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Bunny Wailer was a singer, songwriter and percussionist, born Neville O'Riley Livingston on April 10, 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was founder and an original member of ska, rocksteady and reggae group The Wailers (formed 1963) along with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. The young Livingston spent his earliest years in the village of Nine Mile in St. Ann Parish. It was there that he first met Bob Marley, and the two toddlers became fast friends. The boys both came from one parent families; Livingston was being brought up by his father, Marley by his mother. Later, Bunny's father Thaddeus "Toddy" Livingston lived with Bob Marley's mother Cedella Booker and had a daughter with her named Pearl Livingston. Peter Tosh had a son, Andrew Tosh, with another of Bunny's sisters, Shirley, making Andrew his nephew
Livingston was underused as a writer and lead vocalist in The Wailers compared with Marley and Tosh. When Wailers regularly changed producers during the early reggae years in the late 1960s, Livingston continued to be a key part of the group's distinctive harmonies. He sang however lead on "Dreamland" (a cover of El Tempos' My Dream Island, which soon became Bunny's signature song), "Riding High", "Brainwashing" and on one verse of the Wailers' Impressions-like "Keep On Moving", both produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry. In 1971, he recorded the original version of Pass It On
Bunny Wailer toured with the Wailers in England and the United States, but soon became reluctant to leave Jamaica. He and Tosh became more marginalized in the group as the Wailers became an international success, and attention was increasingly focused on Marley. Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh subsequently left the Wailers to pursue solo careers. They were replaced by the I Threes, a move to broaden the base of success for the Wailers in the non-Jamaican market.
After leaving the Wailers, Bunny became more focused on his spiritual faith. He identified with the Rastafari movement, as did the other Wailers. He self-produced a number of his recordings after striking out on his own. He has also written much of his own material as well as re-recording a number of cuts from the Wailers catalogue. Bunny Wailer has recorded primarily in the roots style, in keeping with his often political and spiritual messages. The album "Blackheart Man" is a good example of his roots reggae style and the dub version,Dub d*sco vol 1 equally magnificent if hard to find. "Sings the Wailers" successfully reworks many of The Wailers songs with the backing of top Jamaican musicians, Sly and Robbie. He has also had success recording in the typically apolitical, more pop dancehall style. He has outlived his contemporaries in a culture where death by violence is commonplace.
Bunny Wailer has won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1990, 1994 and 1996.
Bunny Wailer died on 2 March 2021.
ALBUMS WITH ORIGINAL MATERIAL
* ''Blackheart Man'' (1976) [[Island Records|Island]]/Solomonic
* ''Protest'' (1977) Island/Solomonic
* ''Struggle'' (1978) Solomonic
* ''Dubd'sco vol.1'' (1978) Solomonic
* ''In I Father's House'' (1979) Solomonic
* ''Bunny Wailer Sings the Wailers'' (1980) Island/Solomonic
* ''Dubd'sco vol.2'' (1981) Solomonic
* ''Rock 'n' Groove'' (1981) Solomonic
* ''Tribute'' (1981) Solomonic
* ''Hook Line & Sinker'' (1982) Solomonic
* ''Roots Radics Rockers Reggae'' (1983) [[Shanachie Records|Shanachie]]
* ''Live!'' (1983) Solomonic
* ''Marketplace'' (1985) Solomonic
* ''Rootsman Skanking'' (1987) Shanachie (international re-release of ''Rock And Groove'' edited version plus 3 extra tracks)
* ''Rule Dance Hall'' (1987) Shanachie
* ''Liberation'' (1989) Shanachie
* ''Time Will Tell: A Tribute to Bob Marley'' (1990) Shanachie (international re-release of ''Tribute'' + 2 extra tracks)
* ''Gumption'' (1990) Shanachie
* ''The Never Ending Wailers'' (1991)
* ''Dance Massive'' (1992)
* ''Just Be Nice'' (1993) [[RAS Records|RAS]]
* ''Hall of Fame: A Tribute to Bob Marley's 50th Anniversary'' (1996) RAS
* ''Communication'' (2000) Solomonic/Tuff Gong
* ''World Peace'' (2003) Solomonic
* ''Rub A Dub'' (2007) Solomonic
* ''Cross Culture'' (2009) Solomonic
* ''Combinations Vol.1'' (2009) Solomonic
* ''Blackheart Man (Remastered & Extended)'' (2009) Solomonic
* ''Reincarnated Souls'' (2013), VP - 3CD + 2DVD set
Love Fire
Bunny Wailer Lyrics
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Fire fire
Fire fire fire fire
Can't put it out with water
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning burning burning
Your love is like a burning fire
It keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
This love of mine it's my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
Fire fire fire
Fire fire fire
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Your love is so kind to I
So good good
It'll never grow cold
This love of mine it's my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
Fire fire
Fire fire
Fire fire fire fire
Can't put it out with water
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
The lyrics to Bunny Wailer's "Love Fire" speak of the power of love and its ability to ignite a fire within the soul that cannot be extinguished. The repeated lines of "fire, fire" emphasize the intensity and passion of love, which is compared to a burning flame that cannot be put out with water. The love described in the song is all-consuming and everlasting. It's a love that is kind and good, never growing cold or fading away.
