Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live in Boston 1973 (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Live in Boston 1973 (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)

The best of Bob Marley & The Wailers in their first US concert performance, broadcast live from Paul’s Mall, Boston, Massachusetts, on 11 July 1973, during the Catch A Fire Tour.

In July 1973, Bob Marley and The Wailers were about to embark on their first international tour to promote their latest album, Catch a Fire. Released in April 1973, it had broken into the UK and USA charts and caught the attention of influential music critics everywhere.

Reggae music was on the verge of becoming a global phenomenon and The Wailers had secured a prominent role in its delivery through Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. Before supporting roles with Bruce Springsteen and Sly and the Family Stone, the band was booked at Boston's premier jazz venue, Paul's Mall, for a week-long residency. 

Track Listing:

Side 1

1. Lively Up Yourself

2. Stop That Train

3. Kinky Reggae

4. Slave Driver

Side 2

1. Stir It Up

2. 400 Years

3. Concrete Jungle

4. Get Up, Stand Up
   

Label: Cult Legends

Release Date: 22 Jan 2020

Barcode: 8717662580123