Nice Time

(R. Marley)

'Nice Time' was the nickname Bob Marley gave to his first child, Cedella.


The Wailers, 1967

Personnel include Lyn Taitt, guitar, and Tommy McCook's horn section. Originally released early 1967 as a Wail'N'Soul'M single in Jamaica (and Doctor Bird DB 1091 in the UK) with Hypocrites on the other side, both cut at the same session. A Wail'N'Soul'M production.


The Wailers, 1967

Same recording as above, put through an echo device and without the count-in.


The Wailers, 1967

Instrumental version.


Phyllis Dillon, 1967

The version is called Long Time or Long Time No Nice Time. Jamaican single on the Cool Soul label. Appeard on the compilation album Soul Of Jamaica a.k.a. Come Rock With Me In Jamaica, 1968. Produced by Arthur Reid. Time: 2:14.


The Wailers, 1968

Remake for the international market with a orchestered arrangement. Lead vocal by Bob Marley, backing vocals by Rita Marley and Peter Tosh. Recorded at Dynamic Sounds studio, Kingston, Jamaica. First released in 1997. Produced by Johnny Nash and Arthur Jenkins.


Johnny Nash

Recorded in London, England (1972-73). Released 1973. Produced by Johnny Nash. Time: 2:33.


Delroy Wilson

Recorded in the mid-seventies. Time: 3:26.


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