Crazy Baldhead

I woke up this morning with this song playing over and over again in my head and I didn't know why. Then I remembered today, May 11th is the anniversary of his passing. He is Bob Marley and the song is Crazy Baldhead off of his Bob Marley and the Wailers 1976 release Rastaman Vibration. Crazy Baldhead isn't one of Bobs better known songs but the first time I heard it, I loved it.

It's a political song of uprising and rebellion, two things I am all for when needed. It has some searing lines and one of my favorites is when Bob sings Build your penitentiary/We build your schools/Brainwash education/To make us the fools and Hate is your reward/For our love/Telling us/Of your god above. Bob sees through the tricks and he's had enough of the anti Rasta ideals, which in turn makes that person a baldhead.

 Bob Marley was taken from us far to soon and I often wondered what magic he could have created had he lived, what movements he could have headed, what changes he could have ushered in. Rest in peace Mr. Marley and thank you for all you've done for mankind.

One Love

This is undoubtedly one of the greatest songs ever written and ever recorded. It is by far one of the most recognizable songs and it's also one of my favorites. It's One Love by Bob Marley. Now I could have chosen any song from his massive collection of hits but it's One Love that touches me deeper than the rest. It's off of his iconic 1977 LP Exodus and no matter how many times I hear this song, I can't help but smile.

It's not even three minutes long but it's so profound. Bob is asking is there a place for sinners, those that have hurt mankind while trying to save his own beliefs. This song has been heard all around the world and has been used by the Jamaican Tourist Board in commercials to convince people to come to Jamaica for vacation.

Bob opens up his heart and offers up thanks and praise to the lord in this song. I will always love this song and will always be grateful to Bob for sharing it with me and the world. Enjoy!