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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
Mellow Mood
Bunny Wailer 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 is the night
Please turn off your light
I'll play your fav'right song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Strike the hammer while iron is 'ot now
Open up your heart
Open up your heart
Love love come running in, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Love, sweet ma love, darlin'
I'll play your fav'right song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
So let the music rock me, darlin'
'Cause I got your love, darlin'
Love, sweet love, darlin'
I'll play your fav'right song, darlin'
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Ma love, ma sweet, ma love, darlin'
In Bunny Wailer's song "Mellow Mood," the singer is trying to set a romantic and relaxed tone for the evening with their partner. The singer references their "favorite song" and how they can "rock it all night long," emphasizing the importance of love and the significant role it plays in their relationship. The repetitive phrase "love, sweet love, darlin'" reinforces the idea of the power and importance of love in their life. The singer acknowledges the peaceful atmosphere and even asks their partner to turn off the lights to create the perfect ambiance for their night together.
The lyrics "Strike the hammer while iron is hot" and "Open up your heart" suggest that the singer is trying to convey a message to their partner to not waste time and take advantage of the present moment, pleading with them to open their heart to love. In the final lines of the song, the singer alludes to the idea that they are not alone and are joined by their partner in this mellow and romantic mood. The song's relaxed beat combined with the lyrics creates a dreamy and loving atmosphere perfect for a peaceful night with your significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll play your fav'right song, darlin'
I am willing to play your favorite song, my dear
We can rock it all night long, darlin'
We can dance and enjoy the music throughout the night, my love
'Cause I've got love, darlin'
Because I have love in my heart for you, my darling
Love, sweet love, darlin'
Love that is kind and beautiful, my love
Mellow mood has got me
I am in a relaxed and tranquil state of mind
So let the music rock me
Allow the rhythm and melody to soothe and comfort me
Quiet is the night
The night is peaceful and still
Please turn off your light
Kindly switch off your lights, my dear
Strike the hammer while iron is hot
Work hard and seize the opportunity while it lasts
Open up your heart
Remove any barriers and let your true feelings show
Love love come running in, darlin'
Let love flow freely and generously between us, my love
Love, sweet ma love, darlin'
Affectionate and beautiful love, my lovely dear
Mellow mood has got me, darlin'
I am still feeling relaxed and content, my love
'Cause I got your love, darlin'
Because I have your love with me, my dear
Ma love, ma sweet, ma love, darlin'
My love, my dear, my sweet love, my darling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LambomanZA
on Boderation
It’s a great song and thanks for the lyrics. Message still ring soo true even 2dae.
Nyakwar Osera
on Boderation
Yes reggae surpasses all music in the spread.
Neph
on Cease Fire
How do I get the lyrics to one of his best songs, Ceasefire
Hendrix Banda
on Keep on Movin'
Rest in Eternal Peace King Bunny! We shall miss you for real
Atom. Dread. Adoko
on Reggae In The U.S.A.
Yes i. Love. Bunny. Wailer. Songs
Getrude Rusere
on The Conqueror
I want lyrics
Yassir Waleed Ali
on Gamblings
nice n good stuffs
Wavvy Shotzz
on I Stand Predominate
i love the song.
Wavvy Shotzz
on I Stand Predominate
i love the song.
Basu Ghoshdastider
on Bellyfull
when belly full party on....