Bob Marley & The Wailers Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

One Love / People Get ReadyBob Marley & The Wailers8rank/position

Bob Marley & The Wailers – One Love / People Get Ready (Official Music Video)

Bob Marley & The Wailers, the reggae legends born in Jamaica.

Formed in 1963, their contribution to bringing reggae—evolved from ska and rocksteady—to the world is immeasurable.

Bob Marley’s lyrics are characterized by the ideas of the Rastafarian movement and powerful messages of freedom and equality.

The 1973 album Catch a Fire was a groundbreaking work that led reggae onto the international music scene.

Their popularity exploded with hits like Get Up, Stand Up and I Shot the Sheriff from the follow-up album Burnin’.

The biographical film slated for release in May 2024 is also one to watch.

Here lies supreme reggae for everyone who wishes for peace through music.

Sun is ShiningBob Marley & The Wailers9rank/position

Sun Is Shining

Bathed in sunshine and pulsing with a rhythm that makes you want to dance, this track appears on Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1978 album Kaya.

Its highly message-driven lyrics—“When the sun rises, a new day full of hope begins”—give listeners a positive outlook and courage.

Multiple versions exist, including a 1971 recording produced by Lee “Scratch” Perry, and a remix version that became a hit in 1999.

It’s a historic Jamaican classic you’ll want to hear at summer festivals or on the beach while feeling a refreshing breeze.