Facts[]
Original version[]
- Composed by: Bob Marley
- Lyrics by: Bob Marley
- Produced by: Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Year: recorded September 1975, released 1976
- Length: 2:50
- Musical key: C minor (live B minor)
- Recorded at: Harry J. Studios, Kingston, Jamaica
- Mixed at: Criteria Studios, Miami,FL (USA) by Aston "Familyman" Barrett and Chris Blackwell
- Released on following albums: Rastaman Vibration (1976), Babylon By Bus (live, 1978), Live At The Roxy (live, 2003)
- Released on following compilations: Rebel Music (1986) Songs Of Freedom (1992)
- Lineup:
- Bob Marley, vocals, rhythm guitar
- Aston Barrett, bass,
- Carlton Barrett, drums, percussion
- Earl "Chinna" Smith, guitar
- Al Anderson, lead guitar
- Tyrone Downie, keyboards
- Bernard Harvey, organ
- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, percussion
- Tommy McCook, tenor sax
- Glen DaCosta, alto sax
- David Madden, trumpet
- Vin Gordon, trombone
- The I-Threes, backing vocals
- Period of performances: 1976 - 1979
Pre-release version[]
- a very different version with alternate lyrics, without harmony vocals and horns
- no post-mixing in Miami
- released on Jamaican 7" single (1975 or 1976)
- unreleased on cd
- Lenght: 3:27
- Lineup:
- Bob Marley, vocals, harmony vocals,rhythm guitar
- Aston Barrett, bass,
- Carlton Barrett, drums, percussion
- Earl "Chinna" Smith, guitar
- Al Anderson, lead guitar
- Tyrone Downie, keyboards
- Bernard Harvey, organ
- Alvin "Seeco" Patterson, percussion
Part II (instrumental version)[]
- an instrumental of the pre-release version without horns, but shorter (3:12 min)
- released as B-side of both Jamaican 7" singles
Live performances[]
- 1976-04-23: Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, PA (USA)
- 1976-04-30 (early): Beacon Theater, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1976-04-30 (late): Beacon Theater, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1976-05-01 (early): Beacon Theater, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1976-05-01 (late): Beacon Theater, New York City, NY (USA)
- 1976-05-05 (late): Convocation Hall, Toronto, ON (CAN)
- 1976-05-13: Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN (USA)
- 1976-05-25: San Diego Civic Theatre, San Diego, CA (USA)
- 1976-05-26: The Roxy Theater, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
- 1976-06-24: Great Hall, University of Exeter, Exeter, Devon (ENG)
- 1976-12-05: Smile Jamaica Concert, National Heroes Park, Kingston (JAM)
- 1978-06-18: Music Inn, Lenox, MA (USA)
- 1979-12-15: Queen Elizabeth II Sports Centre, Nassau, New Providence (BAH)
Rehearsal performances[]
Trivia[]
- credits were given to his wife Rita
Translations[]
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