Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 1 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1262871
By Bob Marley. By Bob Marley. Arranged by Stewart J Wallace. Children,Folk,Pop,Reggae,Singer/Songwriter. Octavo. 11 pages. Stewart J Wallace #855880. Published by Stewart J Wallace (A0.1262871).
This song first appeared on the 1977 album Exodus and was released in 1980 as a single which peaked at 17 in the UK charts. This easy arrangement would suit choirs that are starting to learn to sing in parts, with only some occasional singing in thirds and a repetative counter melody. The delivery needs to be relaxed and largely staccato, with emphasis on the first beat. The melody in the verse bars 24-26 needs to be sung with conviction otherwise it can sound slightly wrong and dissonant. The arrangement includes a simple piano accompaniment which can be developed further, and there is also a vocal-only score included.