Today we celebrate the life and work of Bob Marley, born on this day 67 years ago(6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981). So much has been said about Marley, and his impact on this world. Personally, I'll never forget the day I was walking on a beach in South East Asia, chatting with a local in a little fishing town. This place barely had electricity or paved roads. He didn't speak my language, and I didn't speak his. Within minutes, though, he said the name Bob Marley, and began singing Stir it Up. We both smiled, and shared some time quietly singing lines back and forth to each other. To have a moment of clear communication like that while visiting the other side of the world blew my mind. Marley's legacy is undeniable, as his music is magically capable of simultaneously serving as a celebration of spirit, expression of love, and spark for revolution.
Below you will find a documentary on the making of the album "To Catch A Fire". Its long, but well worth your time. Great footage of The Wailers back in the day, and great dissection of the legendary tracks on this album. Its crazy to me that the album only sold 14k copies in its first year.
Here are a couple of my favorite Marley tracks for your listening/downloading pleasure.
High Tide or Low Tide
Mr. Chatterbox
Slave Driver (Jamaican Version)
One Drop
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