Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers

Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley And The Wailers is one of the most celebrated reggae compilations ever released, bringing together many of the Jamaican band's most enduring recordings. Originally released in 1984, following Bob Marley's death, Legend introduced generations of listeners to Marley's distinctive combination of roots reggae, soulful melodies, conscious lyrics and infectious rhythms.

The compilation opens with "Is This Love", followed by the legendary live version of "No Woman No Cry." "Could You Be Loved" and "Three Little Birds" showcase Marley's gift for writing instantly memorable melodies, while "Buffalo Soldier" and "Get Up Stand Up" highlight the political and social consciousness that runs throughout his music.

"Stir It Up" provides another classic example of Marley's romantic and soulful songwriting, while side two begins with "One Love / People Get Ready", one of his most enduring calls for unity and peace. "I Shot The Sheriff" and "Waiting In Vain" demonstrate the breadth of Marley's songwriting, moving effortlessly between roots reggae, lovers rock and socially conscious material.

The album's emotional centre comes with "Redemption Song", a stripped-back acoustic performance that remains one of Marley's most powerful compositions. "Satisfy My Soul", "Exodus" and "Jamming" then bring the compilation to a celebratory conclusion.

Bob Marley and The Wailers played a crucial role in bringing Jamaican reggae to a worldwide audience. Marley's music combined the spiritual and political traditions of roots reggae with accessible songwriting and powerful messages of peace, resistance, unity and social justice.

Legend has become far more than a conventional greatest-hits collection. Its enduring popularity has made it one of the essential entry points into Bob Marley's catalogue and one of the most recognisable reggae albums in the world.

For collectors of Bob Marley, The Wailers, reggae, roots reggae, Jamaican music and classic 1970s music, Legend is an essential record and a cornerstone of any reggae vinyl collection.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Is This Love – 3:54
2. No Woman No Cry (Live) – 4:04
3. Could You Be Loved – 3:35
4. Three Little Birds – 2:58
5. Buffalo Soldier – 2:43
6. Get Up Stand Up – 3:14
7. Stir It Up – 3:36

Side B

1. One Love / People Get Ready – 2:51
2. I Shot The Sheriff – 3:48
3. Waiting In Vain – 4:08
4. Redemption Song – 3:46
5. Satisfy My Soul – 3:50
6. Exodus – 4:16
7. Jamming – 3:18