The chorus of the song speaks of the burning fire within the soul, a fire that keeps on burning and cannot be extinguished. The verse then goes on to describe the source of this fire - the love of the singer's partner. This love is described as a burning fire that never grows cold and is the singer's one desire. The song speaks of the all-encompassing power of love and how it can bring warmth and light to our lives.
Overall, the lyrics to "Love Fire" are a beautiful and poetic expression of the power of love. The imagery of fire is used to represent the intensity and passion of love, which is something that cannot be easily put out. It's a song that speaks to the enduring nature of love and how it can bring warmth and light to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire fire
The intensity of the love is described with the metaphor of fire.
Fire fire fire fire
The love is so powerful that it's compared to an uncontrollable forest fire.
Can't put it out with water
The love is so strong that no obstacle can stop it from burning.
Keeps on burning
The passion and intensity of love is never-ending.
Keeps on burning burning burning
The fire of love is so intense that it keeps on burning without any cessation.
In my soul
The love is not a superficial, but it has become an essential part of the person's soul.
Your love is like a burning fire
The love of the person addressed is compared to a burning fire.
This love of mine it's my one desire
The person singing describes how his life's desire is only this love.
It's gonna set my soul on fire
The love is so intense that it feels like it can burn the singer's soul.
It'll never grow cold
The love will always remain passionate and never fade away.
Your love is so kind to I
The person addressed is praised for being kind and generous with their love.
So good good
The love is described to be pure and good.
Contributed by Kaelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@koffiremi3098
Fire fire
Fire fire
Fire fire fire fire
Can't put it out with water
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love is like a burning fire
It keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love it's my one my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
Fire fire fire
Fire fire fire
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love is so kind to I
So good good
It'll never grow cold
This love of mine it's my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
❤🎉🌴🪕🎺🎧🎼🍎🌈
@koffiremi3098
Fire fire
Fire fire
Fire fire fire fire
Can't put it out with water
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love is like a burning fire
It keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love it's my one my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
Fire fire fire
Fire fire fire
Keeps on burning burning burning
In my soul
Jah love is so kind to I
So good good
It'll never grow cold
This love of mine it's my one desire
It's gonna set my soul on fire
It'll never grow cold
❤🎉🌴🪕🎺🎧🎼🍎🌈
@CheikhTidianeNDAO
Thanks for the lyrics. One love 💞💕
@user-jw7fd1ly1d
Jamaicans.. Real tenacious people, they're not easily moved from what they believe .I love this song for SHO
@simmerdownnah
Thank you Bunny. Cool runnings reuniting with Peter and Bob. Jah Live.
@henrykakopa2963
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Fire fire it keeps on burning burning burning
@rastachavez8887
RIP Lion, this is the last song i heard yesterday then just happen to find out he was gone forever from this earth but not our hearts. His music and message will forever continue to be spread, even with the unborn generations to come. Blessed be the one
@mariarhodes427
What a beautiful tribute to our Lion.
@volneyporter4576
BUNNY WAILER OLD DRAGON. LIVES AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. 1986. I have heard about Bunny wailer for a long times, but i havent seen how he looks. I was able to see how he looks because he is now performing on stage. I liked the song the Old dragon, the way he sings it. I liked the way he dressed, address the crowd, and the crowd cheered immediately. The men of the band were well organised and the rhythm of the band was good. I listened to his songs very often, and theyre so good. I heard he died, and i wish i had known him in person. I know his songs will remains in the hearts of a lots of people.Bunny wailer is not around, but his songs is still alive and keeping people happy.May he rest in peace.
@Deejay_Ras_B
Who else is here in 2020? This is real reggea music. Nough Respek to the King himself Bunny Wailer.
@yourbiggestfan6766
Jah love!