Bob Marley

Thursday: I wonder how big the Wailers following is in India?
It is a shame that the full video of the Old Gray Whistle Test or New Zealand is not available. Thank Jah, many people have the full Essex recording. (I do not)
I am gonna hook up my mp3 player to external speakers tomorrow, so I can play Wailers all day in my office.
Friday: http://www.spaceimaging.com/
Yesterday was the first day in about 3 years I did not listen to any Wailers
Obviously, items that are sold on E bay for first time, are more expensive. One collector described this as "premier" listings. As similar items appear, price usually drops. (Not a terribly complicated business concept)
Saturday: The following review is borrowed from Ebay:
"I Roys "10 Commandments" was one of the most stunningly audacious concepts of all time. Versioning a song was one thing, and by 1977 an enormously popular one at that, but the idea of versioning an entire album was something no one had ever even considered, least of all versioning a masterpiece like Bob Marley & the Wailers' Exodus. But that's precisely what I-Roy did on Ten Commandments (aka Exodus Part II).
But the DJ didn't stop there, as the title makes clear; he hung the set around the Ten Commandments, with each track representing one of God's laws, beginning with I-Roy reciting, singing, or toasting about the commandment itself. Some provide the inspiration for his toast, as with "Commandment 6"'s "Thou shalt not kill," which is set to a sublime version of "Natural Mystic."
Elsewhere, it's the actual song that sets the DJ rocking, as on "Commandment 5," where he sings along to "One Love," reminds listeners to "honor they mother and father," and delivers up a romantically seductive toast to boot. On "Commandment 2," grave images get short shrift, as the DJ calls out warnings to the Wailers' "Heathen." Not all the songs are cultural in intent: "Commandment 7" confusingly starts off with I-Roy stating he's giving listeners "number six," but delivers up the seventh ("Thou shalt not commit adultery"); however, that's the only biblical reference, as the singer skanks off on a "Jamming" shock attack. The same is true with the jumping "Commandment 1," where I-Roy celebrates toasting itself. This number is the sole one not versioned from Exodus itself, and substitutes a punchy "Put It On" for the more downbeat "Turn Your Lights Down Low." Contrary to later legend, Ten Commandments does not version the original album itself, instead boasting spectacular recuts by the low-profile band Chalawa. It may be sacrilegious to suggest, but the versions here are arguably superior to the originals, and most are far rootsier than what the Wailers created on their record. "Exodus" (aka "Commandment 4") absolutely steams across the grooves, "Heathen" is positively ominous, "Natural Mystic" is stomach-dropping heavy, and even "Three Little Birds" have bulked up from fluttering sparrows to soaring eagles.
Pete Weston's superb production emphasizes the dread auras the band creates, giving the record a dubby depth that shook sound systems around the world. An incredibly popular album in its day, it's beggars' belief that Frontline, who released the set in the U.K., let it fall from their catalog and has steadfastly refused to reissue it — a cultural crime if ever there was one. This album is a masterpiece that demands a new audience"
Sunday: Some take offs' of "No Women no Cry" include Cynthia Schloss's "No Brother No cry"and Paul McCartneys "Oh Women, Oh Why."
Speaking of Paul McCartney, too bad he did not play something like "One Love" during the half time show, at the Super Bowel. He did perform the Reggae tinged "Live and Let Die"" although.
Somewhere. Previously in this Journal, I wrote about Pauls' love of Reggae, Linda's collaboration with Lee Perry, and "Ob la De, Ob la da," and Pauls appearance on the "One Love" video.
Look for part one of the, article comparing The Beatles Vs The Wailers here: http://www.bobmarley.freeserve.co.uk/
Monday: Tosh's "Hot, Hot Hot" has the same 3 notses as"Three Blind Miice."

Tuesday: The New MoJo magazine has Bob on the cover.
I was watching a HBO TV show called "Carnival" and they used a proverb I never heard before:
It's better to be a Wounded Lion, than an impecalbe flea."
I am not sure what it means:Main Entry: im·pec·ca·blePronunciation: (")im-'pek-&-b&lFunction: adjectiveEtymology: Latin impeccabilis, from in- + peccare to sinDate: 15311 : not capable of sinning or liable to sin2 : free from fault or blame : FLAWLESS
"I Want Justice " by.Delroy Wilson , with the Wailers is on a CD given out free, with the new MOJO Magazine, with Bob on the cover.
Wednesday: Someone has to remix to remix the "Rolling" song, the flipside of "Feel All right". Maybe do some fancy technical stuff and make it only vocals, Acapella style.
My nickname in JA. used to be Jerk Cake (Because I put Jerk Sauce on everything, even cake.) I also have a Pet Vinyl collection of songs with the word Jerk in the Title.
My new nickname is "Jah Cure." I do have other Nom de plumes, that I have used on the Internet.
Friday: "Bend Down Low" is the flipside of "Freedom time", "Play Play" and "Hurting Inside".
I wonder who I love more, my mint Summit 45, (Which has a better sounding version and a longer "Stop that Train" and an alternate mix of Caution) or my wife?
http://www.macnet.or.jp/pa/akira/bob.html

