Bob Marley

Saturday: http://www.jahmusic.biz./rare.aspx
http://longbeach.homestead.com/Untitled1.html
Sunday: I heard that "Legend" sold 250 million copies.http://www.infinitewheel.com/dubselector6.html
http://www.melodymakers.de/indexx.html
http://longbeach.homestead.com/Loetz.htmlOther things I collect besides Wailers.
An old photo album: http://longbeach.homestead.com/Jamaica7.html
Monday: Someone ought to make a Uke Bob cd. Tuning
http://www.vishalpatel.com/features/bobmarley/bobmarley.swf
Ammunition Dub Collection
Tuesday:
Wednesday: "The 33rpm Vinyl Long Player, or LP as we know it today, began its life in 1948 as a replacement for the more fragile 78rpm shellac discs. The main benefits of the vinyl LP were improved durability and the capacity to record up to 30 minutes of music on each side. However, it wasn't until the mid-1950's, and the birth of Rock N Roll, that sales of vinyl LP's began to escalate.
Pressings from the UK have always been highly regarded amongst collectors. This is especially true of LP's manufactured during the 60's and early 70's. The superior quality of the heavyweight vinyl, along with the technical skills of the cutting engineer, meant that sound reproduction was always of the highest standard. Genuine UK deep-grooved first pressings, direct from the master tapes, can now achieve huge prices and are much in demand in Mint condition.
The first stereo LP's became available in 1958, however these did not become really popular in the UK until the mid-to-late 1960's, making early UK stereo pressings, and late UK mono pressings, very scarce today. Many albums in the 60's were issued in both mono and stereo versions. Opinion is divided about which is best, with both recordings offering a different listening experience.
Picture sleeves on UK LP's evolved throughout the decades. Imagery progressed from simple band photos towards more imaginative designs that were sometimes more memorable than the musical content. Psychedelic covers were often as weird as the sounds on the record inside! Many collectors regard the sleeve to be just as important as the vinyl and UK album sleeves from the 60's & 70's can be sought after as much for their high standards of manufacture as their imagery. Many UK sleeves were laminated, and the strong flip-back construction has helped many of them survive today. They are pure works of art that the compact disc era has not been able to match.
From the late-70's and into the 1980's the packaging became more elaborate, often including printed inner sleeves, lyric inserts, a bonus poster or some other novelty. Record companies kept finding new gimmicks to help sell their product and many of these extras were exclusive to UK issues.
By the early 90's demand for vinyl albums was in decline; CDs were becoming the dominant format, to the point where many artists no longer released their albums on vinyl. When they did there was just an initial first pressing, limited in number and quickly deleted from catalogue. However, recent years have seen an upsurge of interest in vinyl, both new and old. Classic albums are once again being remastered and reissued, sometimes as limited edition audiophile pressings, although many collectors still believe the original pressings sound best. Whatever your preference, vinyl is here to stay, and although the debate rages on over the superior sound characteristic of vinyl compared to CD, there is no doubt that UK vinyl LP's are among the most desirable pressings of this superb format."
Thursday: How come there are no Rasta Racing Cars?

Friday: People should play the Wailers show from the Ware House from New Orleans, Louisiana, as a tribute to my country's tragedy. I caught a brief glimpse of a female singing "Redemption Song" on CNN, as part of a fundraiser.
Saturday: I am working on the highlights from the book, "The Bob Marley Reader, Every Little thing gonna be all right", Edited by Hank Bordowitz, for next months column. (But I do not want my writings to be misinterpreted as plagiarism.)
I do not know any collectors who collect Wailers or any Reggae to make money, but vinyl only appreciates with time, like good original art work. I personally collect to hear every Bob thing ever recorded, in perfect sound quality. (and to share with others)
Sunday: There is a large Article in the 9 /9/ 05 N.Y. Times about Reggae/Marley.
Monday: Damien Marley is opening for U 2.http://tosh1.blogspot.com/
Monday: By Frank Scheck
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - In the tradition of the great blues masters they've long emulated, the Rolling Stones are giving it all they've got, four weeks into a world tour that will keep them on the road for the better part of a year.
Tuesday night at New York's Madison Square Garden, their 20th show at the storied venue since 1969, the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, delivered a two-hour, 22-song set that included many classics, four selections from new release "A Bigger Bang," a few relative obscurities and a stirring cover of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh's reggae classic "Get Up Stand Up."
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
Tuesday: And say I goin' bad,Who are you to judge me,And the life I live?I know that I'm not perfectAnd that I don't claim to be,So before you point your fingers,Make sure your hands are clean.
Wednesday: Afropop Worldwide Open Forum - Tosh 1-The Last Sun Of Peter Tosh-Hip Hop's New Revolutionaryhttp://www.jamaicans.com/music/bios/peter-tosh-1-minute-jamai.shtml
Thursday:


Friday: I was working on the highlights from the book, "The Bob Marley Reader, Every Little thing gonna be all right", Edited by Hank Bordowitz, for next months column. (But I do not want my writings to be misinterpreted as plagiarism.), so you will have to read the book for your self.
Saturday: Basically I follow the Rasta beliefs, such as peace and love. If one is attacked (9/11), then one has to stand up for your rights. A reader mentioned that Bob would not retaliate, that he would not attack, the attackers. He would first try to find out the causes of the attack, and would reason. I personally feel that is Bullshit. If someone killed Bobs' family in a sneak attack, I doubt that would not be Bobs' time to reason.
Sunday: Someone asked me what type of music have I been playing? My answer was "I have been playing everything". I put my mp3 player on random, and what ever comes on, comes on. You hear things from a new perspective, out of sequence.
I'm not sure anyone noticed my style of writing, but I do not write, about long drawn out long passages. I am in favor of short succinct blogs.
I've come to the realization that I will never understand or be able to play Reggae bass.
There are some demos floating (poor choice of words, with respect to the Hurricanes) around, where Bob sings in higher keys. (Set the Night on fire)
There must be some new topics, Marleywise to talk about.
Monday:

My stomach hurts. Maybe it's Marley withdrawal?
Tuesday:
Here I am walkin' down the street And the children: everything is so sweet.I'm doin' my best and I'm doin' it slow,But there is just one thing I would like you to know.
Ooh, when you wet, it's slippery, yeah. Uh!When it damp, it crampin'!If it's slidin', you'll tumble down,Won't want you on the ground
Oh-oh-oh! Caution: the road is wet;Black soul is black as jet. Did you hear me?Caution: the road is hot;Still you got to do better than that!
'Cause when you wet, it's slippery, yeah. When it damp, it crampin'! If it slidin' up and down-a,Don't want you on the ground. Brother
Wednesday: Taken from a Negotiating Book:
"Just as strong is the word we often use to describe good coffee, tough is the word we often use to describe good negotiators. There's a definite advantage to being known this way; it immediately reduces your opponent's expectations. Some may soften, others will try harder; but in this competitive world of business, they will all respect you for not being a soft touch.
Toughness is partly about your game face, but it's also about technique. When you're called on, or choose, to take the hard line, here are some ways to strengthen your game:
Don't talk too much. Be terse. The less you say, the less you reveal about your own position. The less you say, the more you can listen for weaknesses or opportunities.
Use the power of silence--it tends to make the other side uncomfortable. In fact, many would rather tell you where the treasure is buried than tolerate these awkward moments.
Be stingy with your concessions. It can really grind your opponents down. Make them work for their supper. They may tire or skip dessert, the appetizer or even the main course altogether.
If you must give, give just a little, and get something back in return--even if it's their agreement to take an issue off the table.
Be firm. No means no. As they say in the movies, "Resistance is futile." If you don't want to give a point, make your opponents feel like they just hit the wall. You will not be perceived as a jerk, so long as you offer a plausible explanation for your position.
Stake out issues that are non-negotiable. This is classic. By framing an issue this way, you make it twice as hard on the other side. Before you even address their concern, they must first persuade you to entertain it.
Don't care too much. Desire is the fulcrum at the bargaining table. Persuading your opponents that their deal just ain't that important is the ultimate attitude adjustment.They will not pester you with unending demands if they sense you're 30 seconds away from blowing them off.
Keep things moving. Don't let your opponents backtrack on you. Once an issue is settled, it's settled. Be supremely efficient and businesslike. Your opponents must feel that your time is precious and that you do not suffer fools at all.
Play to your advantage. If you've got more experience, make sure your opponents know it. If you can crush them with your card file, drop a few names. If you know your opponents are in a hurry, take your time.
Stay focused. In detailed negotiations, mental stamina is a tremendous asset. Victory goes to the dogged. It's just like sports. Stay strong through the finish. The last person standing at the bargaining table is the one with the greatest power of concentration."
Thursday: Some UK promo 12 "s of Smile Jamaica, have a few extra seconds, with Rita laughing at the end.
I learned a new expression today, called a "pusher bid." Meaning, you place a "pusher bid " on an item on Ebay, to push the price up. It doesn't seem like a very righteous concept.
Friday:

