One Love / People Get Ready

Facts

Original version

• Composed by: Bob Marley, Curtis Mayfield
• Lyrics by: Bob Marley
• Produced by: Chris Blackwell, Bob Marley & The Wailers
• Year: 1976 (overdubbed in 1977)
• Length: 2:51
• Musical key: B flat major
• Recorded at: Harry J. Studios, Kingston, Jamaica; Island Studios, London, England
• Released on following albums: Exodus (1977)
• 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: 1978

Live performances

• 1978-04-22: One Love Peace Concert, National Heroes Park, Kingston (JAM)
• 1978-06-18: Music Inn, Lenox, MA (USA)

Trivia

• the original recording "One Love" has been merged with "People Get Ready" by Curtis Mayfield, whence the title comes.

External links

• Sing365.com - Original lyrics of "One Love / People Get Ready'"
• BobMarley.com - Song description of "One Love / People Get Ready'"