During 1970 and 1971, Wailer, Marley and Tosh worked with renowned reggae producers Leslie Kong and Lee "Scratch" Perry.
They released four albums before signing to Island Records in 1972. Two more albums were created before Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, citing grievances over label treatment and ideological differences. Marley carried on with a new line-up, including the I-Threes that put out seven more more albums. Marley died in 1981.
The Wailers were a groundbreaking ska and reggae group, noted for songs such as "Simmer Down", "Trenchtown Rock", "Nice Time", "War", "Stir It Up" and "Get Up, Stand Up".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers
Studio albums
The Wailing Wailers (1965)
The Best of the Wailers (1970; released 1971)
Soul Rebels (1970)
Soul Revolution Part II (1971)
Catch a Fire (1973)
Burnin' (1973)
Natty Dread (1974)
Rastaman Vibration (1976)
Exodus (1977)
Kaya (1978)
Survival (1979)
Uprising (1980)
Confrontation (1983)
Bonus Tracks: Secondhand
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
Then up came-a one that said (hey, Dread)
"Hey, Dread, dry, Natty Dread, and smile!"
You're in Jamaica: c'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, y'all!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, now!
Soulful down, soulful people
Said, I see you're having fun,
Dancin' to the reggae rhythm,
O island in the sun
O smile!
(In Jamaica) c'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, children!
(In Jamaica, y'all)
We're gonna help our people, help them right
O Lord, help us tonight!
Cast away that evil spell
Throw some water in the well,
And smile!
(In Jamaica) c'mon and smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get things together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica, y'all)
Riddim wise (wise),
Dub-a wise (wise),
And other wise (wise)
Can't criticize (wise) our smile.
(In Jamaica) You're gonna smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, right now!
(In Jamaica) Get things together, right yow!
(In Jamaica, y'all)
Help the people, help them right!
O Lord, help us tonight!
Cast away evil spell
Throw some water in the well,
And smile!
(In Jamaica) You're gonna smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, children!
(In Jamaica) Get things together, right yow!
(In Jamaica, y'all)
Soulful down, soulful people,
Said, I know - I know that you're having fun!
In Bob Marley's song Jamaica, he encourages the people of Jamaica to come together and smile despite their difficulties. The song starts off with Marley feeling down and out, but then he meets a friend who tells him to dry his tears and smile. The song speaks of the beauty of Jamaica, the reggae rhythm, and the soulful people. It encourages the people to help each other and cast away any evil spells that may be contributing to their sadness. The song ends with Marley acknowledging that the people are having fun and he wants them to continue to smile.
The lyrics of Jamaica are about more than just smiling. They're about coming together as a community during difficult times. Marley is telling the people to not give up, to not let their difficulties get them down, but to continue to support each other and remain positive. The song also celebrates the beauty of Jamaica, its people, and its culture.
One interesting fact about the song Jamaica is that it was not included on any of Bob Marley's studio albums. It was only released on a compilation album called Rebel Music in 1986. Another interesting fact is that the song is based on a traditional Jamaican folk song called Day Dah Light. Marley borrowed the melody and adapted it to create Jamaica. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Harry Belafonte and Jimmy Buffett.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling out, feeling down
I am feeling lost and down.
This feeling wouldn't leave me alone
I can't shake off this feeling of sadness.
Then up came-a one that said (hey, Dread)
Then someone approached me calling me 'Dread.'
"Hey, Dread, dry, Natty Dread, and smile!"
"Hey, Dread, cheer up and be confident!"
You're in Jamaica: c'mon and smile!
You're in Jamaica, a beautiful and happy place, so smile!
(In Jamaica, y'all) Get it together, y'all!
(In Jamaica) Let's come together and be happy!
Soulful down, soulful people
People who are feeling down and lost.
Said, I see you're having fun,
I can see that you are enjoying yourself.
Dancin' to the reggae rhythm,
You are dancing to the joyful reggae music.
O island in the sun
Jamaica, a beautiful sunny island.
We're gonna help our people, help them right
We will help and support our fellow Jamaicans.
O Lord, help us tonight!
God, please help us tonight!
Cast away that evil spell
Get rid of that negativity and bad energy.
Throw some water in the well,
Let's purify and cleanse ourselves.
And smile!
And be happy!
Riddim wise (wise),
Musical rhythm knowledge.
Dub-a wise (wise),
Knowledge of dub music.
And other wise (wise)
And other kinds of knowledge.
Can't criticize (wise) our smile.
Nobody can say anything bad about our happiness.
Help the people, help them right!
Let's help and support each other!
Soulful down, soulful people,
People who are feeling lost and down.
Said, I know - I know that you're having fun!
I know that you're enjoying yourself!
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