Bob Marley Why Should I ? original version

[DLCOrganization]

The WHOLE ALBUM is Reggae, Nikoz.

ALL of it, including "African Herbsman".

> DLC

[DLCOrganization]

Why didn't they just leave this one alone?

Actually, I digress -- the remix was great.

But why didn't they just give us the original one

alongside the remix on "Songs Of Freedom"?

Which compilation could this one be found on,

Moga?

> Professor DLC

[jfj619]

@DLCOrganization Before you call yourself "Professor" maybe you should learn how to use the word "digress". Dumbass

[DLCOrganization]

Nice one, Jessie. Before you call yourself a human being,

maybe you should learn how to crawl...from under that rock.

By the way, how's your sister?

> Professor DLC

[jfj619]

@DLCOrganization You write like deaf people speak. I'll keep kickin it here under my rock. People are more intelligent here.

[jfj619]

@DLCOrganization ...by the way, hows your Mom?

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

I think this is more rocksteady than reggae, can somebody confirm this?

[Kemumbia]

@Nikoz7Makaveli: that is quite true. Although this is from circa 71'-72' and Reggae was invented around 67-69.

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

well, the album African Herbsman was recorded from 1970-1971. Can you tell me one song from that album which isn't a Rocksteady song?

[Kemumbia]

@Nikoz7Makaveli: If you consider "African Herbsman" as rocksteady album, in that case this one also rocksteady. Although officially the rocksteady era was around 67-69. For example "Hypocrites" is good example of typical rocksteady.

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

Okee now what kinda album do you think "African Herbsman" is? Reggae?

[Kemumbia]

@Nikoz7Makaveli: maybe somekind of proto-reggae but definitely not rocksteady. Some call it "early reggae", although the same term is used for fast tempoed skinhead instrumentals.

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

Okee thnx for the info, can u tell me some more Rocksteady songs of Bob next to "Hypocrites"?

[Kemumbia]

@Nikoz7Makaveli: "Rolling Stone" is definitely. I'm not Bob Marley specialist but I do know that rocksteady was shorter era than ska era, so that may cause the fact that the wailers didn't do many tunes.

[DLCOrganization]

Kemumbia,

The Wailers did a PLETHORA of Rocksteady tunes,

most of which were for their own label, Wail N' Soul' M,

and also for JAD Records, the label co-founded by Johnny Nash.

Their library of music is EXTENSIVE -- almost endless!

Dig a little deeper. Check it out!

> Professor DLC

[DLCOrganization]

NIKOZ: "Okee now what kinda album do you think "African Herbsman" is?

Reggae?"

You're joking, right? The WHOLE THING is Reggae, indeed.

And to Kemumbia, all of the elements of Reggae from 1968 to 1973

are what is known as "early Reggae". A lot of what we know as

Skinhead Reggae was also referred to as "bouncy Reggae" or

"the bouncy sound".

> Professor DLC

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

oke so you think Trenchtown Rock of African Herbsman isnt a reggae song?

[0214over]

@Nikoz7Makaveli for me is reggae! almost 20 years listening to the reggae i know how have to sound, yea is reggae.

[Nikoz7Makaveli]

Rocksteady riddim!

[Kemumbia]

Where was this originally released? I am sure this is Upsetter production. I haven't seen this on upsetter/bob marley compilations?

[zneelrahc]

oh man loved <3

[romainlapaix]

Familyman on bass?

Love it

Flying tune

[galliidilio]

what album please? i love this song

[SveniMartiensen]

man to man

[galliidilio]

Nice song ;)

[SoccerguyJoe]

Such a better version than the one on the 'Songs of Freedom' boxset.

Bob's the greatest!

[eehoo123]

Life is the best thing I know so PLEASE u all, enjoy it :)

[4564leo]

Rastafari do not smoke weed, light a large candle for jah

[girlapaloo]

the coptic church of st mark does trace the use of this herb since way before soloman..nuff said.

[TheJuggalo1215]

"excuse me while i light my spliff" bob marley

[zachatak3369]

brothers your love is shameless. God bless

[herbmankaya]

wonderful!

[ghosthuntersnz]

yeah hhhhhhhhhhhh gots Jah Love it

[spopo0218]

i simply love these original versions. so simple yet so smashing!

[GetEmTeR]

Mr Marley at his finest

[juncalito39]

Robert Nesta Marley was A Rebel Man !! Seen..

WITHOUT a gun he was more MILITANT then ANY army because he was blessed by Jah to do Jahs work.. Jah Bless !

He went to the 4 corners of this earth.. Brethren Marley was Genius & Humble and had Overstanding !! Passed back in 1981 and just like he said " My music will go on foreva "

Phrophecy...... Absolutely

[juncalito39]

May Jah Bless Marley for his courageous, positive, powerful, hopeful, Inity, inspirational, brilliant & beautiful music !! Viva Robert Nesta Marley 4Iver !!

[miRasJamal]

moga, i think u on a mission! to get ears and eyes back to rastafari. intinue! the masses alone keep marley alive wit the demand for all that he blessed us wit. i say intinue moga!

[zebula22]

dude this song is sweet i haven't heard it before man i love reggae it kinda sucks tho cause im like the only one with my friend that likes reggae where i live everyone likes hip hop. just think how much better he world would be if we played reggae in the clubs and everywhere instead of that dirty rap the world we be a much better place.

[Josepha212]

I hear you brother. I think if all people heard these lyrics the world would be a better place to live in. Peace 2 all

[JEMPL27]

brother I hear you as well. it's like you said if only they played this melodies at clubs... wao.. its inspiring...

[rfl133]

@zebula22 that's the truth. JAH bless.

[rfl133]

@zebula22 yeah that's the case for most places. The people are brainwashed by the mainstream music. Jah bless my friend.

[Streetzisdeathrow]

@zebula22 nothin stopping you from liking other kinds of music as well as Reggae, i listen to music of all Genre except techno/housemusic/dubstep w/e u wanna call it, i like real rap that has a message like tupac and immortal technique, they resist the system in their own fashion

[iliokk]

Moga you are the best!

[iliokk]

Moga ur the best

[kpsars]

The 'songs of freedom' version has additional keyboards... this is very much better

GOD BLESS MOGA!!!

[jimbo662]

Yeah Man... thats realy nice

[Mbira0racle]

Wow!!! Great posting. Edification!!!!! Bless!!! So thankful for your posting

[sixpactnu]

Beautiful as always

[amandalee7747]

Agreed with greenh! Perfect!

[greenh]

This version is much better! Awesome post.