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Bob Marley & The Wailers – Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977 – Double Vinyl Records
Recorded during the final night of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ historic four-night residency at London’s Rainbow Theatre, Live at the Rainbow is a powerful and electrifying live album that showcases Marley at the peak of his career. Taking place on June 4, 1977, this concert was part of the Exodus Tour, supporting his landmark album Exodus (1977), which would later be hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time.
With his signature charisma, deeply spiritual presence, and a band locked into a hypnotic groove, this performance captured Marley’s ability to bring people together through music, making it one of the most famous live reggae recordings ever.
Unlike many live albums, Live at the Rainbow is a sonically rich, well-mixed recording that maintains both the raw energy of a live show and the deep, meditative essence of reggae music. The Wailers, featuring legendary musicians like Aston Family Man Barrett on bass, Carlton Barrett on drums, and Junior Marvin on guitar, provide a tight, hypnotic backdrop for Marley’s passionate vocal delivery.
The performance features smooth, groove-driven rhythms that make the crowd sway and move as one. Call-and-response moments where Marley connects directly with the audience. Extended jam sections, allowing the band to stretch out and create an immersive atmosphere.
The Exodus era was one of Marley’s most politically charged and spiritual periods. His lyrics touch on themes of freedom and political resistance, ongs like War and Exodus embody the fight against oppression. Tracks like No Woman, No Cry and Lively Up Yourself bring warmth and togetherness. Jamming and Waiting in Vain reflect Marley’s deep connection to his Rastafarian beliefs.
Key Tracks That Defined Live at the Rainbow
Trenchtown Rock – A high-energy opener that immediately sets the tone, reminding the audience of Marley’s Jamaican roots.
No Woman, No Cry – An emotional, stripped-down version that draws massive crowd participation, making it one of the show’s most memorable moments.
Exodus – A powerful, extended rendition of the title track from Exodus, turning into a 10-minute groove-heavy jam that builds in intensity.
Jamming – A joyful, celebratory performance that gets the entire venue moving.
Lively Up Yourself – A funky, playful reggae jam that highlights the band’s chemistry and Marley’s stage presence.
The Live at the Rainbow concert not only solidified Bob Marley’s status as a global icon but also helped bring reggae to an international audience. This performance was recorded and later released as a video and live album, becoming one of the most celebrated reggae concerts of all time.
Many consider this to be one of Marley’s finest live recordings, capturing him at a moment when he was not just an entertainer, but a revolutionary voice for the oppressed and a messenger of peace and unity.
More than 40 years later, Live at the Rainbow remains one of the most essential live albums in reggae history. Whether you’re a longtime Bob Marley fan or discovering his music for the first time, this concert is a perfect example of his power as a performer, prophet, and unifier. The energy, message, and spirit of this performance live on, proving why Marley’s music is truly timeless.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
Trenchtown Rock
Rebel Music (3 O’Clock Roadblock)
Burnin’ And Lootin’
Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)
The Heathen
I Shot The Sheriff
War / No More Trouble
Crazy Baldhead / Running Away
No Woman, No Cry
Lively Up Yourself
Jamming
Get Up, Stand Up
Exodus
