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 Party (1970 Version
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics
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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, hold me tight
This is my invitation
I got the special vacation
Just to feel your vibration
At that soul shakedown party
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 (hold 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! Uh!
Swing with me, baby!
(Soul shakedown party tonight)
The song "Soul Shakedown Party" by Bob Marley and the Wailers is an upbeat tribute to the power of music and love. It speaks of a gathering or party where everyone comes together to celebrate and dance to the soulful rhythms of music. The lyrics express the joy and happiness of being in love and having someone to hold tight. The singer invites the listener to join him in this celebration where they can feel the energy and vibration of the music.
The song also mentions Jane, who is doing the outside dance, but never got a chance to join the party. The singer wants everyone to come and join the shakedown party, where no one is left out, and everyone can feel the power of music and love.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey the idea of community and togetherness through music. It is an invitation to come together, dance, and celebrate life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
We are going to have a great party with lots of soulful music and dancing tonight!
The way you love-a me, huh! It's all right!
I'm feeling good about the way you love me, everything is okay.
When you put your loving arms around me, And you hold me tight, hold me tight
I feel safe and loved when you hold me close in your arms.
This is my invitation, I got the special vacation, I need your concentration, Just to feel your vibration
I'm inviting you to my special party and I want you to focus on the good vibes and energy that we will share.
At that soul shakedown party, We gonna have a soul shakedown party tonight!
At this party, we will experience the powerful and soulful music that will shake us to our core!
Jane is in the back yard, Doing the outside dance, I'm telling you the other day, She didn't even get a chance!
My friend Jane loves to dance and she's been practicing outside, but she hasn't had a chance to showcase her skills yet.
Just to - just to - just to (vibration) just to (Soul shakedown party tonight) Baby, I need you tonight!
I need you to come to the party tonight and feel the good vibes with me.
Hit it, brother, y'all!
Let's get the music started and have a good time!
Swing with me, baby! (Soul shakedown party tonight)
Let's dance together at this soulful party tonight!
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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@robjones2408
A great groove clearly influenced by The Impressions.
Brilliant dance music.
@franciellesantos8134
Amo essa música do bob marley soul shakedown amo minha preferida de sempre 😍😍😍☺☺
@danilomatias9669
minha tbm hahaha bomdimais
@gatorgazor
Can only imagine what a SWEET GROOVY concert that would have been!
@leowarner8813
So pure and original classic reggae music
@drumteacher43
awesome tune!!
@thiagolima7418
Classic ❤
@Donjeff050
One of the 2 greatest prophets ever alife. Mr Marley and Mr Hendrix thank u what u have done for the world. gave ppl a reason to life for.
@Pankzer
soul shakedown party nice! love the wailres love bob marley Positive Vibration for all from Ecuador
@IICJZII
Way better than the other versions :D