Jamming
Ziggy Marley, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers
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Baby, I was just a young girl When you came on the scene 10 years ago I thought I was hip, I could deal with the trips No matter how fast or slow I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby ?Cause when you kissed my lips When you kissed my lips I was jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time Baby, I was young, I was green When you showed me the ropes 10 years ago I thought I was cool, I could break all the rules No matter how fast or slow I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby ?Cause when you kissed my lips When you kissed my lips I was jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time I was a girl from the streets Dancin' to the beat Of a different kind of drummer Little Ms. Know-it-all, you don't know it all Caught up in the rhythm of sound Living to get down As the song became my lover Attitude keeps your head up to the sky Then you kissed my lips and, ooh I lost my cool Look at me I'm jammin' And everything's happenin' I'm feeling the bliss and the reason for this Is the love in your kiss, baby Jammin' Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time Jammin', jammin' Jammin' for the first time I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket, baby Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby Thought I knew it all, baby But I didn't know it all, baby ?Cause when you kissed my lips And my backbone slipped I was jammin' Jammin' for the first time The square root of a positive groove Times a happening melody equals a jam Give some to the back No Ooh, baby No You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time No Ooh, baby No You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket, baby Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice I was like a moving violation Give me a ticket, baby Thought I was the queen of syncopation You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
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21 facts about this song
Song Composition"Jamming" is a song by internationally acclaimed Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It is one of Bob Marley's most popular songs. However, Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley's son, has performed his version in honor of his father.
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Album InclusionThe song was first released in 1977 on the band's ninth studio album "Exodus" and has been included in several of Bob Marley's greatest hits collections.
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Lyrics and MeaningThe lyrics of "Jamming" revolve around unity, peace, and the general idea of people coming together to make music, or "Jamming". It carries a deeper significance of communal celebration beyond just creating songs.
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Billboard ChartUpon its release, the "Jamming" single peaked at No. 9 on the UK Singles Chart, and No. 26 on the Dutch Top 40 chart, showcasing Bob Marley's global reach and influence.
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Remix VersionThere is a prominent remix of the song, known as the "Long Version" or "12-inch version", which features a dub-heavy sound, additional lyrics, and musician dub poet Pablove Black playing additional keyboards.
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AccoladesIn 2003, the album "Exodus" which includes "Jamming", was ranked 169th on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, highlighting the song's cultural significance and impact.
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Ziggy Marley VersionIn 2020, Bob's eldest son, Ziggy Marley, recorded a version of "Jamming" for his album, "More Family Time". This rendition features Ziggy's children and offers a fresh, family-oriented take on the iconic track.
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Grammy AwardZiggy Marley's "More Family Time", which includes his rendition of "Jamming", won the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album.
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In Popular CultureOver years, "Jamming" has been used as the soundtrack in several TV shows, movies, and adverts, demonstrating the powerful resonance of the song.
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Iconic PhraseThe phrase "We're jamming", from this song, has become a popular term in music parlance, used to denote musicians playing together impromptu and in tune.
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Song Origin"Jamming" is a song by the reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers from their 1977 album, "Exodus". Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley's son, has been known to perform the song in tribute to his father.
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CompositionThe track was produced by Bob Marley and The Wailers, Chris Blackwell and was written by Bob Marley himself.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Jamming" peaked at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Inspirational MessageThe song is said to carry a powerful message of unity and righteous, peaceful communal activity.
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Musical Style"Jamming" is recognised for its distinctive reggae style, featuring key elements of R&B and rocksteady.
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Live PerformancesBoth Bob Marley and Ziggy Marley have performed "Jamming" live on numerous occasions. For Bob, it included significant performances such as the One Love Peace Concert in 1978.
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Cover VersionsMany artists and bands have covered the song, including Stevie Wonder and U2, showing its significant influence in the music industry.
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RecognitionThe album "Exodus", which includes the song "Jamming", was named by Time magazine as the best album of the 20th century in 1999.
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Remix VersionThe song was remixed in 1984 by Paul "Groucho" Smykle for the album "Legend", making it more palatable for the international market.
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Iconic LyricsThe song's lyrics, which include "We're jamming in the name of the Lord", have been widely recognized and referenced in pop culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jamming" features footage of a live performance from the Exodus tour, including scenes of Marley energetically dancing and singing.
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