Live At The Roxy (1976)
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Man, is this good. Originally released as an abbreviated bonus disc with the Rastaman Vibration re-issue, wiser heads at Island re-released this as a complete, 2CD concert – adding the essential 24 minute encore, “Get Up Stand Up/ No More Trouble /War,” that was removed for lack of space. This is Marley & the Wailers at the intimate Roxy in L.A., in full Jamaican glory, just before commercial acceptance and years of world touring would start to sand off some of Marley’s rough, ethnic edges. The electricity is palpable and the sound is stunning. This show’s majesty is in the timing, as the Wailers effectively expand the aural space between the beats as well as any old junkie bluesmen you can name. I thought I was totally burnt out on ever enjoying “I Shot The Sheriff” again, until this stoned groove version surfaced. The set’s heavy emphasis on the I-Threes and the straight-from-the-stage percussive sound resonate to make this one of BMW’s most engaging live albums. Not as anthemic as later releases, but better for it, with zero clutter begging for 5.1 Surround.
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Introduction (0:38)
Trenchtown Rock (4:56)
Burnin’ And Lootin’ (4:54)
Them Belly Full (But We Hungry) (4:13)
Rebel Music (3 O’Clock Roadblock) (6:08)
I Shot The Sheriff (6:34)
Want More (7:02)
No Woman No Cry (5:19)
Lively Up Yourself (5:44)
Roots, Rock, Reggae (5:32)
Rat Race (7:47)
2
Positive Vibration (3:57)
Get Up Stand Up/No More Trouble/War (23:58)
24 Comments
Thanks for the tasty treat Willard.
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A good time is always here for me.
Wonderful..thanks as always
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Just exquisite to get a chance to hear this one since i lost it with a lot more of my collection
Keep 'em coming Willard- you know you have an appreciative discerning audience out here !
Peace
C
a classic, thanks again Willard!
Always Great Music here.
Thanks.
man. as always, you rawk.
Thanks a lot. Appreciated.
This week, my five year old daughter said 'Have we got any more reggae, daddy?' .. and up you pop with this. Excellent.
Thank you Willard and your hard work on making this site the best site for wonderful hi quality finds…Ta
Thanks again.
Hey Willard,
Many thanks for this fantastic music. Your site brings so many surprises. I always learn something here. For those who like this set, there is an equally powerful Marley show floating out around the bootleg world. It is called "Quiet Knight club" and was recorded in Chicago in June of 1975. It is well worth finding.
KW
Wow… didn't know there were so many BMW fans. Thanks for the comments.
Another hearty thank you for great live music! boboquisp
Sweet way to start a rainy Friday — thank you!
Rasta Bob! Rasta Willard!!
Sounds better than "Babylon By Bus"! Thanks.
the 'get up stand up/war" jam is one of the great live musical moments EVER.
if the surviving marley family members were more interested in bob's music than in selling t-shirts & stickers, we'd probably have a lot more great sounding live shows to listen to…
but at least we've got this one!
Thanks Willard. I've got a ton of Marley performances in the collection, but this one is really special, really a standout.
-jrsfarm-
Thanks again!
I’m just now running across this and the MediaFire link for the second disc is dead. If a repost is possible I sure would appreciate it. Thanks for all the wonderful music! Quite the treasure trove you’ve got here.
New link up, thanks.
Thank you very much!