Bob Marley's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

One LoveBob Marley29rank/position

One Love Bob Marley official video (HD)

This reggae-style song is perfect for couples having a wedding in Hawaii or by the sea.

Its simple feel means it won’t get tiresome even if you play it on repeat.

And of course, if you just love the ocean, why not choose this song?

I Shot The SheriffBob Marley & The Wailers30rank/position

I Shot The Sheriff (1973) – Bob Marley & The Wailers

A masterpiece by Jamaica’s legendary reggae band, Bob Marley & The Wailers.

This song, which portrays a man who shot the sheriff, speaks about justice.

With abstract lyrics, it’s a profound work open to multiple interpretations.

Released in 1973, it’s also well known for Eric Clapton’s cover.

Highly recommended not only for reggae fans but also for those interested in social issues.

Bob Marley’s soulful vocals and the heavy reggae sound resonate deeply.

It carries a universal message of peace and freedom, remaining a timeless classic to this day.

One LoveBob Marley & The Wailers31rank/position

Bob Marley – One Love

Released in 1977 to share a message of love and unity with the world, the classic “One Love” by Bob Marley—an enduring icon far beyond the realm of reggae—and his band, The Wailers, continues to transcend racial and cultural boundaries and is cherished across generations.

“One Love” has the power to bring people together, offering listeners a vision of hope and peace.

Its heartwarming melody and Marley’s powerful yet gentle vocals inspire faith in the possibility of a better world.

As a symbol of universal love and harmony that crosses race, religion, and borders, it’s a song I highly recommend to everyone and for every occasion.

Waiting In VainBob Marley & The Wailers32rank/position

Waiting In Vain (1977) – Bob Marley & The Wailers

Quietly singing of the conflict between love and longing in a reggae style, “Waiting in Vain” appears on the 1977 album Exodus.

In this work, Bob Marley deftly portrays the patience of love and its fragile hopes, conveying the pain of waiting by naming a concrete period of three years.

Its sweet, bittersweet melody has resonated with lovers around the world.

With a universal theme that aligns with each listener’s own experiences, it is especially likely to strike a chord with male listeners nursing unrequited love.

Light on its feet yet touching something deep within, this is a song you’ll want to hear on nights when your heart aches with longing.

Is This Love (feat. LVNDSCAPE & Bolier) [Remix]Bob Marley ft. LVNDSCAPE & Bolier33rank/position

Bob Marley feat. LVNDSCAPE & Bolier – Is This Love (Official Music Video)

This track boldly samples Bob Marley’s iconic vocals in their entirety.

It originally had a simple, classic reggae structure, but it’s been brilliantly reworked into a tropical house style.

The steel pan and synth organ tones interweave beautifully, elevating the sound into a timeless palette.

Released on the prestigious EDM label Spinnin’ Records, it became a floor-filling anthem at the time of release.

The risers and FX are restrained and not overdone, which gives it a modern touch.

Turn Your Lights Down LowBob Marley feat. Lauryn Hill34rank/position

BOB MARLEY FEAT LAURYN HILL “Turn your lights down low”

The original version is a track from Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1977 album Exodus.

In the 1990s, a CD was released that rearranged it into a duet, set to a newly recorded track.

The collaborator on this song was Lauryn Hill from the 1990s hip-hop group The Fugees!! Her original rap section is absolutely brilliant.

Sun Is ShiningBob Marley feat. Robin Schulz35rank/position

Bob Marley feat. Robin Schulz – Sun Is Shining (Visualiser)

A track that remixes “Sun Is Shining,” included on Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1971 album Soul Revolution, with an EDM approach! The remix is by Robin Schulz, a German artist highly acclaimed not only as a DJ but also as a producer.

Although it sounds like a completely different genre from the original, Bob Marley’s vocals pair surprisingly well with the light, upbeat rhythm—an unexpectedly addictive and intriguing track.