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.
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:
10/31/25 – Friday - The Collective at Pub Maple Park – Costume Party
11/1/25 - Book Signing at Geneva Public Library –1-4pm
11/1/25 – Saturday - 2 Car Garage at Twisted Fe Studios – 8pm? – Food Truck?
11/10/25 – Soakin’ Live at Hawthorne’s - Doors open at 5pm, Recording at 6:30pm
11/12/25 - Procrastinomics 101 at Soul Studio – Wednesday 7pm - DATE CHANGE
11/23/25 - Moby Dead at Even Flow - 2-5pm - Grateful Sunday!
