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Bob Marley — Misty Morning
Album: Kaya
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Released: 1978
Length: 3:25
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Misty Morning don't see no sun
I know you're out there somewhere, Having fun
There is one mystery, I just can't express
To give you more, to recive your less
One of my good friends said, In a reggae rhythm,
don't jump in the water, If you can't swim
The power of philosophy, floats thru my head
you're light like a feather, heavy as lead

The time has come, I want you
I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
I want, I want, I want
I want you to starighten out my tomorrow

Misty morning, don't see no sun
know you're out there some where, having fun
mysteries, I just can't express
how could you ever give more to recive your less
like my good friend said in a reggae rhythm
you can't jump in the water, if you can't swim

I want you, I want you to straighten out my today
my tomorrow, I want you to straighten out my tomorrow

On a misty morning, I want you to straighten out my
tomorrow, I want you to straighten out my tomorrow
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Time to back off the reggae and switch to PSD.
Posted 10 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
Man, this just ruined my buzz from the previous Eno tune. 
 
Posted 10 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Is it just me, or do all Bob Marley songs seem to sound identical after a while?

This sounds so similar to Exodus, which in turn sounds a lot like Buffalo soldier. 

 
Well, not all...

This one feels pretty formulaic and going-through-the-motions... 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or do all Bob Marley songs seem to sound identical after a while?

This sounds so similar to Exodus, which in turn sounds a lot like Buffalo soldier. 
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Don't like Jamaica...I love her.
Wallow in a dreadlock holiday
 -relayer- wrote:
I don't like da reggae music, maaan
 


Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
T-D-US!!  He calls this song "Another Hit Just Like My Other Hits, Part 5""  Sucko-barfo.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 orthomd wrote:


wayyyyy too much canabis
 
unpossible {#Devil_pimp}

Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmmmmmmmute. (Shh ...). Be back.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Proof that Bob Marley put out more than one album. World-wide DJs take note...

Posted 14 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
 
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Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by lsfeder    [ Reply ]
Kaya is such a great album
Posted 14 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Well I can't{#Ass}
Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
So can I   {#Puke}

 Kittee wrote:
Can do without this.{#Frustrated}
 


Posted 15 years ago by AngieOrwell    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
I think this will make Candela's day up North.

This is my favorite BM work, one of those rare recordings where every song is fantastic.

LOVE IT!

One of my good friend said, in a reggae riddim,
"Don't jump in the water, if you can't swim."
The power of philosophy - yea-ea-eah - floats through my head
Light like a feather, heavy as lead;
Light like a feather, heavy as lead, yeah.

 

