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)
Duppy Version
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Dem set me free again
Yes, me friend, me friend
Me deh 'pon street again
The bars could not hold me;
Force could not control me now.
They try to keep me down
Yes, I've been accused
Wrongly abused now
But through the powers of the Most High
They've got to turn me loose
So don't try to cold me up on this bridge, now.
I've got to reach Mount Zion
The highest region.
So if you a bull-bucka,
Let me tell you this:
I'm a duppy conqueror - conqueror.
Yes, me friend, me good friend
Dem set me free again, mm
Yes, me friend
Dem turn me loose again
Don't try to show off
You make your friend dem laugh
For I will cut you off
And I will take the laughs off
I'm crying
Yes, me friend
We deh a street again
Yes, me friend, me friend, me friend
Dem set me free again
Bars could not hold me
The song "Duppy Conquerer" by Bob Marley is a powerful song about overcoming obstacles and coming out on top. The lyrics speak to the idea of being falsely accused and wrongly abused, but through the power of the Most High (referring to God), the singer is able to overcome and be set free again. The bars that once held the singer are no longer effective, and even force is unable to control him.
The singer expresses a determination to reach Mount Zion, which refers to a place of ultimate freedom and peace. He declares himself a "duppy conqueror" which means he is someone who has overcome adversity and conquered his enemies. Even though some people may try to bring him down or show off in front of him, the singer remains confident and focused on his goal.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit, and the idea that even in the face of adversity, we can rise up and overcome.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@rachelcosgrove2048
Oh, oh, op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo
Oh, oh, op-bo, bo, bo-bo-bo
Yes, mi friend, mi friend
Them set me free again
Yes, mi friend, mi friend
Me deh 'pon street again
The bars could not hold me
Force could not control me now
They try to keep me down
But God put me around
Yes, I've been accused
Wrongly abused, now
But through the powers of the most-high
They got to turn me loose, mm
Don't try to cold me up
On this bridge now
I've got to reach Mount Zion
The highest region
If you a bull-bucker
Let me tell you that
I'm a duppy conqueror, conqueror
Yes, mi friend, mi good friend
Them set me free again, mm
Yes, mi friend
Them turn me loose again
Don't try to cold me up
On this bridge now
I've got to reach Mount Zion
The highest region
If you a bull-bucker
Let me tell you
I'm a duppy conqueror
Hit it (conqueror)
Yes, mi friend, mi friend, mi friend, mi friend
We deh a street again
Yes, mi friend, mi friend, mi friend
Dem set me free again
Don't try to show off
Fi make you friend dem laugh, what a la-la
For I will cut you off
And I will take the last straw
I'm cryin'
Yes, mi friend
We deh a street again, yea-eah
Yes, mi friend, mi friend, mi friend
@lew8431
Most people do not know of this side of his music, but without a doubt its the best
@deanwalker6262
Yup. All the old stuff he did with dub versions, like Hypocrites and mr. brown. The best
@anthonyakatonysmiff2461
yeah, isnt that something? the worst music is what is known, and the best remains an undiscovered great mystery!
@monicacristina5956
Gimme shelter n giuliano manfrdini?
Anyone?
@JackNapier420
I'm pretty sure most people know this music 😂 it's Bob
@LGaff1974
The best Bob is whatever is on. That’s how good he was. But Duppy Conqueror — this version or the one on Burnin’— are beyond special.
@AAIdjkeino
I listen this masterpiece on repeat until it soak through me like water soaking a sponge. Leaving me with watery eyes and a irie feeling. Bob Marley live forever.
@lanaranger9770
So eloquently put. Sounds like you could have written some songs for him.
@TonyWud
I hear Bob Marley in your writing. A blessing!
@100datbitch4
Do you feel irie??? Steel pulse now in my head