Bob Marley-Reggae King of the 1970’s

Soakin’ in the 70’s Show Notes: Episode 24.

Our spotify playlist of songs from this show:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MjoCvp2i4lMHRV1PyvcRv?si=2w-I9lXnTzeVFmahzeRGvg&pi=Yq1HZIr1SOKP_

As always, thank you to our producer Justin McIsaac.

Future show we need help with-your favorite 1970’s concert memories:

Send us your recollections: admin@soakininthe70s.com.

Our “One Hit Wonder” this week

Pretty impressive ratio: 221:1 on Spotify. It represents the number of plays of their hit song plays versus their second most popular song.

Skanking is not a dirty word. It is a dance.

Skank (dance) - Wikipedia

And what is Rastafarianism again?

Rastafari | History, Beliefs, & Facts | Britannica

Documentary on Marley assassination attempt

ReMastered: Who Shot the Sheriff? - Wikipedia

How many Marley albums made the Rolling Stone list of top 500 albums of all time?

3, but really 2. Legend #48; Exodus (#77); Catch a Fire (#140). But Legend doesn’t really count because it is a greatest hits compiliation.

Significant quote from Jeff in this show:

“I don’t think I want to clean the house to that song.” Referencing Turn Your Lights Down Low.

Discography of Marley’s 1970’s albums:

Soul Rebels, 1970

Soul Revelation Part 2, 1971

The Best of the Wailers, 1971

Catch a Fire, 1973

Burnin’, 1973

Natty Dread, 1974

Rastaman Vibration, 1976

Exodus, 1977

Kaya, 1978

Survival, 1979

Jeff's book:

Procrastination for Profit. https://procrastinomics.com/

Jeff’s upcoming schedule:

Fri 10/31 – 7:30-10:30pm – The Collective at Pub Maple Park, IL + Costume Contest + JC on Sax/Harp=good time

Sat 11/1 – 1pm-4pm – Geneva Public Library, IL – Local Authors Book Signing

Sat 11/1 – 8ish TBA – 2nd Annual Hullaween Showcase at Twisted Fe Studio in Batavia, IL – 5 bands including 2 Car Garage with JC on Sax/vocals – Wood Fired Pizza Truck, BYOB

Tue 11/4 – Evening TBA – Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio Batavia, IL – Lecture (lol), discussion and book signing

Mon 11/10 – Evening TBA – Soakin in the 70’s Live recording at Hawthorne’s Backyard Bar & Grill in West Chicago, IL