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On the recordFebruary 7, 2020
Yesterday was the birthday of Bob Marley. Born on February 6, 1944, in Jamaica, he became a reggae pioneer. From humble beginnings, Marley went on to sell more than 20 million records and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. His music has served as an inspiration and mantra for social movement. Let's hear some of those words now: How can you be sitting there Telling me that you care-- That you care? When every time I look around, The people suffer in the suffering In every way, in everywhere. And: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, None but ourselves can free our minds. Have no fear for atomic energy, `Cause none of them can stop the time. How long shall they kill our prophets While we stand aside and look? Some say it's just a part of it, We've got to fulfill di book. Won't you help me sing These songs of freedom? `Cause all I ever had, Redemption songs. We need redemption. Happy birthday to Bob Marley. ____________________
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands
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Feb 7, 2020

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