Facts[]
Original version[]
- Composed by: Bob Marley
- Year: 1977
- Length: 3:35
- Musical key: B minor
- Recorded at: Island Studios, London, England
- Released on following albums: Exodus (1977), Babylon By Bus (live, 1978)
- Released on following compilations: Legend (1984), One Love: The Very Best Of (2001), Africa Unite: The Singles Collection (2005)
- Lineup:
- Bob Marley, lead vocal, rhythm guitar
- Aston Barrett, bass
- Carlton Barrett, drums
- Tyrone Downie, keyboards
- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, percussion
- Junior Marvin, lead guitar
- The I-Threes, backing vocals
- Period of performances: 1977 - 1980
12" single version[]
- Composed by: Bob Marley
- Produced by: Karl Pitterson, Chris Blackwell
- Year: 1977
- Length: 5:52
- Musical key: B minor
- Recorded at: Island Studios, London, England
- Released on following albums: Exodus (remastered, 2001)
- Released on following compilations: Songs Of Freedom (1992)
- Lineup:
- Bob Marley, lead vocal, rhythm guitar
- Aston Barrett, bass
- Carlton Barrett, drums
- Tyrone Downie, keyboards
- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, percussion
- Junior Marvin, lead guitar
- The I-Threes, backing vocals
- Period of performances: -
1984 Smykle remix version[]
1984 Thorngren remix version[]
1999 hip hop remix version[]
1999 jazz remix version[]
Live performances[]
- 1977-05-20: Gröna Lund, Stockholm, Uppland (SWE)
- 1977-05-23: Scandinavium, Göteborg, Västergötland (SWE)
- 1977-06-04: Rainbow Theatre, London (ENG)
- 1978-04-22: One Love Peace Concert, National Heroes Park, Kingston (JAM)
- 1978-05-25 (early): Orpheum Theater, Madison, WI (USA)
- 1978-06-05: Spectrum Theater, Philadelphia, PA (USA)
- 1978-06-08 (early): Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (USA)
- 1978-06-08 (late): Boston Music Hall, Boston, MA (USA)
- 1978-06-09: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON (CAN)
- 1978-06-10: Forum Concert Bowl, Montréal, QC (CAN)
- 1978-06-14: Pinecrest Country Club, Shelton, CT (USA)
- 1978-06-16: Capital Centre, Landover, MD (USA)
- 1978-06-17: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1978-06-18: Music Inn, Lenox, MA (USA)
- 1978-06-26: Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-Marne, Paris (FRA)
- 1978-06-28: Plaza De Toros, Ibiza Town, Ibiza (ESP)
- 1978-07-01: Roskilde Festival, Roskilde, Sjælland (DEN)
- 1978-07-07: Ahoy Hallen, Rotterdam, South Holland (NED)
- 1978-07-14 (early): Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC (CAN)
- 1978-07-15: Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA (USA)
- 1978-07-16: Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR (USA)
- 1978-07-18 (early): Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-18 (late): Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-21: Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-22: Starlight Bowl Amphitheater, Burbank, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-23: Santa Barbara County Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-24: State Amphitheater, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA (USA)
- 1978-07-30: The Warehouse, New Orleans, LA (USA)
- 1978-08-05: Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, FL (USA)
- 1979-04-05: Shinjuku Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, Shinjuku, Tokyo (JAP)
- 1979-04-06: Shinjuku Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, Shinjuku, Tokyo (JAP)
- 1979-04-07: Shibuya Public Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo (JAP)
- 1979-04-10 (early): Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Nakano, Toyko (JAP)
- 1979-04-10 (late): Nakano Sun Plaza Hall, Nakano, Toyko (JAP)
- 1979-04-11: Osaka Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, Osaka (JAP)
- 1979-04-13: Festival Hall, Osaka (JAP)
- 1979-04-23: Entertainment Centre, Perth, Western Australia (AUS)
- 1979-04-25: Festival Hall, Melbourne, Victoria (AUS)
- 1979-04-27: Hordern Pavillion, Sydney, New South Wales (AUS)
- 1979-05-06: Waikiki Shell, Honolulu, HI (USA)
- 1979-07-07: Reggae Sunsplash II, Jarrett Park, Montego Bay (JAM)
- 1979-07-21: Amandla Festival, Harvard Stadium, Cambridge, MA (USA)
- 1979-10-25 (early): Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY (USA)
- 1979-10-25 (late): Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY (USA)
- 1979-10-26/27: Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY (USA) (SBD)
- 1979-10-28: Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY (USA)
- 1979-11-01: Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON (CAN)
- 1979-11-02: Forum Concert Bowl, Montréal, QC (CAN)
- 1979-11-13: Uptown Theater, Chicago, IL (USA)
- 1979-11-15: Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (USA)
- 1979-11-20 (early): Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA (USA)
- 1979-11-24: San Diego Sports Arena, San Diego, CA (USA)
- 1979-11-25: Santa Barbara County Bowl, Santa Barbara, CA (USA)
- 1979-11-27: The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
- 1979-11-30: Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA (USA)
- 1979-12-02 (early): Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA (USA)
- 1979-12-02 (late): Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA (USA)
- 1979-12-06: Hoch Auditorium, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (USA)
- 1979-12-15: Queen Elizabeth II Sports Centre, Nassau, New Providence (BAH)
- 1980-05-30: Hallenstadion, Zürich (SUI)
- 1980-06-03: Palais des Sports, Grenoble, Isère (FRA)
- 1980-06-04: Parc des Sports, Dijon, Côte-d'Or (FRA)
- 1980-06-06: Sporthalle, Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
- 1980-06-08: Betzenberg-Stadion, Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz (GER)
- 1980-06-13: Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen (GER)
- 1980-06-18: Forum, Frederiksberg, Copenhagen (DEN)
- 1980-06-26: Stade Mayol, Toulon, Var (FRA)
- 1980-06-27: Stadio San Siro, Milano, Lombardia (ITA)
- 1980-06-28: Stadio Comunale, Torino, Piemonte (ITA)
- 1980-06-30: Plaza De Toros, Barcelona, Catalonia (ESP)
- 1980-07-03: Aéroport du Bourget, Le Bourget, Paris (FRA)
- 1980-07-12: Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, Flintshire (CYM)
- 1980-09-16: Hynes Auditorium, Boston, MA (USA)
- 1980-09-17: Meehan Auditorium, Brown University, Providence, RI (USA)
- 1980-09-19: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1980-09-20: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1980-09-23: Stanley Theater, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
Rehearsal performances[]
- 1977-05-31 Basing Street Studios Rehearsal: Basing Street Studios, London (ENG)
- 1977-06-xx Morning Train Rehearsal: Island Studios, London (ENG)
- 1978-05-31 Kaya Rehearsals: Criteria Studios, Miami, FL (USA)
Trivia[]
It was during this song, at theOne Love Peace Concert in Jamaica, that Bob joined the hands of rival politicians Edward seaga, and Micheal Manly. Bob Later said that this gesture was a sign of peace for the people.