"So Much Trouble in the World" is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, which was released in 1979 off their album Survival released in the same year. The song peaked at number 56 in the UK charts.
| "So Much Trouble in the World" | ||||
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| Single by Bob Marley and the Wailers | ||||
| from the album Survival | ||||
| Released | 21 September 1979[1] | |||
| Studio | Tuff Gong Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 4:00 (album version)
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| Label | Tuff Gong, Island | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Bob Marley | |||
| Producer(s) | Bob Marley and the Wailers, Alex Sadkin | |||
| Bob Marley and the Wailers singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "So Much Trouble in the World" on YouTube | ||||
It was written and performed by the legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley, and was released on his 1979 album "Survival". The song is a powerful commentary on the state of the world, with lyrics that speak to the various problems and conflicts that exist, including poverty, inequality, war, and environmental degradation. Despite being released over 40 years ago, the song's message remains relevant today.
Charts
edit| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 56 |
References
edit- ^ "Bob Marley & the Wailers – So Much Trouble in the World". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Bob Marley and the Wailers: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2021.