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{{Short description|1977 song by Bob Marley & The Wailers}} |
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| name = Jamming |
| name = Jamming |
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| cover = Jamming - single cover.jpg |
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| type = single |
| type = single |
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| artist = [[Bob Marley and The Wailers]] |
| artist = [[Bob Marley and The Wailers]] |
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| released = June 3, 1977 |
| released = June 3, 1977 |
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| recorded = 1976–1977 |
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| title2 = [[Punky Reggae Party]] |
| title2 = [[Punky Reggae Party]] |
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| next_title = [[Is This Love (Bob Marley and the Wailers song)|Is This Love]] |
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| next_year = 1978 |
| next_year = 1978 |
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{{External music video|{{YouTube|oqVy6eRXc7Q|"Jamming"}}}} |
{{External music video|{{YouTube|oqVy6eRXc7Q|"Jamming"}}}} |
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"'''Jamming'''" is a song by the [[reggae]] band [[Bob Marley and the Wailers]] from their 1977 album ''[[Exodus (Bob Marley & the Wailers album)|Exodus]]''. The song also appears on the compilation album ''[[Legend (Bob Marley & The Wailers album)|Legend]]''. The song was re-released 10 years later as a tribute to Bob Marley and was again a hit, as in the Netherlands, where it was classified in the charts for 4 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Bob+Marley+%26+The+Wailers&titel=Jamming&cat=s |title=Jamming in the Dutch chats in 1987}}</ref> In Jamaican patois the word ''jamming'' refers to a getting together or celebration.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=LsNdtFF7b48C&pg=PA70 |
"'''Jamming'''" is a song by the [[reggae]] band [[Bob Marley and the Wailers]] from their 1977 album ''[[Exodus (Bob Marley & the Wailers album)|Exodus]]''. The song also appears on the compilation album ''[[Legend (Bob Marley & The Wailers album)|Legend]]''. The song was re-released 10 years later as a tribute to Bob Marley and was again a hit, as in the Netherlands, where it was classified in the charts for 4 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Bob+Marley+%26+The+Wailers&titel=Jamming&cat=s |title=Jamming in the Dutch chats in 1987}}</ref> In Jamaican patois the word ''jamming'' refers to a getting together or celebration.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=LsNdtFF7b48C&pg=PA70 Jabari Authentic Jamaican Dictionary of the Jamic Language], page 70, Ras Dennis Jabari Reynolds, Around the Way Books, 30 May 2006</ref> It is still receiving moderate airplay from [[Adult album alternative|adult alternative]] stations. |
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Bob Marley's wife [[Rita Marley]] has performed the song during the tribute concert "Marley Magic: Live In Central Park At Summerstage". Marley's children [[Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers]] have performed the song during their concerts. Their live version of the song appears on the concert CD/DVDs ''[[Live Vol. 1 (Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers album)|Live Vol. 1]]'' and ''Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers Live''. Notably, the song contains the line, "No bullet can stop us now". On December 3, 1976, Marley was shot by unknown gunmen who had broken into his home |
Bob Marley's wife [[Rita Marley]] has performed the song during the tribute concert "Marley Magic: Live In Central Park At Summerstage". Marley's children [[Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers]] have performed the song during their concerts. Their live version of the song appears on the concert CD/DVDs ''[[Live Vol. 1 (Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers album)|Live Vol. 1]]'' and ''Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers Live''. Notably, the song contains the line, "No bullet can stop us now". On December 3, 1976, Marley was shot by unknown gunmen who had broken into his home. He recovered shortly afterward. |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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== In popular culture == |
== In popular culture == |
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* The song was sung at the end of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' episode "[[The Canine Mutiny]]" |
* The song was sung by [[Chief Wiggum]] at the end of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' episode "[[The Canine Mutiny]]". |
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* The song was used in the Season 8 episode of ''[[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'' titled ''"Roadkill."'' |
* The song was used in the Season 8 episode of ''[[The Middle (TV series)|The Middle]]'' titled ''"Roadkill."'' |
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* The song is played in the movie ''[[Captain Ron]]'', along with many other Bob Marley songs. |
* The song is played in the movie ''[[Captain Ron]]'', along with many other Bob Marley songs. |
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* The song is played live in a nightclub in the ''[[Miami Vice]]'' episode titled ''Cool Runnin''' (1984). |
* The song is played live in a nightclub in the ''[[Miami Vice]]'' episode titled ''Cool Runnin''' (1984). |
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* Sometimes used by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] during coverage of [[NBA]] games. |
* Sometimes used by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] during coverage of [[NBA]] games. |
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* The song made an appearance in a [[Super Bowl]] commercial featuring the [[Budweiser Frogs]].<ref>{{cite web |title=BUDWEISER FROGS SUPERBOWL Commercial |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB5HD6zBotQ |website=YouTube |access-date=28 June 2024}}</ref> |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Master Blaster (Jammin')]], a [[Stevie Wonder]] song intended as an ode to Bob Marley (particularly inspired by Jamming). |
* [[Master Blaster (Jammin')]], a [[Stevie Wonder]] song intended as an ode to Bob Marley (particularly inspired by "Jamming"). |
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==References== |
==References== |
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SinglebyBob Marley and The Wailers | ||||
from the album Exodus | ||||
B-side | "Punky Reggae Party" | |||
Released | June 3, 1977 | |||
Recorded | 1976–1977 | |||
Genre | Reggae | |||
Length | 3:31 | |||
Label | Tuff Gong/Island | |||
Songwriter(s) | Bob Marley | |||
Bob Marley and The Wailers singles chronology | ||||
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"Jamming"onYouTube | ||||
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SinglebyBob Marley featuring MC Lyte | ||||
from the album Chant Down Babylon | ||||
Released | March 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999 | |||
Studio | Marley Music Studios Kingston, Jamaica | |||
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Length | 4:08 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Bob Marley | |||
Producer(s) | Stephen Marley | |||
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"Jamming" is a song by the reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus. The song also appears on the compilation album Legend. The song was re-released 10 years later as a tribute to Bob Marley and was again a hit, as in the Netherlands, where it was classified in the charts for 4 weeks.[1] In Jamaican patois the word jamming refers to a getting together or celebration.[2] It is still receiving moderate airplay from adult alternative stations.
Bob Marley's wife Rita Marley has performed the song during the tribute concert "Marley Magic: Live In Central Park At Summerstage". Marley's children Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers have performed the song during their concerts. Their live version of the song appears on the concert CD/DVDs Live Vol. 1 and Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers Live. Notably, the song contains the line, "No bullet can stop us now". On December 3, 1976, Marley was shot by unknown gunmen who had broken into his home. He recovered shortly afterward.
Chart (1977-78) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[3] | 99 |
UK Singles (OCC)[4] | 9 |
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[5] | 38 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[6] | 85 |
Chart (2000) | Peak position |
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Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 54 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[8] | 10 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 59 |
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[10] | 9 |
UK Dance (OCC)[11] | 12 |
UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 42 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Portugal (AFP)[13] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
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