Rude Boy

A.k.a. Walk The Proud Land or Rude Boy Ska.

(R. Marley)


The Wailers, 1965

Recorded at Studio One, around September 1965. Bob Marley on lead vocal with backing vocals by Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Backed by The Skatalites rhythm section and Roland Alphonso on tenor saxophone. The single sold over sixty thousand copies in Jamaica. This version without overdubs. UK single (Doctor Bird DB 1013) with Ringo's Theme by Roland Al & The Soul Brothers on the b-side, July 1966. Appeared on the Studio One album The Wailing Wailers, 1966. The rhythm track was reused by Lee Perry in his Pussy Galore. Produced by Clement S. Dodd.


The Wailers, 1965

Same recording as above, but remixed or overdubed. More than 15 seconds shorter. Produced by Clement S. Dodd.


The Wailers, 1970

Part of a medley named Rebel's Hop together with Cloud Nine. Backed by The Upsetters: Carlton "Carly" Barrett - drums, Lloyd Parks - bass, Aston "Family Man" Barrett - bass, Alva "Reggie" Lewis - rhythm guitar, Ranford "Rannie Bop" Williams - lead guitar, Glen Adams - keyboards, Uziah "Sticky" Thompson - percussion. Produced by Lee Perry.


The Wailers, 1970

Instrumental version. Part of a medley named Rebel's Hop (version) together with Cloud Nine. Produced by Lee Perry.


The Wailers, 1973

Recorded live in the studio, Record Plant, Sausalito, San Francisco, USA for the radio station KSAN-FM in October, 1973. Bob Marley - guitar & vocals, Peter Tosh - guitar & vocals, Earl "Wire" Lindo - keyboards, Aston "Familyman" Barrett - bass, Carlton "Carly" Barrett - drums, Joe Higgs - vocals & percussion. First released on the Talkin' Blues album, February 4, 1991. Produced by Chris Blackwell and The Wailers. Time: 3:28.


Bunny Wailer, 1981

Recorded at Harry J's Studio. Musicians on the Sings The Wailers album: Bunny Wailer - voices, Robbie Shakespeare - bass, Sly Dunbar - drums, Earl (Chinna) Smith - guitar, K. Sterling - keyboards, W. Wright - keyboards, H. Bennett - horns, D. Fraser - horns, Nambo - horns, Sticky - percussion. Produced by Bunny Wailer.


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