Thursday: Greg Steffans Internet article on "Reflections on Bob Marley at 60" was well written.
I'm working on a post on possible lame lyrics, but one never knows with Bob and one has to give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe his lyrics has another meaning that is over my head.
Bob sings in "Lively up yourself" from Sunsplash 79 "I have mud in my shoes "and I was looking for alternative meaning.Another Wailers lover jokingly said ,"Maybe he was moving sands and can't escape his destiny." Who knows.
Tosh has a mix of one of his songs called "Jelly bean" version.
Friday: I wonder how many different versions of the cover exists of "Bunny sings the Wailers." I was watching a video of Rogers Queen Mary show, and I saw at least a half dozen.
I wonder when Bob learned to play the games, "Simple Simon" and "Pin the Tale on Donkey" on the "Is this love?" video.
Too bad there is not a Marley trivia game. A question might be: From what song is: "I've got a notch for your safety-pin"?Or from the lyrics from Bobs song: ........"Dry for dry-land tourist.., Tup for Topper Norris" Who is Topper Norris?

It is difficult to say anything about Bob Marley that has not already been said.
Doug Went stated "Bobs legacy, shall be a constant inspiration to mankind."
Another page mentioned indirectly that "the writer played Legend so many times , he could no longer bear, to hear it anymore."The same author questioned: "Is Bob Marley the most reissued musician ever? (He guessed yes)"
I know traders who sleep, eat and breath Marley.
Saturday: One of the more unusual Wailers labels is 1970 The Wail N Soul Record, cover version of Shel Silverstteins "The Letter/Version, (AKA "Give me a Ticket.")
This single on the TEMPA label which has Toshs' cover of the " The Letter" on it, can be seen on the inside cover of the Soulettes/Rita Marley "Play Play " CD
It is a very unusual and a unique label, since I have never seen another song with this label. I always wondered what it stands for. (probably Temporary). Bobs name is mentioned on the Label.( ARR, Bob Marley (probably meaning arranged by)) despite it being Peter song.
The label and other words on it are not stamped, like the Power Label, but an actual machine printed label.
It also has Wail N Soul printed on it, not stamped like several other "Wail N soul M" releases.
The music is credited to the "The Mad Dogs."
Bob Marley was many things to many people.
Sunday: Around 1976, I mailed Bob Marley a Surreal picture of himself, that I drew for him. I mailed it to him at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, JA. About 6 months later the unopened letter was returned to me, stamped address unknown.
Monday: The following is a pictorial vignette regarding Dali and Bob. About 15 months ago, I discussed Lee Perry being the musical equivalent to Dali. I wonder if Dali ever hear the Wailers music? (I would say he did)
I recently went to Philadelphia to see a massive Dali show. I was pleasantry surprised to see World flags, including Jamaica and Ethiopia lining the main street, going up to the Museum. The following is a Dali lithograph called "Dream of Freedom"

