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Bob Marley — Concrete Jungle
Album: Catch A Fire
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Released: 1973
Length: 4:06
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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No sun will shine in my day today
(No sun will shine.)
The high yellow moon won't come out to play
(Won't come out to play.)
Darkness has covered my light (and has changed,)
And has changed my day into night
Now where is this love to be found, won't someone tell me?
'Cause life, sweet life, must be somewhere to be found, yeah
Instead of a concrete jungle where the livin' is hardest
Concrete jungle, oh man, you've got to do your best, yeah.

No chains around my feet, but I'm not free
I know I am bound here in captivity
And I've never known what happiness is and I've never known what sweet caress is
Still, I be always laughing like a clown
Won't someone help me?
Cause, sweet life, I've, I've got to pick myself from off the ground, yeah
In this here concrete jungle,
I say, what do you got for me now?
Concrete jungle, oh, why won't you let me be now?

I said life must be somewhere to be found, yeah
Instead of a concrete jungle, illusion, confusion
Concreate jungle, yeah
Concrete jungle, you name it, we got it, concrete jungle now

Concrete jungle, what do you got for me now
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BillG:

The lyrics shown for this song are actually for Beck's "Loser".
Posted 2 months ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
It's Noon here on a Saturday. A cool breeze is coming in my windows that look out upon the foothills of The Front Range. Cottony clouds are playing bumper-cars in the cerulean sky. The songbirds are chirping snippets of Heaven's Greatest Hits and the trees are swaying to The Rhythm of Life. As I put the spark to some tasty Lemon G, this immortal jam comes on RP and I reach over to crank it up. I'm almost never in the concrete jungle nowadays, but I can certainly relate, and I send good thoughts to those who are. Thanks always, RP!
Posted 5 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Incredible guitar solo. Woweeeee
Posted 6 months ago by beejtheman    [ Reply ]
It's funny how our starting points can alter what we hear when listening to music. For me, I had listened to Lauryn Hill's Forgive them father so many times, which samples this song (IMO in a fantastic way), long before I ever heard this here on RP. Suffice to say, I still hear Lauryn in my head even if I know it's not that song :)
Posted 8 months ago by Dubbelito    [ Reply ]
Ahh, the original cover. Brilliant! The spliff to beat all.
Posted 10 months ago by mrpixel    [ Reply ]
“that's quite the sound, isn't it?” Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind Heck yes it is! That base-grove is like the heart beating of a reggae monk. And the lyrics and guitar chants at us to rise… RISE!
Posted 1 year ago by RoaringMouse    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

Peter Tosh was the heart and soul of the Wailers. After he left, there was a huge void. 


Aston and Carlton Barrett were no slouches. Agreed, Bunny and Peter were core members, but the Barrett's are legends in their own right. 

Posted 2 years ago by violetteadam    [ Reply ]
Coming from 9 mile where he was born, Kingston must have seemed like wall to wall concrete. 
Posted 2 years ago by violetteadam    [ Reply ]
that's quite the sound, isn't it?
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Peter Tosh was the heart and soul of the Wailers. After he left, there was a huge void. 
Posted 3 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Bob Marley kickin it!   Love it!
Posted 3 years ago by timatmit    [ Reply ]
Fantastic Guitar solo. 
Posted 3 years ago by beejtheman    [ Reply ]
 uksminas wrote:

BOB MARLEY at PARADISE !!! ROFL lol
Posted 3 years ago by Sergio_Lapitz    [ Reply ]
 SnapDragon66 wrote:
Rating this high, not only because it's a great tune with excellent bass, but also for the album cover!  Wouldn't get away with that these days.
wouldn't be an issue these days .  


