CATCH A FIRE ALBUM CELEBRATES 50th WITH DELUXE EDITION
Catch a Fire Album Turns 50
November 4, 2023
Dubbed as one of the best album ever, “Catch A Fire” by Bob Marley and The Wailers is indeed an influential album that played a significant role in popularizing reggae music on a global scale. It was released in 1973 and marked the beginning of the collaboration between the band and Island Records UK and is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The album originally had a limited release and was credited to The Wailers. The iconic cover art, featuring a Zippo lighter, is well-known and featured the classic portrait of Bob Marley smoking a “spliff.”
. . . The album originally had a limited release and was credited to The Wailers
This is a nine songs masterpiece, with two of them written by Peter Tosh and the rest by Bob Marley. The Wailers’ journey to recording this album was interesting, as they were initially in the UK with Johnny Nash but lacked the funds to return home to Jamaica after Nash’s departure. They turned to Island Records founder and producer Chris Blackwell for financial assistance; he not only provided the funds but also paid for their return to Jamaica. The album’s recording was completed with contributions from Muscle Shoals session musician Wayne Perkins, who played guitar on two overdubbed tracks. In addition to the album’s 50th-anniversary celebration, there are three classic live tracks, “Slave Driver,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” and “Stop That Train,” from a legendary performance at the Sundown Theatre in North London in 1973. These live recordings are also available on the Bob Marley YouTube channel.
Furthermore, a new film titled “Bob Marley: One Love” is set to be released on February 14, 2024. Produced by Ziggy Marley, Cedella Marley, and Rita Marley, with Stephen Marley as the music conductor, the film will give the inspirational story of Bob Marley’s life and music. It will showcase how Bob overcame hardship to become a respected musical legend and cultural icon known for spreading a message of love and unity. The film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita. This film is highly anticipated by fans and will undoubtedly shed light on the enduring legacy of Bob Marley and his music. Many consider this to be a tribute to the King of Reggae.