Tuesday: http://longbeach.homestead.com/jamaicanHousepage.html

http://longbeach.homestead.com/Records.html

Friday: Back to trading:
Each item traded, either records, paper items, tape or CD has a story, How it was obtained, when and where it was played, who offered what for it... and so on...
Some traders see their vinyl as their children, and do not want to part with them.
Saturday: One can be sure of one thing: More people are writting about the Wailers now, than 1975.The Februrary 05, Rolling Stone magazine had Bob on the cover.
Sunday: 2004 was my best year for hearing new Bob/Wailers.
It amazes me, (but not really) how I manage to get new material, every year.
Monday: I think I am slowing down a bit in my old age. I haven't gone through my records in about 1 month.
Tuesday: I am a a major decibel of Freud. I wonder if this means anything: I had a dream about an unusual Marley label. Maybe, I've been collecting too much.Which segues to another idea, I wrote something a few months ago about homosexuality and Bob, but I erased the story. It might have had something to do with vinyl.
Wednesday: I sort of academically discussed trading with an insurance adjuster. He mentioned that he doesn't reply to lines like "I have to discus the offer with someone." He only responded to concrete offers.
I love the Science of trading.
Thursday: Regarding Bob's acoustic song demo, Dew Drops (that was never rerecorded ), from the 15 minute JAD medley, he also used the word "Dewdrops in his song, "I'm still wailing ".
Friday: I finally heard the sexual line in Stir it up "all you got to do, honey is keep it in it."
Saturday: Al Anderson sure had a lot of Jimmy Hendrix in him.
Sunday: In the Chicago video, made by a Japanese teenager, during Ambush, The person filming focuses on The Bob Marley and the Wailers tour" T shirts.The close up looks like he is zooming in on Rita and Judy's breasts. It basically a 10 minute close up of their chests.
Monday: This brings me to a new Subject, Duets, inspired by the movie, "Ray". See it in a theater if possible, due to better sound. If you haven't seen it, or heard the sound track, do so.
Tuesday: I wonder how other people feel about tracks where Bob sings along, in some fashion.
I enjoy identifying the different backing vocals, either Souletts or Wailers. It is not to difficult to pick out Bobs voice.
Wednesday: I was inspired by hearing Steel Pulse on one computer, and Ray Charles on another computer, which felt like I made my own dub.
This and the CD , "Wailers and Friends " got me thinking about: duets verses background harmony vocals.
In "Pussy Galore" Bob sings lead, in parts of that song, and on the Rita/Bob song, "Play Play" Bobs voice is at the same volume as Rita's.
In the Marcia duet, "Oh my Darling ", I would say it is 50/50.
Depending on the song. Bob sings on, his voice usually manages to cut-through the other layers of music.
Thursday: Bob's Gibson Les Paul guitar:Mahogany body with contoured backMahogany slim-taper set neckRosewood fingerboard Chrome hardware ABR bridge Stopbar tailpiece 2 volume and 2 tone controlsP-100s, humbuckers 3 way switch
Friday: Bob played a Gibson Les Paul Special. Bob's Gibson Les Paul guitar was made from one piece of mahogany. The 60's style neck was heavy.
Tosh is playing a Les Paul guitar in his appearance on the Dick Cavett show.
I've given up on Reggae. I'm into Spanish music now.Just kidding.
I heard an interesting fusion of World Music called "Afro Peruvian."
I guess a "mono" version of a song is considered an alternate version.
Monday:

Supposedly, the United States pressing, of Beverly's "Best of the Wailers Album," has brighter colors then the Jamaican original pressing. Both pressings have the same inner label.
Tuesday:

This was printed in "Entertainment Week" magazine about 3/05
Does Rasta fashion trend trivialize cultural icons? Some fear images' overuse may blur their true meaning to Jamaicans by Joyce Caruso Corrigan
When John Galliano added red-, green-, and gold-striped ''Rasta'' skis to his fall 2004 Dior collection, we had to wonder if the Jamaican-inspired trend had gone completely downhill. Turns out, it's still peaking. Look at Gwen Stefani, who wears a hat fit for Bob Marley in her ''Rich Girl'' video: Her Rasta-ribbon bags for LeSportsac sold out. Or Prada, whose spring '05 show was a parade of Rasta-striped knits and crocheted hats.
The homage isn't appreciated by everyone. ''I really wish they would stop,'' says designer Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's eldest daughter. Although her Catch a Fire Clothing incorporates Rasta stripes and likenesses of her famous dad, she objects to the watering down of her culture. ''I understand, businesswise, that Rasta's happening in fashion,'' says Marley, whose fans include Janet Jackson and Eve. ''But when it's out there too much it's not special. [Designers] don't realize that the red stands for blood, the gold for the sun, and the green for the earth. Wearing these colors is about Jamaican pride.''
Pride may be why Jamaican-born reggae star Sean Paul almost always performs wearing a Rasta-striped wristband (which stores can't keep in stock). But, as Richard T. Ford, author of Racial Culture, says, Rasta is a one-two punch: ''The Rasta image combines political activism and partying on the beach.'' A combo that's made it a longtime staple of college kids — and a new favorite of stars like Beyoncé (who collaborated with Sean Paul on ''Baby Boy'') and Jamie Foxx (who wore Jamaican-flag colors at the Grammys). But Rasta skis? ''There's more irony in that than in a year of the Jon Stewart show,'' says Ford.
Still, if you've just gotta have those Rasta Dior sneaks, you could do worse than grooving to the message of Rastafarianism — and its dedication to overcoming oppression — immortalized by Bob Marley's music.
Speaking of Marley, what would the late legend make of urban fashionistas shelling out nearly a thousand bucks for a Balenciaga Rasta bag? It wouldn't have stirred him up. Says his daughter, ''he was strictly a jeans-and-leather-jacket man.''
(This was printed in ' Entertainment Week" magazine")
I need to hire a Professional Archivist. ( It is getting harder and harder to stay organized.)
Tuesday: I wonder if Bob kept copies of his old records?
What would his vinyl collection have looked like?I would imagine Dub plates/ acetates, and maybe some American stuff.
Bob did not have OCD and did not keep things for mementos sake.
I know Bob was not a possessive /obsessive person, but he did allow ore encouraged documentation of his composing /rehearsal tapes.
Friday: Many people thought, and think, The Wailers were from another planet.
It has been said that, when one walked in on a 73' Wailer's concert, it felt like the Wailers were from another planet. The recent find on the UFO label confirms this. Maybe he really was from outer space.
Saturday:


Are Mono versions considered alternates? I would say they are. They are alternate versions, in a not so good way. Mono versions do not excite me. I would like to hear a remixed sterio version of "Judge Not", but some purists WOULD hate that thought.Speaking of Stereo/Mono, I just bought the first 4 Beatles Capital CDs, re-mastered in Stereo
Sunday: In the "One Love Peace Concert" video, there is some short b&w clip of Bob and Don Taylor discussing the Concert, at a conference table.
I heard of a trader, who deals this way:
You make a trade , and you send your side of the negotiation.
Then he draws you into an argument, so he does not send it out his side of the deal (after he gets your material)
Its an effective business technique, for ripping people off.
He instigates's a fight so, then he does not have to keep to their end of the deal, and then blames the problem on you.
Monday: I was watching a TV (24) show, and they were discussing hostage negotiations. The negotiator mentioned that "he does not trade, unless he knows what he is getting in return". (which is obvious) I can see a parallel of trading Hostages and trading records. Basically it is the art of negotiating.
There a new speaker by the name of "Kaya." It is called the Innersound Kaya Reference system and sells for $20,000 a pair.Stereophile: Kaya Reference loudspeaker
Tuesday: I'm sure each collector has their own method of organization with the master plan in their head. This sort of reminds me of a W. C. Fields movie where his a desk is messy and disorganized. Someone straightens his desk and he can no longer find anything.
I was watching an old bigoted Dan Rather report on Rastas from his "60 Minute" TV show. Dan Rather is a dick, and I am glad he left the show.
AOL has a new radio station called Dub, now joining their old stations of Dance hall and Reggae Roots.
Denny Cordell's owns Shelter Records. (Doppy/Justice) Keith Reid supposedly produces Denny Cordell
I heard that the size of the groove on albums affects the sound quality. A 12" extended play record with very tight groove, would therefore have inferior quality compared to an acetate.
Wednesday: In my occupation sometimes I have to say the right thing at the right time, to make someone feel better.
I know someone whose had both of his parents die young. Then his house was sold and then knocked down.
For that situation (and others) I thought of the line "Everyone thinks their burden is the heaviest," but for this person, it really is.
Another line I use on occasion is that sometimes one has to let things slide off. For example, if someone throws you a ball, you do not have to catch it.
Thursday: Fill in the missing end of the sentence : Over time, as new people encounter Marley...
Getting back to "Rastas making the mainstream" post a few days ago: There is a topical cartoon TV show in the States called South Park, where they drew characters with dreadlocks.





http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/database/marley_b.html
Friday: "Reggae legend Leonard Dillon was born in Port Antonio, Jamaica on December 9, 1942. After relocating to Kingston in 1963, he was befriended by Peter Tosh, who in turn introduced him to the legendary producer Coxsone Dodd; with Tosh and his fellow Wailers singing harmony, Dodd cut four of Dillon's songs -- among them the hit "Ice Water" -- released in 1965 under the name Jack Sparrow. Soon after he formed the Ethiopans with Stephen Taylor and Aston Morris, one of the seminal groups of the Rock Steady era and a major force in Jamaican music until Taylor's death in 1975. Reeling from the tragedy, Dillon retreated to Port Antonio for two years, finally resurfacing to reform the Ethiopans for a session with producer Niney the Observer later released as Slave Call. He later recorded as a solo act as well, yielding the 1999 retrospective On the Road Again."
Bob's Shaman dance at the start of "Sheriff " is amazing, on the Rainbow DVD.I can't say enough great things about that DVD. ( scribbled them down, but don't feel like typing them.
Another question for the Marley trivia game: Where was this quote taken from?"What does he dictate?"
Saturday: I thought this was one of the more unusual Marley related items on EBay (It was not sold)

