Barry Philips Discos

Published by Barry Philips · Yesterday at 1:00 PM · 

THE 1000 BEST SONGS IN THE WORLD EVER.
56-Bob Marley and the Wailers-No Woman,No Cry.
1975-Number 22 single.When re-released in 1981 after his death it peaked at Number 8.
Best Bit-At 3.19.There are 999 studio recordings in this countdown,but only one live track,and hear it is.
‘No Woman,No Cry’ first appeared as the original studio version on Bob Marley’s 1974 Album ‘Natty Dread,’it was just over three and a half minutes in length.In 1975 Marley went out on tour to promote the Album,it was promoted as the ‘Natty Dread Tour.’The tour dates took place in America,Canada and England which included two dates at the ‘Lyceum Theatre in London.On July 17th 1975 the Lyceum concert was recorded for a future Album release.The Album was called ‘Live’ and this song was released as a single in all of it’s original seven minute performance.The live version was also included on Marley’s greatest hits Album,’Legend’ released in 1984(see also best songs 618,)’Legend’ has sold over 28 million copies worldwide making it the best selling Reggae Album of all time.
‘No Woman,No Cry’ is actually pronounced ‘no woman ‘nuh’ cry,’ in ‘Jamaican Patois,’the ‘nuh’ actually means don’t.In the song the narrator is telling his woman not to cry and not to worry because he has to go,but things will turn out fine in the end.
‘My feet is my only carriage and so I’ve got to push on through.’
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This is the highest placed Reggae song on this countdown.YOUTUBE.COMNo Woman, No Cry (Live At The Lyceum, London/1975)Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group No Woman, No Cry (Live At The Lyceum, London/1975) · Bob Marley & The Wailers Live!…