I’m Gonna Put it On – 1973
Track 5 from their sixth album released in 1973 copyright Island Records. It was recorded at Harry J’s Studio in Kingston, Jamaica with mixing and overdubs done at Island Studios in London.
It was their last album to feature founding members Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer who left to begin solo careers. The album received excellent reviews and reached No. 151 on the Billboard chart. It achieved Gold status in 1994 and in 2007 it was selected for inclusion in the U.S. Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry for being culturally and historically significant.
Written by Bob Marley and produced by Bob Marley and the Wailers & Chris Blackwell. RIP Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Carlton Barrett, Earl Lindo & Bunny Wailer. Featuring: Bob Marley – Lead vocals & rhythm guitars Peter Tosh – Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars, Hammond B-3 organ, piano & background vocals Earl “Wya” Lindo – Keyboards Bunny Wailer – Lead vocals, bongos, conga & background vocals Aston “Family Man” Barrett – Bass Carlton “Carlie” Barrett – Drums (Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh) Feel them spirit (feel them spirit) (Feel them spirit) Lord, I thank you (Lord, I thank you) (Feel alright now, feel alright now) (Feel alright now) good Lord, hear me (Good Lord, hear me) (I’m not boasting, I’m not boasting) (I’m not boasting) yeah (feel like toasting) (Feel like toasting) simply put (I’m gonna put it on) in the morning (I’m gonna put it on) in the night (I’m gonna put it on) anytime, anywhere Good Lord, help me (good Lord, help me) (Doo, doo, doo-doo-doo, doo, doo, doo-doo-doo) (Doo, doo, doo-doo-doo, doo, doo, doo-do-doo) (No more cryin’, no more cryin’) (No more cryin’) Lord, I thank you (Lord, I thank you) ’cause (I’m gonna put it on, I’m gonna put it on) (I’m gonna put it on, feel alright now) (Feel alright now) (Lord, I thank you, Lord, I thank you) (Lord, I thank you, feel alright now) (Feel alright now)