Sunday: To be honest, I would have bought a Marley Toy Truck 15 years ago, when my kids were younger.
Extratv.com Video
Monday: My organization skills suck. (Or at least in my mind, another person might say they are extraordinary)
I have a box labeled as "Regular good stuff" which has nothing unbelievable. This box has only rare and collectable vinyl, but nothing mind blowing.
Then I have a box called "Wailers related stuff" which includes covers and other artists who have "touched" the Wailers, in some way.
I just started a new, very thin box, called "UK Red Bow Tie Label" box.
Tuesday: (This was pilfirred from the Internet. Some people just know how to write well)
"Bob Marley & The Wailers: Bob Marley (vocals, guitar); Junior Marvin, Al Anderson (guitar); Tyrone Downie (keyboards); Wire Lindo (organ, Clavinet); Aston "Familyman" Barrett (bass); Carlton Barrett (drums); Alvin "Seeco" Patterson (percussion).I Threes: Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths (background vocals).Producer: Chris Blackwell, Jack Nuber.Reissue producers: Bill Levenson, Maxine Stowe.Recorded live in Paris, France; Copenhagen, Denmark; London, England & Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Originally released on Island (11).Remastered by Ted Jensen (2001, Sterling Sound, New York, New York).Capturing Bob Marley and the Wailers at their creative peak, BABYLON BY BUS is a righteously grooving collection of recordings from the group's 1978 European tour. An excellent companion to 1975's JAH LIVE, BABYLON BY BUS includes energetic versions of several tracks from the classic 1977 album EXODUS as well as a sprinkling of earlier material. The album is a textbook study in reggae's sultry rhythmic power, and the Barrett Brothers (Aston "Family Man" Barrett on bass and Carlton on drums) demonstrate throughout why they are regarded as one of the most influential rhythm sections of all time. Although the majority of Marley's material is intensely political, the music is so full of light, space and subtle dynamics that the worries of the world seem to be instantly replaced by an overwhelming urge to dance. Often audibly whipping the crowd into a joyful frenzy, Marley and company present a fine example of live music- making at it's purest and most soulful.
Wednesday: In the 1970's song "My God", by the band Jethero Tull, they use the phrase ..."In his Craven Image"
Thursday: I was wondering if Bob is the "Neo," like in the movie "The Matrix".
Selassie was supposed to be the "One".
There are many who really believe Bob is the new Jesus, the new Messiah.I guess we will have to wait and see what happens in the next 1000 years.IMO, I really think that Bob is up there with Jesus, in his own way.
I was thinking about the meaning of the song title "Tread Along". In a way it is an oxymoran.
It could mean to keep on moving or moving ahead.
It could also mean "to tread water", to stay in place, not going forward, to stay still.
Two awful Bob related jokes
1. There is a new Dub: It merges "Want and More. Now it is called "War" (if you say "Want more" fast, or join the 2 words, it sort of sounds like War.
An alternate version:
2. What would happen if Want, married More? They would become War.
Friday: I just wanted to remind myself, for a future date, that, on the brown case, Island box set, there are 2 alternate takes of 2 songs from Natty Dread, "Lively up yourself" and "No Woman No cry."
IMO, "Johnny Was" was Bob's saddest song.He wrote" "How can she work it out? That she knows that the wages of sin is death."
Johnny's mother knew that Johnny was not a good person, and understood, and agreed that he paid the price for sinning.
I know another trader whom I cannot seem to trade with anymore.
His way of dealing with me, is to send me something that he thinks I need,( but he does not know that I already have the item.)
He thinks he's doing me a great favor by trading me or giving me something rare. I can not tell him I already have the item, because possibly someone traded me his item, without him knowing it.
Saturday: I know a trader, who I think, works like this: He is very difficult to make happy, and it is hard to tell what he thinks, and what his MO (modus operandi) is.
He has a a great collection, so it is tough to satisfy him. At times, he is happy with 5 new seconds of an introduction or ending to a song and other times he complains. After the trade he frequently britches, it is possible that the novelty of the new material wore of quickly. (The conquest)
It is tough to tell if he is telling the truth, when he says he already had those 5 seconds. I think after the initial impact of what he got, is over, he says "Now what?".Maybe it is something along the lines, of like getting laid "the trill of the chase".
Sunday: Someone pointed out to me that Bob's song "Rainbow Country" could be an anthem for Homosexuals.Bob was fair and liberal, and that he was tolerant of all people. In his song "Sun is Shining" he said " I'm a rainbow too"
Monday: Maybe I should write something about how a label looks when it is spinning around, and round on a turn table (such as with "Smile Ja", the orange Upsetter "Down the Road", the Green "Small Axe" or the "Punch Label").
"Rock to the Rock", original jamaican "Soul" mix, has such nice guitar work.