Posted 3 years ago by Arrr    [ Reply ]
Rating this high, not only because it's a great tune with excellent bass, but also for the album cover!  Wouldn't get away with that these days.
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by uksminas    [ Reply ]
Excuse me while I light my spliff...
Bass& Drums by Barrett Bross, glorious chorus, inspired lyrics... one of the best Wailers songs
Posted 4 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
History has deleted that "roofer"; thank you RP for keeping it alive. 10/10
Posted 4 years ago by mrpixel    [ Reply ]
Ireeites. I and I in oneness. 
Posted 5 years ago by beejtheman    [ Reply ]
Check out the Babylon By Bus version of this.
Posted 5 years ago by JckTorance    [ Reply ]
Love the version of this song on Babylon By Bus. This is good too. 
Posted 6 years ago by JckTorance    [ Reply ]
wow, I don't think I've heard this song before. Stunning. 
Posted 6 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
stops me cold every time. pure perfection
Posted 6 years ago by LYS    [ Reply ]
in my opinion one of the best songs from bob,i just love the mood of this track!!

a timeless piece
Posted 8 years ago by Elvis78    [ Reply ]
 RandomousJam wrote:
This is a great song for modern urban life - there is a lot of truth in all of Marley's points, whether we are willing to admit it or not. The guitar solo is mind blowing.

 
Rodger that. I gave it an 8 for the guitar....
Posted 8 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Look at the size of that FRIGGIN' "SPLEEFF"!
Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
This is a great song for modern urban life - there is a lot of truth in all of Marley's points, whether we are willing to admit it or not. The guitar solo is mind blowing.


Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam    [ Reply ]
Happy birthday Bob. Wish you were here.
Posted 10 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Bob is king, but this one is just ok.
Posted 11 years ago by Rh    [ Reply ]
Putting on the headphones, and hearing this... horrible experience, just horrible.
Posted 11 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Whoah, new Bob Marley for me. How much other awesome stuff did he do that I've never heard before?
 
sorry but where have you been all these years!  One of the seminal early Wailers tracks... love it!
Posted 11 years ago by Boy_Wonder    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Whoah, new Bob Marley for me. How much other awesome stuff did he do that I've never heard before?
Posted 12 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
...so much spliffer!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Bob Marley by ~XandervanDuijvenbode
Alexander van Duijvenbode   ©2010 ~XandervanDuijvenbode

Bob Marley Portrait

 At first glance I thought the picture posted by Calypsus was of Medusa's severed head!



Photo source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d3/Medusa_by_Carvaggio.jpg/587px-Medusa_by_Carvaggio.jpg


Posted 13 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
very nice  ONE BOB
Posted 13 years ago by mistabird    [ Reply ]

Nice.


Posted 13 years ago by BBOGDA    [ Reply ]
Thank you ,Bill for this rare played  piece!
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 nerakdon wrote:
The bass player has serious appeal.    To me it sounds as if the rest of the band, Marley included, is merely there to frame that bass line.
 
I think a lot of Marley's tunes (and a lot of reggae tunes in general) have that sort of arrangement where the bass line carries the song.  It's very prominent in this tune.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I recently listened to a re-lease of the album that featured the original cuts the way Bob intended which was much heavier on the Wailers harmony. I liked them much better.
Posted 13 years ago by marko86    [ Reply ]
Still awsome!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Bob Marley by ~XandervanDuijvenbode




Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
The bass player has serious appeal.    To me it sounds as if the rest of the band, Marley included, is merely there to frame that bass line.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
That is one mother of a trumpet spliff! {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
{#Meditate}{#Notworthy} Yeah, man! {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

he is. he promoted peace and love. was anti-drinking.

 
AND he was very spiritual!

Posted 14 years ago by tapatia1072    [ Reply ]
 flyin_bri wrote:
People talk about the guitar solo from "Comfortably Numb", but this solo has always been my favored of the two. I bought this cassette from Wal Mart as a whim, super saver purchase back in the late 80's. I haven't been back to Wal Mart since, and this cassette has had a more profound effect on my life than the big box retailer has.
 
{#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
thank you for the last  3 songs.   you  doth soothe the soul when I need it so.
Posted 15 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
this rings just as true to the proletariat plight today as it did 30 years ago.
Posted 15 years ago by Nhodson22    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
A wonderful role model for kids everywhere.
-Mute-.

 
{#Lol}... wouldnt be so for you if pot was legal right..? But the rolling stones sure they are role model?

Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Now that's a joint! {#Cool}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
A wonderful role model for kids everywhere.
-Mute-.

 
he is. he promoted peace and love. was anti-drinking.

Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
A wonderful role model for kids everywhere.
-Mute

 
WHAT?

Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by spiritual76    [ Reply ]
A wonderful role model for kids everywhere.
-Mute-.

Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 Dog_Ear wrote:
True! Anybody know whose guitar solo?
 
