The Best of the Wailers is the fourth studio album by the Wailers. Despite its title, it is not a compilation album. It was recorded in May 1970 but not released until August 1971. Over the years, the album was released and re-released under many titles, including Shakedown (or Shake Down), Soul Captives, Cheer Up, Roots I, Reggae!, In The Beginning... and more.
The album was produced by Leslie Kong, who died of a heart attack at the age of 37, a week after the album was released.
Track listing All songs written by Bob Marley, except where noted.
Original album (1971)
The Definitive Remastered edition (2004)
Personnel The Wailers Bob Marley – vocals Peter Tosh – vocals, melodica Bunny Livingston – vocals
Additional musicians Beverley's All Stars: Gladstone Anderson – piano Winston Wright – organ Paul Douglas – drums Jackie Jackson – bass Lloyd Parks – bass Lynford "Hux" Brown – guitar Radcliffe "Rad" Bryan – guitar Lynn Taitt – guitar
Production Leslie Kong – producer Warwick Lyn – producer
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