Tuesday: One of the versions of the "Rock to the Rock" has laughing somewhere in the song.
Wednesday: Someone should write a more definitive article on different types of warps, major ones vs. minor ones.
How about a physical discussions (the Physics of) on the height and depth of the ripple?How about comparing ripples to waves?
Some warps occur when the record bends, due to be placed on its side, and gravity take its toll.Some times a warped/bent record does not affect playing.
A few years ago there was a discussion in the usegroup about how to fix and straighten out warps, (for example: put the record between 2 pieces of glass, and let the sun warm them up)
Thursday: Maybe I am wrong and Marley is not that great. Maybe it is just a cult thing, like "Star Treck" (Nah)
Friday: When one compares the different Versions of "Belly Full", I was told they all have the same mixes on the A side, although some have an extra verse.
The version side can have different versions or mixes.Sometimes the matrix numbers are different but the mixes are the same.Frequently the sound is different because the vinyl quality is different.
The only pressing foreign pressing, (outside of Jamaica) is the Dutch pressing, with "Stop that Train/Instrumental" on the flipside.
Saturday:Believe it or not, I am an ordained Preacher, from The Christian Light Missionary Baptist Church, and sometimes, in my line of work, I have to give spiritual advise.
I learn a lot from Bob, such as : "Everything in life has a purpose, find its reason"
In the Lee Perry version of "Keep on Moving", Rita echo's "Soul on Jah".
I think the US pressing of "Small Axe" is longer than the usual versions.
Thursday: One can easily make their own mixes, by turning up the bass.I wonder if one really needs the master tape, to do it correctly.
Years ago, Todd Rundgren released a CD that allowed you to make your own mixes.Amazon.com: Music Search Results: Todd Rundgren
Thursday: In America we have a recording hall of fame.
Jamaica should make a similar place.
It would be nice to have some of the rarest of the Bob demos for all to hear any time. They could then be digitalized it and posted on the web.
Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane were this year's additions to the National Recording Registry.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong's first words from the moon, speeches by President Wilson and Gen. Douglas MacArthur and songs by Al Jolson, Muddy Waters and Nirvana are among 50 recordings being set aside for special preservation.
There's plenty of music, from Victor Herbert's "Gypsy Love Song" of 1898, through Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" in 1939, to Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind." Performances must be 10 years old to qualify. This is the third group of recordings to be added to the registry.
The newly discovered performance by pianist Monk and saxophonist Coltrane at Carnegie Hall was never commercially recorded, the library said. The collaboration is not one of the 50 recordings being added to the registry.
Monday: I have to locate a version of "Easy Skanking" with a saxophone solo.
Tuesday: I know a trader (me) who gives more than the person expects. I think that is a good business tactic.
I usually try to include some filler as a bonus, just in case the original item did not live up to expectations.
I know another trader who always seems to have the most complete and best material. He also likes the cleanest music whether it is on vinyl or from a tape.He is relatively honest, and you get what is promised, in a timely fashion.He seems straight forward, as much as any righteous trader can be. (but we all have our angles or methodology)
Wednesday: It would be nice if Universal put matrix numbers on the CD covers.
Thursday: I just found a "Time will Tell" version, on tape. I wonder if it is rare?
"Crisis Version" and "So much Trouble, Part 2" was ground breaking at the time.
Friday: The version of "Rudy" on the U.S. pressing of "Studio One: Best of Wailers", does not have overdubs.
It might have an extended intro, and about 1/2 way through the song it has an unusual drum solo.
I think a lot of the versions are cut, like the one reissued by Heartbeat which has the overdubs.
Saturday: I wonder if any of the "Rainbow Countries are labeled as "Highway Ridding"?
I never understood the fact that Bob would make up similar sounding words, except that maybe he was hoping a different set of lyrics would come to him.
Bob is probably the only musician to sing words like "Rainbow Yountry"
Monday: For arguments sake, let us say the Wailers recorded 20 Ska songs between 63 and 64 and 65 Such as Pussycat, Playboy, Rude Boy, One Love, Wings of a Dove, Diamond Baby, Simmerdown and so on.
Maybe someone could break down the Wailers Ska repertoire into their early, middle and late periods.
Tuesday: Another reader suggested that the Wailers Ska period could be divided into four parts:
Part one: Early Ska, featuring Junior Braithwaite.
The second part: just after Junior left, with love songs.
The third one with faster "Rude Boy" tracks,(pussycat, playboy, rude boy, One Love"
The forth, where Ska was merging into Rock Steady, without Bob.

