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- Marley, Bob
- See Also:
- Charlie Hunter Quartet - Natty Dread Various Artists - Keep It Burning: The Hawaiian Tribute To Bob Marley [7/17]
- Description:
- This remastered version of LEGEND contains a 28 page booklet, and two bonus tracks.
Personnel: Bob Marley (vocals, guitar, percussion); Peter Tosh (vocals, guitar, piano, organ); Tyrone Downie (vocals, keyboards, percussion); Bunny Wailer (vocals, percussion); Aston "Family Man" Barrett (guitar, bass, percussion); Julian "Junior" Marvin (guitar, background vocals); Al Anderson, Earl "Chinna" Smith, Donald Kinsey (guitar); Earl "Wya" Lindo (keyboards, percussion); Touter (keyboards); Carlton Barrett (drums, percussion); Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, Joe Higgs (percussion).
The I Threes: Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt (background vocals).
Producers: Steve Smith, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Chris Blackwell, Errol Brown.
Reissue producer: Bill Levenson.
Recorded between 1972 and 1981. Originally released on Island (90169).
Digitally remastered by Ted Jensen (2001, Sterling Sound, New York).
There are few musicians whose music has indisputably advanced humanity. Reggae figurehead Bob Marley--a songwriter, poet, activist, and visionary--is one of them. The idea that a single-disc collection could represent the depth, breadth, and power of Marley`s achievement is far-fetched, but LEGEND makes an excellent attempt. Every single one of its tracks is outstanding, and the artist`s different faces--revolutionary ("Get Up Stand Up"), romantic ("Is This Love"), devout Rastafarian ("Buffalo Soldier"), and prophet ("One Love/People Get Ready") are equally represented.
In addition to his moving message of love and unity, Marley is a master songwriter, as the timelessness of songs like "Stir It Up," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the gorgeous, poignant "Redemption Song" proves. Of course, a true sampling of Marley`s output would require some early ska material, the Wailer`s debut (CATCH A FIRE), the definitive NATTY DREAD, and his later-period opus EXODUS, but LEGEND provides a highly satisfying, if brief, overview of Marley`s genius. A record well suited to any location, season, or time of day, it has proven universal in its appeal. The music herein is as essential as air. (Note: The Deluxe Edition includes two bonus tracks and an additional disc of remixes.)
- Track Listing:
- Is This Love
- No Woman No Cry
- Could You Be Loved
- Three Little Birds
- Buffalo Soldier
- Get up Stand Up
- Stir It Up
- Easy Skanking - (bonus track)
- One Love/People Get Ready
- I Shot the Sheriff
- Waiting in Vain
- Redemption Song
- Satisfy My Soul
- Exodus - (Patois)
- Jamming
- Punky Reggae Party - (bonus track)
Album Information
- Release Date:
- 05/21/2002
- Type:
- Performer
- Genre:
- Reggae
- Subgenre:
- Roots Reggae
- Label:
- Island Records (USA)
- Catalog Number:
- 548 904
- Original Release Year:
- 1984
- # of Discs:
- 1
- SPARS Coding:
- AAD
- Studio/Live:
- Studio
- Mono/Stereo:
- Stereo
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
Customer Reviews
The cd is one of my favs. it's just how I remembered it from back in the day....You can't go wrong with this laid back cd!!!
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This cd has many wonderful songs on it. Most of them make you feel like you are on vacation. A couple though, have some subtle drug reference.
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This CD is the best of Bob Marley ever!!! I've researched other online stores in trying to obtain this CD. Many of them had the "preview" CD or remixes. This CD is the original Bob Marley & the wailers. The acoustics are great, instruments are great, singers are great. Just great entertainment!
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I've been searching for the perfect Christmas gift for a family member & this is it. It has all of the greatest Bob Marley Hits & I was very pleased to find it at such a great price! A must have CD!!
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Rating 
Anonymous from Holmes Beach, Florida, Feb 1, 1900
Please realize the strenous plight of the Negro people. Bob Marley had the truth, education, and bravery to address the civil rights injustices in this world, espeically the U.S. south. His music is monumental, essential, and awesome, give him a serious listen, maybe you will agree.
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