Mr Chatterbox

(R. Marley)

A.k.a. Mr. Talkative.

The Wailers & The Skatalites, 1963

Recorded at the second Studio One session. Released as Mr Talkative. UK singles (Island WI 188) with It Hurts To Be Alone on the a-side, 1965 and (Island WI 211) with Hoot Nanny Hoot with Peter Touch & The Wailers on the a-side, August 1965. Produced by Clement S. Dodd.

• Bob Marley and the Wailers - One Love, 1991

The Wailers, 1970

This version specifically made to castigate Jamaican producer Niney the Observer. Features a spoken introduction between Bob Marley and Bunny Lee, mildly disrespecting reggae producer Niney the Observer: "A who come? Niney? Bwoy, is Mr Talkative that. Bwoy, afraid of him like puss". Backed by The Bunny Lee All-Stars. Produced by Bunny Lee.

• Bob Marley - The Complete Wailers 1967-1972 Part I, Best Of The Wailers, 1997

The Wailers, 1970

The recording above but without the spoken introduction. Produced by Bunny Lee.

• Bob Marley and The Wailers - In The Beginning, 1988
• Bob Marley & The Wailers - Nice Time, 1991

The Wailers, 1970

Instrumental version of the recording above. Produced by Bunny Lee.

• Bob Marley & The Wailers - Nice Time, 1991
• Bob Marley - The Complete Wailers 1967-1972 Part I, Best Of The Wailers, 1997

Max Romeo

Reusing the Wailer's original rhythm track. Produced by Bunny Lee. Time: 2:01.

• Various - Trojan Tribute To Bob Marley Box Set, 1999

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