Friday: I have at least 6 different labels of Natty Dread. I wonder if they are all different pressings? (Meaning they have the same versions, but were printed at different times)
I think the Matrixes are the same, but I have not thoroughly checked. Some sides do not have the matrix printed on the inner groove.

MAY 2005
Sunday: Another trader, at the top of the pyramid trading scene, always seems to have "more" than other Wailers collectors.
He locates his tapes from the original source. (where the tape came from, i.e., the from the person who recorded it)
He does not get his items from another trader, but he finds the tape from the source, the taper.
He seems to trade on a higher level than me.
Monday: There are ways to increase my Wailers time efficiency, by having a portable Dvd player on my desk at work.
I'll have to invent a pair of eye glasses, with a screen, that allows me to watch videos on my way to work.
Very soon technology will allow me to watch videos on my cell phone. That will guarantee me getting into a car accident.
Tuesday: The above trader is also a master at getting full uncut sessions.
I wonder if he has the full song, called "Morning Train"? From the "77 Sessions" or "Exodus Rehearsals".
A reader mentioned that "many fragments of material like that, must have been lost in the air, because the "record" button was not pressed on time."
Wednesday: I always tell my friends I got "new Marley". They look at me like I am crazy, and respond "but didn't he die"?" Then I have to re explain my definition of new Marley ( basically something I have not heard before, whether it is a demo. longer version or an alternate mix.)
It has been a long time since I heard a new or almost completed new song, by The Wailers.
A fellow collector gave me hope by stating "if the Beatles haven't hit rock bottom, then Marley has a long long way to fall."
Thursday: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.thirdfield.com/new/videos.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thirdfield.com/new/videos.html&h=730&w=400&sz=57&tbnid=sgvc5bEnVCcJ:&tbnh=139&tbnw=76&hl=en&start=39&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dnew%2Bbob%2Bmarley%26start%3D20%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN
Friday: An elephant asks a camel: "Why are your breasts on your back?"
"Well" says the camel, "I think that's a strange question from somebody whose dick is on his face"
Saturday: I wonder what Bob's favorite color was? Mine is yellow.
Sunday: We are planing our Christmas vacation now. Probably for the first time in 20 years we will not be going to Jamaica.
One reason Is that rare Wailers records are almost impossible to come by (for tourists.)
I am also working on my Christmas wish list from Santa: How about the Brazil recording of Bob with a Mandolin or the Trinidad show?
Monday: I recently played a newly discovered Bob interview and Bob stated most of his songs started out as acoustic.
I hope and prey that composing demos of Bob's most popular songs turn up. (like other acoustic demos, that have)
Tuesday: I was watching a movie called "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and in the back ground of the movie, at a restaurant, they had a red gold and green drink in a tall glass.I tried taking a picture of the TV but the picture came out poorly.
Wednesday:



Thursday: The above reminds me of drinking "Bob Marley's" in Jamaica.
Friday: Continuing what was written last month about a specific traders trading technique:
Without mentioning names, an occasional trader is dishonest. (but every one knows who he is) You trade with him and he usually sends nothing in return.Or he makes you wait an unreasonable period of time. Chances are that trader never had the material in the first place, and the entire trade was just a big ploy to get material, by deceit.
Saturday: The same trader discussed above, has a most unusual trading style: He try's to trick you on material that he says he has, and is supposed to send out.
Last month I previously discussed this trader. He try's to turn the tables and says it was "your fault." As a matter of fact, this trader is so notorious, that he is already mentioned on bad trader pages.
There is an expression : " Oh, Are you gonna pull a ----(the traders name)?"
What this trader does, is start a fight and does not send me what is owed, due to the grievance. After the discussion of why he did not send the promised items, he then would blame the problem on the other trading member. Then he try's to turn the story around and say some thing like" you haven't returned my items or, other people owe me stuff"
With his very interesting trading style, he might say something; like "I have been waiting for my material for years."

