From the NME.
First recorded in 1968 but never before officially published, the song is now being released by Marley’s original label JAD Records, and is available to stream on all platforms, with a 2000-copy limited edition 7” also available.
The highly spiritual, personal track pays respect to Haile Selassie, the Ethiopian emperor and sacred figure in the Rastafari movement, of which Marley was a committed member. The song’s lyrics were written by one of Marley’s mentors, Mortimer Planno, who met Selassie when he visited Jamaica in 1966.
The single is the first release on JAD Records for seven years. The label was founded by Johnny Nash in 1967, after Nash had come across Marley in Jamaica. Marley continued to record exclusive music for the label for many years.
Marley died in 1981 at the age of 36, after becoming a global pioneer for reggae, ska and rocksteady music. He is estimated to have sold over 75 million records worldwide.
A feature length biopic about the reggae icon, titled Bob Marley: One Love, is due to be released in UK cinemas on February 14, 2024, with British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir (Peaky Blinders, One Night in Miami) playing the musician.
The film has been made in partnership with Marley’s family, and also stars James Norton, Lashana Lynch and Tosin Cole. It is directed by King Richard’s Reinaldo Marcus Green.
The synopsis for the biopic reads: “Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.”
In September, Marley’s 1984 compilation album, ‘Legend’, became the first reggae album to chart for 800 weeks on the Billboard 200. It is the second highest-selling compilation album of all time.
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- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Survival - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £25.00, $31.25, €29.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 09-May-2024 07:15)on May 13, 2024 at 10:01 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Survival (1979 UK 10-track LP, which saw Marley taking a more politicised stance than on the previous year's Kaya album, ranging from the self explanatory So Much Trouble In The World through to British colonialism 'Zimbabwe' & beyond 'Africa Unite', picture sleeve with lyric inner. The sleeve displays some light general wear and the vinyl has minimal signs of play, overall an Excellent example ILPS9542)
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.75, €40.60 (Back In Stock) (arrived 09-May-2024 07:15)on May 13, 2024 at 10:01 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Legend (Classic 1984 UK 14-track compilation LP of solid reggae gold - Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot The Sheriff, Redemption Song, Jamming - they're all here, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor shelfwear and the vinyl remains in near 'as new' condition with few signs of play BMW1) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Uprising - European Tour '80 - S - US - t-shirt - £295.00, $368.75, €342.20 (New Item) (arrived 08-May-2024 16:12)on May 13, 2024 at 10:01 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Uprising (Extremely rare original vintage 1980 Made In U.S.A. 50% cotton 50% polyester short sleeved t-shirt in beige, printed with the full colour Uprising album artwork on the front incorporating the Tuff Gong logo in black. The artist name is printed in red along the top along with 'European Tour '80' lettering at the bottom. Historically this was Marley's last tour & the biggest music tour of Europe that year. This is sized Small [Pit-to-pit measures 36cm,Collar-to-hem measures 60cm] & as you'd expect shows some light signs of age & theprint is still vivid. An historic & poignant piece of memorabilia for any Bob Marley fan!)
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend The Best Of - Remastered - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £26.99, $33.74, €31.31 (New Item) (arrived 08-May-2024 11:31)on May 13, 2024 at 10:01 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Legend The Best Of (2020 UK/EU limited edition 14-track compilation LP, originally released in 1984 and featuring classic recordings released between 1972 and 1981 including Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Buffalo Soldier, Get Up Stand, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, and more. As greatest hits packages go this one is all killer-no filler! Picture sleeve reproducing the original cover artwork, brand new & factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend - UK - vinyl LP - £35.00, $43.75, €40.60 (New Item) (arrived 07-May-2024 14:42)on May 13, 2024 at 10:01 pm
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS Legend (Classic 1984 UK 14-track compilation LP of solid reggae gold - Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Get Up Stand Up, I Shot The Sheriff, Redemption Song, Jamming - they're all here, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor shelfwear and the vinyl remains in near 'as new' condition with few signs of play BMW1) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
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