SONG OF THE DAY
“Time Will Tell” by Bob Marley (Kaya, Tuff Gong/Island Records, 1978). Written by Bob Marley.
INTERESTING FACTS (a la wikipedia)
– Kaya is a roots reggae album that consists of tracks recorded alongside those present on the Exodus album from 1977.
– The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for ‘going soft’ as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.
– The album’s release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley’s triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London.
– Many of the songs present on this album, as well as its sister album Exodus, are re-recorded versions of older tracks present on albums like African Herbsman.
– Well known songs from the album include “Is This Love” and “Sun is Shining”.
– Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.