Saturday, September 10, 2011
Saturday Song: "Redemption Song," Wyclef Jean
Redemption Song, Wyclef Jean, from America: A Tribute To Heroes (2001).
One of Bob Marley's finest songs, covered here masterfully by Wyckef Jean. Immediately after the 9/11 bombings, the "Tribute To Heroes" charity show aired, and this song was Wyclef's contribution. He reworks it brilliantly, letting the song serve as both poignant lament and then, nearing to the end, a song of hope and triumph of the spirit over evil. Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer both tackled this song as well around 2002, and I love all three versions. But this one really does pack an emotional punch. It was definitely one of the wisest song picks for the 9/11 tribute.
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4 comments:
nice song i love reggae song and UB40 is a good band too
I believe that no one beats Bob Marley .... I love reggae and there is no better representative Bob marley! excellent song
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