Monday: Traders like the above "Trader X," are part of trading.
There are some traders that are generous and honest and then there are those that are deceitful.
A reader asked me "how can I continue to trade with him. How can you even still be in touch with him? Hasn't he ripped you off enough?"He stated : "this trader doesn't even have any comprehension of how messed up his trades are."
The way I see it, in the long run, I received some great unique things from him (usually after months of waiting).
I guess the point is, he makes trading unpleasant.
Tuesday: "Judge Not"
Wednesday: "If you Judge People, you will not have time to Love them." From "A Father's book of Wisdom"
Thursday: "When you judge others, you are revealing your own fears and prejudices"
Friday: Some traders seem to "stick to their guns" regarding a trade, and don't budge. In other words, they do not negotiate.
Some traders do not back down, change their mind, or give in.
Some traders pretend they do not care.
Saturday: #45 "Resist the temptation of judging others". From "Positive Charges" by Alexander Lockhart
Sunday: There was an interesting article in the Wednesday, May 16th, NY time Newspaper, page E5 about the death of a collector of American Black dance, by the name of Joe Nash.
Apparently he did not have a will, and the article discussed, what is happening to his estate.
The newspaper casually mention that "the public administrator's office also oversees the estates of people who die without wills or direct heirs. It distributes royalties for example to the children of the Reggae guitarist Peter Tosh-the recent round of payments totaled $250,000."
Monday: Click here: http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~deis/Clock.htm
Tuesday: Time, (the clicking clock) can play a major factor with trading.
If there is a rush, or pressure to close the trade, that will significantly affect the transaction.The more somebody wants an item, the more time is a factor.
Wednesday: I wonder if those Ambush Lyrics that sold for $10,000, from Sotheby's, 10 years ago are really in Bob's handwriting?

It has been mentioned that Bob did not write down songs, or lyrics. I know that he made tapes of many of his ideas. IMO, Bob probably kept everything in his head and made a mental note for the future. Most artists must write things down, especially lyrics.
Thursday: Common sense says that Sotheby's would fully research items they sell. (and stand by their product), (Although the owner of Sotheby's has admitted to fraud, and price fixing.)
Knowledge @ Wharton - Going Once, Going Twice ... Glamour
BBC News AMERICAS Former Sotheby's chairman guilty
Friday: Bob spelled backwards is Bob.
Saturday: Bob mixes sex. I'm Bob.
Sunday: Ask Jeeves Answer - palindrones
Monday: I have been thinking a lot about how one could do a bob Marley musical broadway show. One way could be that be each night of the week would be a diffferent theme.
I came up with this idea. There are 7 different shows ,and the audience gets to vote on what topic they wantShould they vote on bob Marley the revolutionary they start with Revolution" as the ouverture, then use Zimbabwe as the finale. And shoud the audience vote for Bob marley the lover, they can start with "Im a do"., and go though his baby mothers,,and relationships
Maybe on another night bob marley the Most high" P0t smoker) and so on.
Tuesday: I have been thinking a lot about how one could do a bob Marley musical broadway show. One way could be that be each night of the week would be a diffferent theme.
Thursday: I wonder if Bob kept secret Diaries? Then I wonder if it would be good if they were found.
Friday: There was an interesting article in the Wednesday, May 16th, NY Times Newspaper, page #5 about the death of an Death of a collector by the name of Joe Nash.
Mr. Nash collected an archive on Black dance in America. Apparently he did not have a will and the article discussed what happens to his estate.
The newspaper casually mention that "the public administrator's office also oversees the estates of people who die without wills or direct heirs. It distributes royalties for example to the children of the Reggae guitarist Peter Tosh- the recent round of payments totaled $250,000."
Saturday: I wonder if those "Ambush" Lyrics that sold for $10,000, 10 years ago, were really in Bob's handwriting?
Rita, and several others said he did not write down songs.
IMO, Bob probably kept everything in his head and made a mental note for the future.
Most artists must write things down, especially lyricists.
Sunday: Technically it is possible to clone Bob, I hope they do it soon