A demo record of TTR, was mislabeled "French Stone Cop".
I'm glad Mick Jagger mentioned Peter Tosh as a coauthor of GUSU, when they played MSG, NY. When the Stones played NJ, after the show was over, the outro music was Sheriff. (meaning, when the audience left). If anyone has a copy of these shows, let me know.
An Interview with Cherry and Beverly from the "Beat Magazine" mentioned an unknown Wailers song, recorded at Coxsones, which was released before "Simmer down."
I obtained a list of JAD /Cayman songs, with such titles as: "A Song For You" or " A Toast to the People".
Saturday: One knows they have a nice Wailers collection, when they can make a separate box for a "Wail N Soul M' collection
>Rejected by society >(do re mi fa) >Treated with impugnity>(so la te do) >Protected by their dignity >(do re mi fa)>I face reality
E. Clapton sings "Revolution" on his new CD. I wonder if it is a cover of Bob's?
Soul rebel: talk won't bother me. I'm a capturer, that's what they say; (Soul adventurer) Night and day
There is an alternate label of "War" on Total Sounds. (Red & yellow instead of green and yellow)
Sunday: I think that someone should use enhanced technology, to remove Bobs voice on "And I. Love Her." Maybe just keep the horns and background vocals.
Monday: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/getupstandup/music.html
Someone should write something more elaborate on comparing, Wailers original mixes and remixes to Art lithographs, (signed, unsigned, forgeries..).
Tuesday: I am going on a 48 hour vacation. There is nothing like a vacation, and to catch up on Wailers listening.
OCTOBER 2008
Sunday: I was just playing the Bob and Rita duet remix of "Hold on to this Feeling "on Ritas "...Rainbow" CD.
I have been playing a lot of Reggae versions of the Beatles, and feel that Glen Adams version of "I want to Hold your Hand" is the best of them.
Every so often, I get a wild "lead " on a rare tape". I once was on the trail of a copy of "The Trinidad show". Now I am on to a source for the Brooklyn, Prospect park show.
Monday: I am playing a nice perfect sounding "Fire Fire". The song never sounded so good
Today I replayed Joe Higgs singing on the original "Small Axe"rhythm
I wonder how Barbara Streisand got to hear and record "Guava Jelly", back in 75 or 76?
Tuesday: I am thinking of witting a biography about every minute of Bobs life, every minute of every day. I would piece together the stories from the band members. I just read a book on D'jango Reinheart, which gave me the inspiration. Maybe I could have Wailers experts write each chapter.
The book would go through Wailers tours, their lives and what happened,chronogically.
Wednesday: Didn't Ben Franklin say "One can never have enough different colored labels,different pressings , mislabels, and alternate labels.

"August 5th, 1978. Bob Marley & The Wailers are in Miami on the last stop of their three-month-long Kaya Tour:"The tour was initially set to begin in early May in Miami, Florida, but the first six shows had to be postponed due to lead guitarist Junior Marvin's cocaine problems. Therefore the tour began in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on May 18, 1978, and ended in Miami, Florida, on August 5, 1978."Tour stops in Austin, Dallas and Houston were among those cancelled."The tour was divided into three legs, two U.S. legs and one European leg between. On July 23, birthday of the reincarnated God of the Rastafari movement, Marley performed a very rare live performance of his song Sun Is Shining. While on the tour Marley performed for the first time in Spain and Norway, and also premiered at the Madison Square Garden.Numerous concerts including the performances in Paris' Pavillon Baltard were recorded in order to release a second live album, Babylon by Bus which is a compilation of songs performed in Paris as well as from earlier shows from the tours in 1975 and 1976."
Bob Marley & The Wailers - August 5th, 1978 Miami, FLPositive Vibration Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) Rebel MusicThe Heathen War / No More Trouble Running Away / Crazy Baldhead Crisis I Shot The Sheriff No Woman, No Cry Jammin' Is This Love? / Easy Skanking Get Up, Stand Up / Exodus"
Thursday:

By the way, I do not know if the above stories are authentic.
Friday: http://www.gactv.com/gac/nw_headlines/article/0,3034,GAC_26063_5916602_,00.html
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2i64j_peter-tosh-johnny-b-goode_music
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&emb=0&q=django+reinhart#
Saturday:

Third World did a nice cover of "Soul Rebel" on their 75 tour. I recently was able to get a copy of that show to the band.
Click here: Catch a Fire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Some Wailers collectors like labels, because they see it as Art work, and others like blanks because they see them, as being mysterious.
IMO, If blank singles were displayed in a museum, they would not appear as impressive.
The remix of "Lonesome Feeling" on the , "Never Ending Wailers, CD , had extra Bob vocals, that were cut on other versions. (IMO). All those synthizers and electronic drums have to be removed. What a waste, and missed opportunity that album was. The same holds true for the "Soul Almighty" JAD CD's .<:p>
The following is a promo of the enhanced "Soul Almighty" CD



IMO, Bob had a slight speech impediment. He whistled about 10 seconds into the song, "Lonesome Feeling"
Monday: "Let it Be" , and "No Women No Cry have the same guitar cords and break, with a slightly different bass line.
On "Mr Talkative", I think the Wailers sing "Skabawa" about 75 times, as a counter point to Bobs singing the lyrics.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7571952.stm
About 15 years ago my children and myself figured the above story out, and wrote about it in the Beat Magazine.
There real story was that they don't realize that King Sporty was the writer and not Bob. This is what Roger sent in a comment:
Roger Steffens writes " Regarding the recent article about Bob Marley, and the similarity between his recording of "Buffalo Soldier" and the Banana Splits theme song.
It is important to know that Bob Marley is NOT the composer of the song. It was written in the '70s by his old Kingston friend, King Sporty, and Bob heard him sing it many times at Sporty's Miami night club. Eventually, he cut a version of the song for Sporty, and another version, which was released in conjunction with the 1983 posthumous album, "Confrontation."
A few years later, a single version of Sporty's production with Bob was released on a seven inch record. If anyone violated copyright it was Sporty and not Marley - nor Chris Blackwell, who did NOT produce the record."
My Children recently went to Alaska,and my son wore his Steel Pulse Sweat Shirt.
I received a letter from Pulses Bass Player Amlak Tafari , jokingly asking" if they could hire Jah Jeremy to sit in the same place advertising the band until we get a gig up there? Tell him we will send him some soup if he gets cold, oh and he'll be on the guest list...of course :)"
Third Worlds " Me Legal" with Terror Fabulous , has a Marley sampling.
Tuesday:
http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/08/burning-spear.html
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a CD release party for the new Spear CD.



Wednesday: I am working on a vignette about Spears self run and owned Business empire and his new Eclectic CD.
Amazon.com: Jah Is Real: Burning Spear: Music
I leave for Alaska in 100 hours, but I do miss jamaica.

Thursday: I wonder if there is any link between Toots "Pomp and Pride" and Bob's "Pomps and Pride"
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=peter+tosh&hl=en&emb=0#q=rare%20bob%20marley&hl=en&emb=0&start=60
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=peter+tosh&hl=en&emb=0#q=rare%20bob%20marley&hl=en&emb=0&start=80
Friday: As the above picture shows, I am in the first stages of painting my house , yellow , green, and red.
http://www.montereyherald.com/breaking/ci_10546911
Bob is a palidrome.
http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=bob+marley&hl=en&emb=0&aq=f#
http://wailers.freeservers.com/page4.html
Saturday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ycER9eYIZ4&feature=related
IMO, Burning Spear is the new King of Reggae.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ycER9eYIZ4&feature=related