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)
Hold On To This Feeling version
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
Gonna blow, blow, blow
Cause we love, love, love, ya now
The day without the shining sun
One look, one look and we feel like one
That's how easy we communicate
A sick match can make a fire begin
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
No how it's got to find guarantee
And then your depends on me
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
It be all right girl
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
No how it's got to find guarantee
Baby your depends on me now
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
You would surely see your name next to mine
To be sure we keep the love we got
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Give me your heart
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
I'm a holdin' on
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
You can let go if you want to baby
Gotta hold on to this feeling
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
In this song, Bob Marley emphasizes the importance of holding on to the feeling of love in a relationship. He acknowledges that love can be unpredictable and that it takes effort to keep the fire burning. The first verse describes the overwhelming love two people share and how easy it is to communicate with each other. The chorus reinforces the idea of holding on tight to this feeling of love, as it has the power to blow them away.
The second verse is a reminder that relationships can become cold as well, and love needs to be nurtured and taken care of. Marley highlights the importance of giving each other guarantees, as this reassures that their love depends on one another. The line, "If love could sign a dotted line, you would surely see your name next to mine," is a beautiful expression of how strong their love is and how committed they are to each other. The song ends with Marley encouraging his partner to hold on to their love and not to let go, as it is the foundation of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta hold on to this feeling
We must cling to the emotions we feel towards each other to keep our relationship intact.
Gotta hold on to this feeling we got
We must hold on to the love that we share for each other.
Gonna blow, blow, blow Cause we love, love, love, ya now
We will express and display our love because we feel it strongly for each other in this relationship.
The day without the shining sun
A day without your love is like a day without sunlight.
Is a day without your loving baby
If you're not here and loving me, it's like the sun isn't shining.
One look, one look and we feel like one
Our connection is so strong that even a single glance at each other makes us feel inseparable as if we are one person.
That's how easy we communicate
Our effortless communication shows how strong our bond is because we understand each other with ease.
A sick match can make a fire begin
Our passion ignites when we are together, like a spark that starts a wildfire.
A simple kiss and I'm warm within man
Even a small gesture like a kiss fills me with warmth and love for you.
No how it's got to find guarantee
We need to ensure our love is here to stay and not fleeting.
And then your depends on me
Our relationship's strength rests on our mutual reliance on each other.
If love, if love could sign a dotted line
If our love could be a legally binding agreement, then we would sign it without hesitation.
You would surely see your name next to mine
If our love was a legal contract, our names would appear right next to each other on it.
To be sure we keep the love we got
To make sure we don't lose the love we have, we must put in effort and actively work on our relationship.
Just keep them kisses comin' and
Let's keep showing affection to each other with simple gestures like kisses.
It be all right girl
Everything will be okay between us.
Your love, your love got a hold on me now girl
I'm hooked on your love, and it has a strong grip on me.
Don't change, don't change and turn cold on me man
Please don't change your feelings for me and become distant and unattached.
Give me your heart
Trust me with your heart and give it to me fully.
I'm a holdin' on
I'm holding tight to our love and our relationship.
You can let go if you want to baby
You have the option to leave if you want to, but I hope you choose to stay with me and keep our love alive.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HINTON JOE, JOE HINTON, JOHNNY WILLIAM BRISTOL, PAMELA JOAN SAWYER
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Christian Schur
Oh man,Nice to hear them together in a Duett โค๏ธ๐๐โค๏ธ๐ฅ๐๐ป๐คฉ
aeon 23
Beautiful song
Papou Tabuena
Nice tune!! โค
saundra brown
I love this song ๐ต and this picture is amazing and a beautiful piece of art ๐
BreadMan90
Bruh I had forgotten about this song for a few years and I just found it again. Instantly took me back
aeon 23
An upful love song by two lovers,
Bxnny 3
"We gotta hold onto this feeling " ๐๐ผ
Tommy Mac Customs
What a tune love it, up lift the soul then simmer down
aeon 23
Proper love song
Emily M
Que lindosssโฆ if this doesnโt inspire you to loveโฆ find a new heart.