Could You Be Loved

Bob Marley & the Wailers, Bob Marley

About Could You Be Loved

"Could You Be Loved" is a song by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in 1980 on their last album Uprising and is included on Bob Marley & The Wailers' greatest-hits album Legend. It was written in 1979 on an aeroplane while The Wailers were experimenting on guitar. In the middle of the song, background singers quote a verse from Bob Marley's first single "Judge Not": "The road of life is rocky; And you may stumble too. So while you point your fingers, someone else is judging you". Instruments used on the original record of this song are guitars, bass, drums, acoustic piano, the Hohner clavinet and an organ, as well as the Brazilian cuíca. 


Year:
1984
3:55
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Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved and be loved?

Don't let them fool ya
Or even try to school ya, oh, no
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right
Love would never leave us alone
A-yin the darkness there must come out to light

Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now, and be loved?

(The road of life is rocky and you may stumble too
So while you point your fingers someone else is judging you)
Love your brotherman
(Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved?)

Don't let them change ya, oh
Or even rearrange ya, oh, no
We've got a life to live
They say, only, only
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive, eh

Could you be loved and be loved?
Could you be loved, wo now, and be loved?

(You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry
No matter how you treat him, the man will never be satisfied)
Say something! (could you be, could you be, could you be loved?
Could you be, could you be loved)
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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: Bob Marley

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11 facts about this song

Musical Composition
"Could You Be Loved" was composed by Bob Marley, a key figure in reggae music and frontman of the Jamaican band, The Wailers.
Album History
The song is from the album titled "Uprising," which is known to be Bob Marley & the Wailer's final studio album, released in 1980, a year before Marley's death.
Song Message
The song's lyrics carry a strong message of unity, love, and understanding, embracing Marley's strong Rastafarian beliefs and his longing for global peace.
Chart Performance
"Could You Be Loved" was successful in music charts globally, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and also charting in several other countries.
Music Video
The music video for this song, although made long after the album release, encapsulates Marley's timeless spirit and captures the essence of his live performances.
Cultural Impact
The catchphrase from the song, "Could you be loved and be loved?" became one of Bob Marley’s most famous quotes, and is often used to symbolize his message of love and unity.
Song Versions
There are various versions of the song available, including a live version on the 2001 reissue of "Live!" from the concert at the Lyceum, London in 1975.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Could You Be Loved" has been covered by various artists, cementing its status as a timeless classic. One notable cover is by the British group UB40 in 2013.
Significance of Release
The song was released in 1980, a critical year in Marley's career as he was trying to extend his influence into North America.
Instrumentation
The song's musical arrangement is a blend of reggae with elements of funk, jazz, and R&B. This fusion of genres added to its broad international appeal.
Last Public Performance
Marley performed "Could You Be Loved" during his last concert in 1980, which was held at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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