I'm going to guess it's Wayne Perkins, but it could have been Bob himself.  Probably Wayne.


Posted 16 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
{#Tongue-out}thanks
always thanks, bill!!
Posted 16 years ago by marmoteenha    [ Reply ]
franzd wrote:
Almost thirty years ago, and still great! :)
True! Anybody know whose guitar solo?
Posted 16 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
My favorite Bob Marley song. The video of him singing this on "Time Will Tell" is great.
Posted 16 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
About thirty years ago, and still great! :)
Posted 16 years ago by franzd    [ Reply ]
People talk about the guitar solo from "Comfortably Numb", but this solo has always been my favored of the two. I bought this cassette from Wal Mart as a whim, super saver purchase back in the late 80's. I haven't been back to Wal Mart since, and this cassette has had a more profound effect on my life than the big box retailer has.
Posted 16 years ago by flyin_bri    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
Don't waste time with the small ones. :)
is so agree! :D
Posted 16 years ago by Martino    [ Reply ]
A masterclass in the genre.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
No wonder he died of cancer. Look at the size of that news-print he's smoking!!!
Don't waste time with the small ones. :)
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
No wonder he died of cancer. Look at the size of that news-print he's smoking!!!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Feelin' irie, mon!
Posted 17 years ago by volnomad    [ Reply ]
This particular Bob Marley song was used with great effect in the 1995 french movie "La Haine". The stark combination of street riots in monochrome, and the music made a big impression on me. See the movie if you get the chance!
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
That's a mighty spleeeeeeeef, mon.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
that's a funny lookin' cigarette
Posted 17 years ago by yellowfly    [ Reply ]
godspeed wrote:
wasn't the coolest guitar solo junior marvins?
No, the solo is by an American session guitarist whose name escapes me. Junior Marvin wasn't with the band at the time. Neither was Al Anderson for that matter.
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
The guitar solo is by American musician Wayne Perkins, isn't it? If I recall correctly, Perkins had never even heard any reggae music prior to playing on this track. He just sorta winged it. Did a great job too.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
Spark up that big ol' fatty there....
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
wasn't the coolest guitar solo junior marvins? jah_blessed wrote:
Actually, the cool guitar solo was added to the version of "Catch a Fire" released in the western market. Probably the only addition that I really like. The original Jamaican version of the album is better in every other respect, IMO.
Posted 17 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
I defy anyone to listen to two "different" Marley songs and tell which is which.
Some people have a hard time telling Asian people apart, too.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
I'll say it again... good to hear some deeper cuts from Bob.
Posted 17 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
So is light a particle or a wave? I defy anyone to explain how light can sometimes be a wave and sometimes be a particle. Unless they are a physics genius.... I cant explain that, but I can distinguish every Bob Marley & Wailers track....
Very witty.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Actually, the cool guitar solo was added to the version of "Catch a Fire" released in the western market. Probably the only addition that I really like. The original Jamaican version of the album is better in every other respect, IMO.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Yeah great album... particularily "Kinky Reggae". And also it is great to hear things not on Legend... Bob has so much more to offer.
Posted 18 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by bcdawgfather    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
I defy anyone to listen to two "different" Marley songs and tell which is which.
So is light a particle or a wave? I defy anyone to explain how light can sometimes be a wave and sometimes be a particle. Unless they are a physics genius.... I cant explain that, but I can distinguish every Bob Marley & Wailers track....
Posted 18 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
This is the re-release album artwork (w/ a new artist name for marketing purposes). This song was attributed to the original 'Wailers', who broke up in 1974, after this album (and Burnin') was released. Thanks for the good tunes.
Posted 18 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
godlike...'we lift our heads and give jah thanks n praises'
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Happy Birthday Bob! You will always be loved, respected, appreciated, and missed!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
JesseJ wrote:
This whole album rocks!
Totally! Guitar is great, too. Saving the money for the deluxe edition of this album.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
jnhashmi wrote:
My favorite Marley song, and it's not even on "Legend."
And thanks to RP for playing something other than "Legend." What a treat.
Posted 19 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
