Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, Reinaldo Marcus Green, and Zach Baylin, Bob Marley is a 2024 American musical biographical drama film.
The film shows a look at the life of singer-songwriter Bob Marley, who overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
Quick Facts
| Director | Reinaldo Marcus Green |
| Composer | Kris Bowers |
| Release Date | February 14, 2024 (United States) |
| Genre | Biography, Drama, Music |
| Studio | Paramount Pictures |
| Starring | Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton |
| Where to Stream | Available on Paramount+ and for digital purchase/rental |
The series stars are Kingsley Ben-Adir, James Norton, Lashana Lynch, Michael Gandolfini, Sam Palladio, Micheal Ward, Tosin Cole, and others.
Official Synopsis: A look at the life of legendary reggae musician Bob Marley.
Release Date: February 14, 2024 (United States)
Genres: Biography, Drama, Music
Who composed the Bob Marley Soundtrack?
Kris Bowers composed the Bob Marley soundtracks. He is known for Green Book (2018), King Richard (2021), and Bridgerton (2020).
Kris Bowers first worked with director Reinaldo Marcus Green on the drama Monsters and Men (2018), then reunited with him again on King Richard (2021) before scoring Bob Marley: One Love — making this their third collaboration together.
Bob Marley Soundtrack List
- Get Up, Stand Up, performed by The Wailers: The song is written by Bob Marley and Peter Tosh and is part of the track Burnin‘‘, released in 1993.
- Roots, Rock, and Reggae performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers: The song was released in 1976 by artist Bob Marley and The Wailers from the track Rastaman Vibration
- I Shot The Sheriff was performed by The Wailers.: The song was written by reggae musician Bob Marley and is part of the track Burnin’, released in 1973.
- No More Trouble, performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- War / No More Trouble performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
- So Jah S’eh performed by Bob Marley.
- Natural Mystic performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
- Turn Your Lights Down Low performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers: The song was released in 1977 by artist Bob Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers from the track Exodus.
- Exodus performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers: This song was released in 1977 from the same album name.
- Jamming performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
- Concrete Jungle performed by Bob Marley.
- No Woman, No Cry performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers: This song was released in 1974 from the same album Natty Dread. The genre of the song includes Reggae.
- Three Little Birds, performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Redemption Song performed by Bob Marley: This song is part of the album Reggae, and the genre of the music is Reggae.
- One Love / People Get Ready performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers: This part of the album The Wailing Wailers is part of the album The Wailing Wailers released in 1965.
- Is This Love performed by Bob Marley & The Wailers?
- Rastaman Chant performed by The Wailers.
Additional Film Music of Bob Marley Soundtrack
These are songs played in the film but not included on the soundtrack.
- Lively Up Yourself: This song is part of the album Dub Marley by the artist Bob Marley, The Wailers released in 1975.
- Guiltiness: This song is part of the album Exodus by the artist Bob Marley and the Wailers, released in 1997.
- It Hurts To Be Alone: This song is part of the album Stir It Up, released in 1990.
- Simmer Down: Simmer Down was released in 2012 through the album Marley, and the genre of the song includes Reggae.
- Selassie Is The Chapel: This song is part of the album Colour Collection, released in 2006.
The soundtrack of Bob Marley is updated now. It will be available on various platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, where you can listen to the entire album of songs and the score.
Official Trailer:- Bob Marley is scheduled to be released on February 14, 2024, by Paramount Pictures. You can also watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube to glimpse the stories and cast. (External Link: IMDB)
Sound Department:
- James Bishop
- Tomas Blazukas
- Ayesha Breithaup
- Morris Concas
- Enos Desjardins
- Simon Diggins
The film is also titled Simon Diggins and produced by Paramount, Picturesplan B Entertainment, and Tuff Gong Pictures. The original language is English.
Bob Marley performed “this little song” to his fans at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh. It was September 23, 1980, and Marley was 1,500 miles away from Jamaica when he sang “Redemption Song” in public for the last time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack?
Kris Bowers composed the score, while the soundtrack features original recordings by Bob Marley & The Wailers.
Had Kris Bowers worked with the director before?
Yes. Bowers scored director Reinaldo Marcus Green’s Monsters and Men (2018) and King Richard (2021) before this film, making Bob Marley: One Love their third collaboration.
Is the music in the film performed by Bob Marley himself?
Yes, the soundtrack largely uses Bob Marley & The Wailers’ original studio recordings rather than re-recorded covers.
When was Bob Marley: One Love released?
The film was released in the United States on February 14, 2024, by Paramount Pictures.
Where can I listen to the Bob Marley: One Love soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
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