wayyyyy too much canabis
Posted 15 years ago by orthomd    [ Reply ]
Can do without this.{#Frustrated}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Trying to figure out why I like this one more than most reggae. What makes it different?
Perhaps the signature 2-4 beat accents are less pronounced in this tune, and it's coupled with strong melodic horns that are not accenting the reggae beat?
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Trying to figure out why I like this one more than most reggae. What makes it different?
I think Marley is so good he sort of transcends Reggae. I'm not that crazy about reggae generally. But I'm not sure what about him cuts through. Some of it is his integrity and emotive qualities shine through but that's not the sum total of the effect.
Posted 16 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
I think this will make Candela's day up North. This is my favorite BM work, one of those rare recordings where every song is fantastic. LOVE IT! One of my good friend said, in a reggae riddim, "Don't jump in the water, if you can't swim." The power of philosophy - yea-ea-eah - floats through my head Light like a feather, heavy as lead; Light like a feather, heavy as lead, yeah.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Trying to figure out why I like this one more than most reggae. What makes it different?
Kaya and The Love Joy's Reggae Vibes my two favorite reggae albums.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Trying to figure out why I like this one more than most reggae. What makes it different?
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Cool
Posted 17 years ago by gsilva1966    [ Reply ]
CCinSB wrote:
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Opens like the Love Boat theme on pina coladas...
Posted 17 years ago by divinemadness    [ Reply ]
love this whole album
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
MojoJojo wrote:
Misty Morning. Sounds like an "actress" in a porn flick. (knock at the door) Misty Morning: "who is it? Guy behind door: "pizza guy" (door opens) Music: "bow-chicka-bow-chicka-bow-chicka…"
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Misty Morning. Sounds like an "actress" in a porn flick. (knock at the door) Misty Morning: "who is it? Guy behind door: "pizza guy" (door opens) Music: "bow-chicka-bow-chicka-bow-chicka…"
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
One of my favorites off the Kaya album, hard to find a bad one though
so true, got to have KAYA now!
Posted 17 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
I have to say that I don't hear Jammin' at all in this song unles you are referring to the reggae beat
Nope, it's the guitar, bass and horns. They be jammin' (jammin'), to think that jammin' was a thing of the past...
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
I have to say that I don't hear Jammin' at all in this song unles you are referring to the reggae beat ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
This is just too damn similar to Jammin'.
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites off the Kaya album, hard to find a bad one though
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Bill has been playing a lot of Reggae today (and most days). Which is good. Great song. You gonna give me a hit off that?
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Yeah, pretty by-the-numbers. Sorry, mon.
Posted 18 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Maaan??? Dat "maaan" be mon, mon. And this tune be real eyrie. -relayer- wrote:
I don't like da reggae music, maaan
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
This is just too damn similar to Jammin'.
Let's be real here. ALL reggae songs sound the same!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I don't like da reggae music, maaan
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
uhm..... who hold the joint?
Posted 18 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
Bleh.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Classic! lyrical and instrumental Bob at his best... 'straighten out my tomorrow'
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
This is the first time I've heard this other than from my turntable....It's been years! Thank You!
Posted 18 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
As good as it gets! 10/10
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
He's done better... This sounds like he's trying to shake off some kind of ganja hangover.
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
This is just too damn similar to Jammin'.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
Don't get so defensive. I never meant to imply that "I Shot the Sheriff" is a bad song, or is lacking in any way. The comment had nothing to do with the "power" of the song (I agree with you there). The original comment had to do with "reggae for beginners". I'd lay money that if you ask most uneducated reggae listeners to name their top 3 favorite raggae tunes, "I Shot the Sheriff" would be right up there at the top of the list. It's a good song that's very accessible to uninitiated raggae listeners ...beginners.
No offense taken. Thanks for the clarification. However, I'm pretty sure the original poster was not commenting on the song's popularity with the "for beginners" remark. As you say yourself, this is a lesser-known Marley track and I'm pretty sure the original poster was aware of that. While we're arguing: I'm not so sure whether I Shot the Sheriff would be considered a top 3 reggae song by "beginners". Most of them would associate it with Eric Clapton, not exactly the world's biggest reggae artist. I think people will choose typical Marley hits such as One Love, No Woman No Cry or Could You Be Loved. (Hell, maybe even Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc.)
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
You got to be kidding me! The original I Shot the Sheriff (off Burnin') is a deep, meaningful and explicit call-to-arms for the oppressed and downtrodden. The fact that it was popularized by Eric Clapton does not detract from the original's power.
