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)
Mellow Mood
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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We can rock it all night long, darlin'
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Mellow mood has got me
So let the music rock me
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Quiet as the night
Please turn off your light
I'll play your favorite song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Open up your heart
Open up your heart
Let love come running in, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
Let the music rock me, darlin'
'Cause I've got your love (darlin')
Love, sweet love, darlin'
(Darlin')
In "Mellow Mood," Bob Marley sings to a lover, promising to play their favorite song all night long while basking in the mellow mood that the music creates. The song expresses the power of love and how it creates a calming, relaxing atmosphere that they could enjoy together. The line, "Strike the hammer while iron is hot" metaphorically refers to taking advantage of an opportunity while it exists or seizing the moment, which relates to the lovers' relationship. The theme of the song revolves around love's transformative power, leading listeners to feel like they're in the same "mellow mood" as Bob Marley.
In the final verse, he continues with the message of letting love come in and open up our hearts fully. Marley uses "darlin'" repeatedly throughout the song to emphasize how sweet and personal the love he is singing about truly is. Music is the perfect ingredient to complement this love, to add to its intensity and to cement this bond.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll play your favorite song, darlin'
I will play the song you love the most, my love
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
We can dance to this song all night, my love
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
I have so much love for you, my love
Love, sweet love, darlin'
My love for you is as sweet as love can be, my love
Mellow mood has got me
I am feeling very relaxed and calm
So let the music rock me
Let the music soothe me and make me feel good
Quiet as the night
The night is peaceful and quiet
Please turn off your light
Turn off your light and let us enjoy the peace and quiet
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Take action immediately while you have the chance
Open up your heart
Let your emotions show and be open to love
Let love come running in, darlin'
Allow love to come into your life, my love
Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
I am still feeling relaxed and calm, my love
Let the music rock me, darlin'
The music is helping me to feel even more calm and relaxed, my love
'Cause I've got your love (darlin')
I am feeling even more in love with you, my love
Love, sweet love, darlin'
My love for you is still as sweet as love can be, my love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@pelport
King of Kings!!!Mellow Mood Has Got Me!
@anthonynattoo1935
Brings back memories of the nights i used to listen to Bob, Bunny and Peter rehearsing this song, (underneath my window) on 5th St before recording the final verion.
@markmagnolia
Wow
@CCJJ160Channels
Parents are West Indian. I love playing them Marley and their local music and seeing them really get into it. “Don’t break a hip!” 😆
@hsahelan
I been train to sing only one word DARLING when my daddy play these song with his guitar
@SabiArtStory777
🔥🧡🔥D~A~R~L~I~N~G!🌻✌🏻😎
@KennethHolloway-fk1xk
Classic memories, same riddim as bend down low
@roselyndzvukamanja9773
Still sounds great in any form 😢😢
@HoodBoy426
This song took my troubled life back to a time when I thought I had troubles, but really, I didn't have one trouble at all.
May God bless the memory of Robert Nesta Marley, OM. May God bless you. And may God bless my now troubled life.
@trash-br
Melhor música do planeta