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)
I Know a Place
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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When the race gets hard to run,
It means you just can't take the pace.
When it's time to have your fun,
You find the tears run on down through your face,
Then you stop and think a little:
Are you the victim of the system?
Anyday now they gon' let you down;
To see you through.
(I) And ain't it good to know (know) now:
Jah will be waiting there.
(I) Ain't it doggone good to know (know) , you all;
Jah will be waiting there.
Wait in Summer, wait in Spring,
Wait in Autumn, Winter thing,
(Tribe) goes up, all the tribe goes down:
Bring my children from the end of d'earth
Many a time I sit and wonder why
This race so - so very hard to run,
Then I say to my soul: take courage,
Battle to be won,
Like a ship that's tossed and driven,
Battered by the angry sea, yea-eah!
Say the tide of time was raging;
Don't let the fury fall on me, no, no!
(I) 'Cause I know (know) -know:
Jah will be waiting there;
(I) Ain't it good to know (know) now:
Jah will be waiting there. Wo-oo-o-oo-o! Ooh, yeah!
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Speak I give, lost and found.
Lost and found, who speak I give;
Lost and found, who speak I give.
The lyrics to Bob Marley & The Wailers' song I Know A Place, encapsulate his message of hope and faith in the face of adversity. The song speaks to the struggles that people face in their lives and the importance of having support during these times. In the opening lines, Marley acknowledges that life can be challenging, but reminds the listener that they are not alone. He reinforces this message throughout the song, assuring that "Natty" (a slang term for a Rastafarian man) and Jah (a reference to God) will be there to see them through.
Marley's lyrics encourage the listener to find the strength and courage to persevere through difficult times. He uses the metaphor of a ship being tossed and battered by the sea to symbolize the hardships of life. The repetition of the phrase "lost and found, who speak I give" reinforces the idea that even when we feel lost, we can always find our voice through Jah's guidance.
Overall, the lyrics to I Know A Place emphasize Marley's belief in the power of faith, hope, and community during trying times. The song's lyrics are both comforting and empowering and remind the listener that they can find the strength to overcome life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Wo, man, deh you are!
Hey there, my friend!
When the race gets hard to run,
When life gets difficult,
It means you just can't take the pace.
It's because you're feeling overwhelmed.
When it's time to have your fun,
When it's time to enjoy life,
You find the tears run on down through your face,
But instead, you end up crying.
Then you stop and think a little:
At this point, take a moment to reflect.
Are you the victim of the system?
Wonder if the system is holding you back.
Any day now they gon' let you down;
Soon, the system may disappoint you.
Remember, Natty will be there To see you through.
But Natty, the singer, will be there to support you.
And ain't it good to know (know) now:
Isn't it great to realize now:
Jah will be waiting there.
That God will be there waiting to help you.
Wait in Summer, wait in Spring,
Regardless of the season,
Wait in Autumn, Winter thing,
Whether it's winter or autumn,
(Tribe) goes up, all the tribe goes down:
Sometimes the group is doing well and other times, not so much.
Bring my children from the end of d'earth
Let all of our people come together.
Many a time I sit and wonder why
Often, I ponder why
This race so - so very hard to run,
Life can be challenging.
Then I say to my soul: take courage,
But then I tell myself: be strong.
Battle to be won,
I must keep fighting to overcome.
Like a ship that's tossed and driven,
It feels like being caught in a storm,
Battered by the angry sea, yea-eah!
And getting battered by the waves.
Say the tide of time was raging;
As time goes by and circumstances change,
Don't let the fury fall on me, no, no!
I can't let it overwhelm me!
'Cause I know (know) -know:
Because I am aware
Jah will be waiting there;
That God is always there to help.
Lost and found, who speak I give;
I will give a voice to the lost and found,
Speak I give, lost and found.
And ensure they both have a say.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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loanyescoto
He is the only artist that I can listen to at anytime and will always lift up my spirit. Music for the soul and spirit
ErmitĂŁo
Essa Ă© minha preferida, essa mĂșsica me dĂĄ sempre esperança para continuar âĄïžđȘđčâ€ïžđđ
Dub Marley
Bobâs music will last through eternity
Dion Fitzgerald
when i listen to Bob Marley and the Wailers it doesnt feel like he has ever left us at all. His music and his words and the way he sings opens inner doors to a higher spirituality. There is an enoumous depth to the feelings he reaches within people around the world even though he is no longer here, truely an amaing achivement for any individual. I like to think he was too good for this world and left us all a message. Proud to have lived when he was here. Rest in Peace, God bless his family
C Bear
When I hear that reggae beat, there's something in me that just makes me wanna close my eyes, slow-bob my head and feel them vibes.
Levon Gray
Hell yea! Chill and real af
Benson Bibi
Rasta!
Christina Lobban
Hello, me proper proper affi skank or rock .....A SWEAR!!!!!
Emmanuele Sguera
True
irishpodge121
16 years old and a proud Bob fan :) when my friends play Chris Brown and all that other music I don't give out about I just make sure that Marley music coming out of my phone overpowers theirs :)