Don't get so defensive. I never meant to imply that "I Shot the Sheriff" is a bad song, or is lacking in any way. The comment had nothing to do with the "power" of the song (I agree with you there). The original comment had to do with "reggae for beginners". I'd lay money that if you ask most uneducated reggae listeners to name their top 3 favorite raggae tunes, "I Shot the Sheriff" would be right up there at the top of the list. It's a good song that's very accessible to uninitiated raggae listeners ...beginners. Just because a song can draw in listeners who weren't previously listeners of a certain genre of music doesn't necessarily make it a bad song. I've always thought that "I Shot the Sheriff" was great, but I still stand by my original comment. You mention that Misty morning is B-side material. Funny that it should also be considered beginner material since B-side tunes are typically songs that are only sought out by die hard fans not "beginners".
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
I'm not so sure about this comment. This might not be Marley's greatest effort ever, but it's definitely a more of a "deep" cut that's lesser known and played. Now if you said the same thing with regards to"I Shot The Sheriff", then I'd definitely have to agree with you.
You got to be kidding me! The original I Shot the Sheriff (off Burnin') is a deep, meaningful and explicit call-to-arms for the oppressed and downtrodden. The fact that it was popularized by Eric Clapton does not detract from the original's power. As for this track, this really is Marley lite. B-side material compared to Exodus.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
reggae for beginners only.
I'm not so sure about this comment. This might not be Marley's greatest effort ever, but it's definitely a more of a "deep" cut that's lesser known and played. Now if you said the same thing with regards to"I Shot The Sheriff", then I'd definitely have to agree with you.
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
it hurts to rate marley below an 8, but this one's not doin it for me...
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
As much as it pains me, I have to agree. There are so many better Marley tracks. Kaya is definitely my least favourite album of his. I can't believe I actually rated a Marley track a 4, but there it is.
Sorry, but don't jump in the water, if you can't swim!!
Posted 18 years ago by mrzipmann    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
reggae for beginners only.
As much as it pains me, I have to agree. There are so many better Marley tracks. Kaya is definitely my least favourite album of his. I can't believe I actually rated a Marley track a 4, but there it is.
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
anything from Bob Marley rates a "most excellent"!
Posted 19 years ago by TeddiB    [ Reply ]
Its not misty or morning but this is working great for a sunny friday afternoon!
Posted 19 years ago by Cannon    [ Reply ]
reggae for beginners only.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Blech!!! Leave your one-drop at the door!
I'm with you on this one, ploaf. It's midnight, Marley's on...must be time for bed. Ho hum. G'night.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
ceverett wrote:
I've been to Jamaica three times. I think many people don't get the island vibe until they've been there and done that. I don't think it's the best thing on the planet, but it sure expresses the culture and is a great backdrop to a great island nation. Can I have some more, mon? :D
Irie, mon! Been there too, you are so right.
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
I've been to Jamaica three times. I think many people don't get the island vibe until they've been there and done that. I don't think it's the best thing on the planet, but it sure expresses the culture and is a great backdrop to a great island nation. Can I have some more, mon? :D
Posted 19 years ago by ceverett    [ Reply ]
masterhead wrote:
Well said , Mugro...Sometimes the cultural differences are so deep that people just don't even make an effort trying to understand and hear the beauty
Well actually I have tried to like Reggae. I listen when ever it's on to see if there is something I like. Alas very rarely do I. I am not saying it is bad music. I am sayin it is bad music for me.
Posted 19 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]
Well said , Mugro...Sometimes the cultural differences are so deep that people just don't even make an effort trying to understand and hear the beauty
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
talus wrote:
I can't stand Marley. All the songs sound the same to me. Not much of a Reggae fan in general, because they all seem to use the same rhythm and guitar sound. But to each there own.
I should start an "I hate Reggae Fan Club" here on RP. If I charged $10 for dues, I would be rich in no time....
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Aren't these comment boards in existence so people can say good and bad things about music?
Only when you agree with me.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I can't stand Marley. All the songs sound the same to me. Not much of a Reggae fan in general, because they all seem to use the same rhythm and guitar sound. But to each there own.
Posted 19 years ago by talus    [ Reply ]
Yay, my upload ! I want you to straighten out my tommorow!
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
emleamy wrote:
How about YOU leave your negativity at the door?
Whoa, wait a minute - I didn't attack anyone personally - I expressed my opinion about this song and genre. My personal opinion, not a fact that you can argue. Aren't these comment boards in existence so people can say good and bad things about music?
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Blech!!! Leave your one-drop at the door!
How about YOU leave your negativity at the door?
Posted 19 years ago by emleamy    [ Reply ]
Blech!!! Leave your one-drop at the door!
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Mmm Marley in the Morning.. not too bad. Nice groove for before lunch. first :)
Posted 19 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]