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)
Diamond Baby
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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My baby needs me (yeah, yeah)
Talking 'bout my baby (yeah, yeah)
I′m gonna buy her diamond ring (yeah, yeah)
So everybody say yeah (yeah, yeah)
Everybody say yeah (yeah, yeah)
Everybody say yeah (yeah, yeah)
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Let me talk about my baby just the same
Ah don't you know that my baby
I said my baby is a diamond girl
What did I say
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Let me talk about my baby just the same
Ah don't you know
I said my baby is a diamond girl
What did I say ′bout my baby
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
I said my baby is a diamond girl
In this song, Bob Marley is talking about his love for his girlfriend or wife. He proclaims that he is going to buy her a diamond ring, indicating the depth of his love and commitment to her. Throughout the song, he repeats the phrase "my baby is a diamond girl," emphasizing his view of her as someone special, unique, and precious.
The lyrics "Let me talk about my baby just the same" can be seen as Marley's way of standing up for his relationship and his partner, as if he is being challenged or questioned about his love for her. He defends her and affirms his feelings for her, saying that she is like a diamond - beautiful, valuable, and worthy of praise.
Overall, Diamond Baby is a testament to Marley's devotion to his girlfriend/wife and his willingness to declare it publicly with confidence and pride. The song's simple, repetitive chorus reinforces the idea that his love for her is a constant and unchanging aspect of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna talk about my baby (yeah, yeah)
I am going to express my love for my partner
My baby needs me (yeah, yeah)
My partner relies on me for support and care
Talking 'bout my baby (yeah, yeah)
Continuing to share my adoration and admiration for my significant other
I'm gonna buy her diamond ring (yeah, yeah)
I plan to show my love and commitment by purchasing a lavish gift for my partner
So everybody say yeah (yeah, yeah)
Encouraging others to express their excitement and support for my relationship
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
Continued enthusiasm and celebration
Let me talk about my baby just the same
I want to keep expressing my love and admiration for my partner
Ah don't you know that my baby
Do you understand the depth of my feelings for my partner?
I said my baby is a diamond girl
My partner is precious and valuable to me
What did I say
Do you remember what I previously expressed about my partner?
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Reiterating that my partner is a cherished treasure
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Continuing to emphasize my deep affection for my partner
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Repeating once more that my partner is a special and unique treasure
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Reaffirming my love and devotion to my partner
I said my baby is a diamond girl
Ending the song by emphasising that my partner is the most valuable and cherished person in my life
Writer(s): Clement Seymour Dodd, Robert Marley
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