A blog about world and global music from a guy who co-hosts the KUNM Global Music Show, 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe, http://www.kunm.org. I post one song a day, with reflections on the music, life, and whatever else comes into my mind.
Showing posts with label Exodus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exodus. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Romantic, Sexy Time: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "Turn Your Lights Down Low"
Today's random song is a romantic ballad by Bob Marley and the Wailers, a reggae and ska band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. The Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup. Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma, and Tosh was killed in a gang holdup at his home in 1987. You can find this song, Turn Your Lights Down Low, on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 album Exodus.
Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Bunny Wailer,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
Peter Tosh,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
Turn Your Lights Down Low,
world
Thursday, January 17, 2019
And So Little Time: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "So Much Things to Say"
Today's random song is by Bob Marley and the Wailers, a reggae and ska band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. The Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup. Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma, and Tosh was killed in a gang holdup at his home in 1987. You can find this song, So Much Things to Say, on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 album Exodus.
Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley_and_the_Wailers
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
reggae,
So Much Things to Say,
The Wailers,
world
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Eating the Bread of Sorrow: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "Guiltiness"
The legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers perform today's random tune, called Guiltiness. Bob Marley and the Wailers was a reggae and ska band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. Bob Marley and the Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup, and Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma. Guiltiness is from the 1977 groundbreaking album Exodus, which redefined reggae music and was named by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the three best albums of the 20th century.
Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Exodus,
global,
Guiltiness,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
world
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Opening the Vain: Bob Marley and Wailers with "Waiting in Vain"
Today's random tune is by the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, a reggae and ska band that was formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. Bob Marley and the Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup, and Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma. This song, Waiting In Vain, is from the 1977 groundbreaking album Exodus, which redefined reggae music and was named by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the three best albums of the 20th century.
Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
Waiting In Vain,
world
Saturday, July 8, 2017
And So Little Time: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "So Much Things to Say"
Lay back, chill out and listen to Bob Marley and the Wailers lay it down on So Much Things to Say. Bob Marley and the Wailers was a Jamaican reggae and ska band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. The Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup. Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma, and Tosh was killed in a gang holdup at his home in 1987. You can find So Much Things to Say on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 album Exodus.
Listen to songs like this and more on the KUNM Global Music Show every Monday night from 10 pm - 1 am Mountain Standard Time. Live streaming, program information and the two-week digital archive can be found at http://www.kunm.org.
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
reggae,
So Much Things to Say,
The Wailers,
world
Friday, April 15, 2016
A Melody Pure and True: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "Three Little Birds"
One of the most recognizable and loved reggae songs from a legend is on tap for the random song today. Three Little Birds is by Bob Marley and the Wailers, a reggae and ska band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. The Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup. Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma, and Tosh was killed in a gang holdup at his home in 1987. While Three Little Birds was on the 1977 album Exodus, it wasn't a hit until released as a single three years later.
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
Three Little Birds,
world
Sunday, December 20, 2015
I Hope You Like It Too: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "Jammin'"
Today's song is by a reggae legend. Bob Marley and the Wailers was a reggae and ska band that was formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. Bob Marley and the Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup, and Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma. This song, Jammin, is from the 1977 groundbreaking album Exodus, which redefined reggae music and was named by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the three best albums of the 20th century. The video is concert footage from a 1979 performance in Santa Barbara.
Mike would like to dedicate this random song of the day to his sister, Pauline Hess, who lives as a caregiver with their mother who suffers from Alzheimers. Happy birthday, Pauline!
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Bunny Wailer,
Exodus,
global,
Jammin,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
Peter Tosh,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
world
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Wait for It: Bob Marley and the Wailers with "Waiting in Vain"
Today's random tune is by the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, a reggae and ska band that was formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer in 1963. Many of the band's early songs were recorded with the aid of Lee "Scratch" Perry and his studio band The Upsetters. Bob Marley and the Wailers were known for recording some of the most notable reggae songs in history. Tosh and Wailer left the band in 1974, leading to a revamped Wailers lineup, and Marley died in 1981 of malignant melanoma. This song, Waiting In Vain, is from the 1977 groundbreaking album Exodus, which redefined reggae music and was named by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the three best albums of the 20th century.
Labels:
Bob Marley,
Bunny Wailer,
Exodus,
global,
Jamaica,
KUNM,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
Peter Tosh,
radio,
reggae,
The Wailers,
Waiting In Vain,
world
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