Spark up that big ol' fatty there....
Posted 19 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
If there ever was to be a Messiah, it is Bob Marley.
Posted 19 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
This whole album rocks!
Posted 19 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Now I see where the bass line came from for Lauryn Hill's "Forgive Them Father"
Like he said...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I defy anyone to listen to two "different" Marley songs and tell which is which.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
...hooh, that looks enticing!!
Posted 19 years ago by DJac    [ Reply ]
Bob Marley was such a cutie
Posted 19 years ago by snowak    [ Reply ]
jagdriver wrote:
Good stuff... always reminds me of being on Glover's Reef in Belize....
Tell me about it! Was there good scuba diving there? I have been to Belize (Turneffe Flats resort out on the barrier reef), but I am not familiar with Glover's reef....
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Good stuff... always reminds me of being on Glover's Reef in Belize....
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
What an artist... I dont think enough good things can be said...
Posted 19 years ago by red04star    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Pass the sunshine and the rum drinks too! There is still snow on the ground today in lovely Lane Village, and it is an unlovely 37 degrees. However, there are only 8 days until Mugro escapes this dreary land for the Caribbean!!!!
Regretably, I am back. No more snow here in Lane Village, but it is raining and only 51 degrees. It was 86 degrees every day on Jost van Dyke. Heaven on earth. Listened to cool reggae every day, and gave my 3 month old son his first taste of island life. Life there was pretty good.....
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Beastie wrote:
Pass the bong...
Pass the sunshine and the rum drinks too! There is still snow on the ground today in lovely Lane Village, and it is an unlovely 37 degrees. However, there are only 8 days until Mugro escapes this dreary land for the Caribbean!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Now I see where the bass line came from for Lauryn Hill's "Forgive Them Father"
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Pass the bong...
Posted 20 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
Ahh, Bob Marley the prophet at his very best. Good vibes! :goodvibes.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
that little squelch of feedback early in the guitar solo ... the way all the instrument parts fit together so brilliantly .... the vox and lyrics .... that non-reggae intro that jump-morphs into the main reggae groove ... this is THE genre masterpiece
Posted 20 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
Ah, yes! It feels so good to hear this song. One of the best songs by Bob Marley, definately. Although I like the "Babylon By Bus" live-version more. Many of his songs are filled with love.. and it's soothing to listen to them. Peace! :)
Posted 20 years ago by saturnine    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Is there gonna be a "jungle" theme? Jethro Tull's Bungle in the Jungle? Jungle Boogie?
Posted 20 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
What an entertaining segue -- Credence's Run Through the Jungle to Marley's Concrete Jungle.
Posted 20 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Man, I need a better subwoofer right now :)
Posted 20 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
a-ok wrote:
The more Bob the Better!
Posted 20 years ago by chinacat    [ Reply ]
My favorite Marley song, and it's not even on "Legend."
Posted 20 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
Jah Love.
Posted 20 years ago by walk    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by crazycrazy: Roll me a spliff man! (pimp)
Ah, bullocks to your de-criminalized laws! (I'm totally filled with jealousy) :(
Posted 21 years ago by Beastman    [ Reply ]
Roll me a spliff man! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by crazycrazy    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by nigeltufnel: ya mon. marley always gets me feeling irie...
I have no idea what that means, which is ironic, because I have no idea what Marley "means". Personally, I think he sucks, big-styleeee
Posted 21 years ago by Cagey    [ Reply ]
My favorite Marley tune!!!
Posted 21 years ago by boulder_jim    [ Reply ]
Marley sings Songs for Life
Posted 21 years ago by RedQueen    [ Reply ]
This is one of my all time favorite Bob tunes- such a soulful bass line. There\'s a great video of this song on one of the Marley videos.....
Posted 21 years ago by edrickvb    [ Reply ]
My husband and I bought a puppy for Valentine\'s and named her Marley.
Posted 21 years ago by ESlo    [ Reply ]
I think that this is a pretty unknown Marley tune...I only know it because I bought the album, haven\'t ever heard it anywhere else... one of my favorites, but where\'s \"could you be loved\" and \"Is This Love\"??
Posted 22 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
I wouldn\'t call this one of Bob Marleys lesser known songs - I\'ve heard it played here and there. By the way, when I was in Vancouver I stayed at a hostel whose owner recorded a reggae version of \"the internationale\" with Marley\'s band The Wailers. How\'s that for a useless fact...
Posted 22 years ago by loveslave    [ Reply ]
A voice of an angel!
Posted 22 years ago by E    [ Reply ]