Studio Album · No. 2
Soul Rebels Songwriting Credits by Bob Marley
Produced by Rainford Hugh Perry
Upsetter / Trojan Records
Roots ReggaeReggae
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Bob Marley carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Bob Marley
1 trackoutside writers
Bob Marley's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist75%
Composer92%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
6
Lyricists
1
Producers
1970
Released
Data Insight
Soul Rebels was written largely by Bob Marley with contributions from Peter Tosh, who is credited as sole writer on No Sympathy and 400 Years. Several tracks rework outside material, with Rebel's Hop crediting Curtis Mayfield, Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong and Marley, and My Cup drawing on James Brown. The record was shaped heavily by producer Lee Scratch Perry, whose stripped arrangement of guitar, bass, drums, organ and vocals left out horns and other embellishments.
The Wailers' second studio album and their first released outside Jamaica, produced by Lee 'Scratch' Perry. Recorded at Randy's Studio in Kingston in 1970, Soul Rebels showcases a rawer, more roots-oriented sound than their Studio One recordings and marked the beginning of the productive Perry-Wailers partnership.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Soul Rebel
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Try Me
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
It's Alright
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
No Sympathy
|
Peter Tosh | Winston Hubert McIntosh | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
My Cup
|
James Brown | James Joseph Brown | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Soul Almighty
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Rebel's Hop
|
Curtis MayfieldNorman WhitfieldBarrett StrongBob Marley | Curtis Lee MayfieldNorman Jesse WhitfieldBarrett Madison StrongRobert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Corner Stone
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
400 Years
|
Peter Tosh | Winston Hubert McIntosh | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
No Water
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Reaction
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
My Sympathy
|
Bob Marley | Robert Nesta Marley | Rainford Hugh Perry | Bob Marley (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors
BM
Bob Marley
Writer · Vocals
RN
Robert Nesta Marley
Writer
PT
Peter Tosh
Writer
WH
Winston Hubert McIntosh
Writer
BM
Barrett Madison Strong
Writer
BS
Barrett Strong
Writer
CL
Curtis Lee Mayfield
Writer
CM
Curtis Mayfield
Writer
JB
James Brown
Writer
JJ
James Joseph Brown
Writer
NJ
Norman Jesse Whitfield
Writer
NW
Norman Whitfield
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Soul Rebels
Who produced Bob Marley and the Wailers' Soul Rebels?
Soul Rebels was produced by Lee Scratch Perry. His production used a sparse arrangement built on guitar, bass, drums, organ and vocals, leaving out horns and other embellishments. The album was released in December 1970 on Trojan Records.
What genre is the Bob Marley album Soul Rebels?
Soul Rebels is a reggae album, more specifically rooted in the roots reggae style. It marked an early collaboration between the Wailers and producer Lee Scratch Perry.
Who wrote 400 Years on Soul Rebels?
400 Years was written by Peter Tosh, a founding member of the Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer. It appears on side two of Soul Rebels.
What is the song Soul Rebel on the Bob Marley album Soul Rebels?
Soul Rebel is the opening track on the album and shares its name with the record. It is one of the Marley-led songs recorded during the Wailers' work with Lee Scratch Perry.
Did Bob Marley write all the songs on Soul Rebels?
No. While Bob Marley wrote much of the album, Peter Tosh is credited as the writer of No Sympathy and 400 Years. The track Rebel's Hop also credits Curtis Mayfield, Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong and Marley, and My Cup draws on James Brown.
What record label released Soul Rebels by Bob Marley and the Wailers?
Soul Rebels was released on Trojan Records in December 1970. It was produced during the Wailers' association with Lee Scratch Perry's Upsetter operation.
How long is the Bob Marley album Soul Rebels?
The original Soul Rebels album runs about 33 minutes across twelve tracks. Side one opens with Soul Rebel and side two closes with My Sympathy.