Bunny Wailer - The Old Dragon скачать видео бесплатно

Noemie kambouy

Some friends have asked for a little clarification of my comment last night. Since I'm in the middle of a Wailers survey, there may have been some confusion about The Old Dragon. This is NOT a Wailers song, rather it is from a Bunny Wailer solo album called Struggle recorded in Jamaica in 1977-78. What is most unusual about this song with which Bunny chose to open all this live shows is--this is a song about THE DEVIL. "Now this is the history of one whose beginning was not in the womb/ Nor whose ending in the grave/ LUCIFER, THE OLD DRAGON." Imagine hearing Bunny live and this magnificent song opens the show. The question most people ask next is "Why would this beautiful, spiritual man choose a song about the devil to open each concert?" Bunny has stated it is better to acknowledge the devil and give him his due right off the bat than pretend he doesn't exist and have him sneak up on you later and cause considerable harm. I theorized (and it's nothing more than that) Bunny might have conceived the idea of beginning every show with a song about the devil from an incident that occurred during a live Wailers show in late 1964. A power failure hit the area and the room was plunged into blackness. Patrons started throwing bottles, smashing chairs and stage equipment and a riot ensued. The musicians hid in a bathroom backstage. This terrifying event provided the inspiration for some Wailers songs like Jumbie Jamboree. The word "jumbie" means ghost, or "duppy" And if a person is called a "duppy" it means he has no soul or feelings. So I'm just thinking if this event unleashed such awful negative vibes, perhaps Bunny thought it's better to acknowledge the cause of all this darkness right at the outset. Anyway, it's just an idea. What's important is this stunningly beautiful song.

steve d

Some friends have asked for a little clarification of my comment last night. Since I'm in the middle of a Wailers survey, there may have been some confusion about The Old Dragon. This is NOT a Wailers song, rather it is from a Bunny Wailer solo album called Struggle recorded in Jamaica in 1977-78. What is most unusual about this song with which Bunny chose to open all this live shows is--this is a song about THE DEVIL. "Now this is the history of one whose beginning was not in the womb/ Nor whose ending in the grave/ LUCIFER, THE OLD DRAGON." Imagine hearing Bunny live and this magnificent song opens the show. The question most people ask next is "Why would this beautiful, spiritual man choose a song about the devil to open each concert?" Bunny has stated it is better to acknowledge the devil and give him his due right off the bat than pretend he doesn't exist and have him sneak up on you later and cause considerable harm. I theorized (and it's nothing more than that) Bunny might have conceived the idea of beginning every show with a song about the devil from an incident that occurred during a live Wailers show in late 1964. A power failure hit the area and the room was plunged into blackness. Patrons started throwing bottles, smashing chairs and stage equipment and a riot ensued. The musicians hid in a bathroom backstage. This terrifying event provided the inspiration for some Wailers songs like Jumbie Jamboree. The word "jumbie" means ghost, or "duppy" And if a person is called a "duppy" it means he has no soul or feelings. So I'm just thinking if this event unleashed such awful negative vibes, perhaps Bunny thought it's better to acknowledge the cause of all this darkness right at the outset. Anyway, it's just an idea. What's important is this stunningly beautiful song.

willieluncheonette

Just a quick re-posting of a comment that was deleted. A friend wanted to hear a song I mentioned in a comment on the Wailers ska song Jumbie Jamboree (1965) There I put forth the idea that Bunny might have conceived the idea of starting each of his live shows with Old Dragon from an incident that gave birth to Jumbie Jamboree. (Please see my comment on Jumbie Jamboree on my channel. I'm in the midst of am early Wailers survey and covered 1964-71 so far) So here is one of the most beautiful Jamaican songs I've ever heard. Saw Bunny once at Radio City Music Hall here in New York City and, as always, he began the concert with Old Dragon. It was one if the most moving musical experiences in my life. Bunny has an unusual talent for being tough and delicate at the same time. Still one of the world's greatest musicians after 50 years.

Massamba Fall

Serious freedom fighter and never uses a gun

Dale Smart

SPIT DATE STONE IN EYE...N MAKE OLE LIGHTY SEE

Sandara Fi Di Rasta

Bunny Wailer - The Old Dragon

Lelia Williams

Truth. Love this song

neherndon

Give thanks and praises.

Mesh Hlungs

And he,shall be put away.lucifer time is limited never meant to last but only for a time being n to go forever.Great tune.

Nighting Naty FR

and one of the greatest !

Vol Khrom

fantastic

subg88

No matter what reggae I listen to, I have to come back to Bunny Wailer. After much searching, I am convinced Bunny is the ultimate reggae artist.

1DANIELTUBE

i recommend The Itals-Wailing souls-Natural Ites-The Jays-Heptones-Toots and the maytals-The Viceroys-Tony Tuff-Israel vibration-Andrew Tosh-Mighty diamonds-Jhonny clarke-Linval Johnson-Dennis Brown-Jacob Miller-Ijahman Levi-The Gladiators-Third world-Clinton Fearon-Freddie Mcgregor-The Maytones-Freddie Mckay-Garnett Silk-Errol Gordon-Luciano-Groundation-Gondwana-Joseph Israel-Beres Hammond-Wayne Wade-Dezarie-Nasio Fontaine-Morgan Heritage-Eak a mouse-Cornell Cambell..and it just goes on..

Pedro Esteves

@nfreese from 1976 to 1986/7 you can try everything, from Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Gladiators, VICEROYS, Twinkle Brothers to Don Carlos Ijahman Levi, Israel Vibration and so many others...thousands of artists...and you still have the new artist like Midnite, Dezarie or Groundation and others Bless

Ihra Ashton

quality artist!:L

Romulus

@nfreese you have to give Culture (aka Joseph Hill) a try, you may also enjoy Burning Spear, Dennis Brown and Garnet Silk

nfreese

Old Dragon is my favorite reggae song. I llove Bunny of course, also Peter Tosh, Black Uhuru, Bob Marley, Max Romeo. Who else do you recommend? Thanks and Bless!

Mars Mablazo

high high nyabhingi stuff

PandaCommandos

Voice of Bunny sounds like the voice of the whole people, and his voice in this song is exellent, like music. That's why I adore reggae music. And I think Bunny is really cool man.

OrIginalMsBongo

pure Bible dat. check it out for yourselves