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)
Soul Shakedown
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight
The way you love me, huh, it′s alright
When you put your lovin' arms around me
And you hold me tight (holding me tight)
This is my invitation
I got the special vacation
Just to feel your vibration
At that soul shakedown party tonight
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight
Jane is in the backyard
Doin′ the outside dance
I'm tellin' you the other day
She didn′t even get a chance
But this is my invitation
A just-a special vacation
I need your concentration
Just to, just to, just to, just, just to
Baby, I need you tonight (soul shakedown party tonight)
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight
Hit it, brother, y′all
The way you love me
It's alright (it′s alright)
When you put your lovin' arms around me (arms around me)
And you hold me tight (holding me tight)
This is my invitation
I got the special vacation
I need your concentration
Just to feel your vibration
At that soul shakedown party tonight
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight
Swing with me, baby
(Soul shakedown party tonight)
It will be for two though
(Soul shakedown)
The lyrics of Bob Marley & The Wailers’s song Soul Shakedown invite the listener to a party. This party is promising to be a soulful affair as the repetition of “soul shakedown party tonight” suggests. The first verse suggests that the love the singer is experiencing from his significant other is intense and when they are close, and they can feel each other’s vibrations. The second verse introduces Jane who is dancing in the backyard and highlights the exclusivity of the invitation.
The song Soul Shakedown is an upbeat and lively track that has come to define the reggae genre. The lyrics, written by Bob Marley, are a classic example of his style of writing. The song, first released in 1967, was hugely popular in Jamaica and quickly gained a following in the UK. The song was re-recorded in 1970 and again in 1971 with the I-Threes, The Wailers’ backing vocal trio.
Line by Line Meaning
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight
We are going to throw a party tonight where we all come together to feel the joy and energy of music and dance
The way you love me, huh, it’s alright
I am satisfied with the way you show me love, it's alright
When you put your loving arms around me, and you hold me tight (holding me tight)
When you embrace me tightly with your arms, I feel secure and loved
This is my invitation, I got the special vacation
I am inviting you to join me in this special occasion and enjoy a break from routine
I need your concentration, just to feel your vibration
I require your focus to feel your energy and connect with you
Jane is in the backyard, doin' the outside dance
Jane is dancing with joy and carefree spirit in the backyard
I'm telling you, the other day she didn't even get a chance
I saw her energy and enthusiasm before when she couldn't get a chance to fully express herself
Baby, I need you tonight (soul shakedown party tonight)
I really need your presence and connection tonight during our soul shakedown party
Hit it, brother, y'all
Let's start this party, my brother and sisters
Swing with me, baby (soul shakedown party tonight)
Join me in this fun and joyful dance where we swing together, baby
It will be for two though (soul shakedown)
This dance is just for us two and nobody else at this soul shakedown party
Writer(s): Bob Marley
Contributed by Aaron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
The way you love-a me, huh! It's all right!
When you put your loving arms around me,
And you hold me tight, holding me tight
This is my invitation
I got the special vacation
I need your concentration
Just to feel your vibration
At that soul shakedown party tonight
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
Jane is in the back yard
Doing the outside dance
I'm telling you the other day,
She didn't even get a chance!
But this is my invitation
A just-a special vacation
I need your concentration
Just to, just to, just to (vibration) just to
(Soul shakedown party tonight) Baby, I need you tonight!
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
Hit it, brother, y'all!
The way you love-a me, it's all right! (It's all right)
When you put your loving arms around me (arms around me),
And you hold me tight (holding me tight)
This is my invitation
I got the special vacation
I need your concentration
Just to feel your vibration
At that soul shakedown party tonight!
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
Swing with me, baby!
(Soul shakedown party tonight)
It will be for two
@kentdunn3976
My favorite Bob Marley song.
@nebulaquinn
Love this song 🎉🎉. There's a reason Phish covers it. Man I hope they play it next week at Star Lake ❤❤🎉🎉
@georgeschnauser2634
Bob , Peter and Bunny absolutely magic !
@robertyoung6278
Underrated song if u ever hear this n speakers it's fire
@All.Natural.
It will be for two!!!!!❤️💛💚
@56postoffice
Masterpiece. You play this in a dance it'll tear the place up. The Wailers' pre-Chris Blackwell material are the best.👍😎👍
@emanuelbravo1563
Jamie's in the backyard doing her outside dance 💃
@blackmore4
Who's Jamie?
@zaklancaster3778
Massive tune one ov my favourites from then king 👑
@MariaPerez-qu1og
Was talking to my nightly stars and this song just came to me. This has always been my favorite song from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Always will be.