as well
If ever I treated you bad, make it up to me one time
If I have ever hurt you, please forgive me and make it up in any way you want
'Cause I'm happy inside all the time
I am always happy and content internally
I want you beside me, yeah, to be mine
I want you to be with me and stay mine forever
One thing you've got to do, is when a-we holding hands together
Whenever we are together, we should hold hands and show our love and commitment to each other
You've got to know that we love, a-love each other, yeah
We should always remember that we love each other and show it in little ways
And if every time you should walk away from me now
If you ever decide to leave me, and walk away from me
Uh, you'll now I need your sympathy, yeah
You will know that I need your love and support
Can you see? Do you believe me?
Can you see the love and commitment I have for you?
Oh, darlin', darlin', I'm callin', callin'
My love, I am calling out to you
Satisfy my soul, satisfy my soul
Make me happy and content with your love
Never, never, never give it up now
We should never give up on each other, and always try to make each other happy
All in the same boat
We are both in the same situation and should work together to overcome it
Rockin' on the same route
We are both moving in the same direction and should help each other along the way
We gotta get together, join each other
We should come together and help each other out
And can't you see what I've got for you? Yeah
Can't you see how much I love and care for you?
I'm happy, happy, happy, happy, happy, and not you can turn me blue now
I am very happy and content, and nothing can take that away from me now
Come a little closer, satisfy my ...
Come closer to me and make me even happier with your love
Contributed by Declan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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