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About Could You Be Loved
"Could You Be Loved" is a song by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in 1980 on their last album Uprising and is included on Bob Marley & The Wailers' greatest-hits album Legend. It was written in 1979 on an aeroplane while The Wailers were experimenting on guitar. In the middle of the song, background singers quote a verse from Bob Marley's first single "Judge Not": "The road of life is rocky; And you may stumble too. So while you point your fingers, someone else is judging you". Instruments used on the original record of this song are guitars, bass, drums, acoustic piano, the Hohner clavinet and an organ, as well as the Brazilian cuíca.more »
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Could you be loved and be loved?Could you be loved and be lovedDon't let them fool youOr even try to school you, oh! noWe've got a mind of our ownSo go to hell if what you're thinkin' isn't rightLove would never leave us aloneIn the darkness there must come out to lightCould you be loved and be loved?Could you be loved and be lovedThe road of life is rockyAnd you may stumble tooSo while you point your fingersSomeone else is judgin' youLove your brothermanCould you be, could you be, could you be loved?Could you be, could you be loved?Don't let them change youOr even rearrange you, oh! noWe've got a life to liveThey say only, onlyOnly the fittest of the fittest shall surviveStay aliveCould you be loved and be loved?Could you be loved and be lovedYou ain't gonna miss your waterUntil your well runs dryNo matter how you treat himThe man will never be satisfiedCould you be, could you be, could you be lovedCould you be, could you be lovedCould you be, could you be lovedSay something, say something, say somethingSay somethingReggae, reggaeSay somethingRockers, rockersSay something could you be loved
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Bob Marley & The Wailers were a Jamaican reggae band created by Bob Marley. The band formed when self-taught musician Peter Tosh met Neville Livingston (Bunny Wailer), and Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley) in 1963 and taught them how to play guitar, keyboards, and percussion. By late 1963 Junior Braithwaite, Beverley Kelso, and Cherry Smith had joined The Wailers. After Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer left the band in 1974, Bob Marley began touring with new band members. His new backing band included brothers Carlton and Aston "Family Man" Barrett on drums and bass respectively, Junior Marvin and Al Anderson on lead guitar, Tyrone Downie and Earl "Wya" Lindo on keyboards, and Alvin "Seeco" Patterson on percussion. The "I Threes", consisting of Judy Mowatt, Mar… more »
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Written by: Bob Marley
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11 facts about this song
Musical Composition"Could You Be Loved" was composed by Bob Marley, a key figure in reggae music and frontman of the Jamaican band, The Wailers. |
Album HistoryThe song is from the album titled "Uprising," which is known to be Bob Marley & the Wailer's final studio album, released in 1980, a year before Marley's death. |
Song MessageThe song's lyrics carry a strong message of unity, love, and understanding, embracing Marley's strong Rastafarian beliefs and his longing for global peace. |
Chart Performance"Could You Be Loved" was successful in music charts globally, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and also charting in several other countries. |
Music VideoThe music video for this song, although made long after the album release, encapsulates Marley's timeless spirit and captures the essence of his live performances. |
Cultural ImpactThe catchphrase from the song, "Could you be loved and be loved?" became one of Bob Marley’s most famous quotes, and is often used to symbolize his message of love and unity. |
Song VersionsThere are various versions of the song available, including a live version on the 2001 reissue of "Live!" from the concert at the Lyceum, London in 1975. |
Cover VersionsOver the years, "Could You Be Loved" has been covered by various artists, cementing its status as a timeless classic. One notable cover is by the British group UB40 in 2013. |
Significance of ReleaseThe song was released in 1980, a critical year in Marley's career as he was trying to extend his influence into North America. |
InstrumentationThe song's musical arrangement is a blend of reggae with elements of funk, jazz, and R&B. This fusion of genres added to its broad international appeal. |
Last Public PerformanceMarley performed "Could You Be Loved" during his last concert in 1980, which was held at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
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