Legend - The Best of Bob Marley and the Wailers CD

There's a reason why this best-of collection has been a steady bestseller since it debuted in 1984: It's got the goods. The 14 songs on Legend go a long way toward demonstrating why Marley rose to become an international superstar. The man melded potent hooks, straight-shooting sincerity, and reggae riddims into some of the most engaging pop anywhere. There's the propulsive "Could You Be Loved," the revolutionary "Get Up Stand Up," which he wrote with Peter Tosh, and the Dylanesque anthem "Redemption Song." The hit parade rolls on with Marley classics like "No Woman No Cry," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the aching love song "Waiting in Vain." Like Marley himself, these songs are truly charismatic. If you can't afford the remarkable Songs of Freedom box set, this disc captures the best of Bob. And that's pretty much the best there is.The specially-packaged, fully remastered 2002 version of Legend includes two bonus tracks, "Easy Skanking" and "Punky Reggae Party."Tracklist: 1. Is This Love2. No Woman, No Cry3. Could You Be Loved4. Three Little Birds5. Buffalo Soldier6. Get Up, Stand Up7. Stir It Up8. Easy Skanking9. One Love / People Get Ready10. I Shot The Sheriff11. Waiting In Vain12. Redemption Song13. Satisfy My Soul14. Exodus15. Jamming16. Punky Reggae Party