Bob & Marcia - Young, Gifted And Black [1970]

[@nicadair7700]

In the days when black music was good, the Trojan record label had so many talented artists.

[@Wirralgeorge]

I’m not young gifted or black but in 1970 when l was 16 this was my song Thanks for the memories

[@kathleenmclaughlin4153]

I'm neither young gifted or black but LOVE this song 😘

[@noelworkman87]

I'm not young not gifted or black but I know great music

[@dodani3856]

Grappig, swingend, en hemels leuke muziek en tekst !!

[@marklookers25]

Yes star you know a good Tune that on the love

[@barryh.4220]

Brilliant song ....

[@alziedownes1955]

Noel 🤗

[@PetraWHV]

Me also, but young, when I'm listen to such songs they where played in Our "young times" long ago

[@Pauljennings66]

Brilliant track,brings back memories of my youth

[@barryh.4220]

Superb song ....... these two were absolutely magic together.

[@kdmcollegebd2012]

What's amazing is that we sing this at graduations till this day. We sung this marching into the auditorium at my University's congratulatory program for the Black students. Then on the way out we danced out yo "Ain't No Stopping Us Now"!

[@dellafenton2417]

Love this tune, brings back many childhood memories.

[@jagbrit3723]

I just love the joy and freeness they oozed. Bless the 70s.

[@adyg5402]

Cannot stop listening to this song.Played it for my grandaughters aged 8 and 4,they loved it.

[@thefloorkiller]

Every time I hear this it really makes me happy, I've always loved it, one of my all time favourites

[@edidyable]

Brings back memories, thanks for sharing

[@lindaflores3391]

This song reminds me so much of my brother he used to love this song and sing it. He is no longer with us may he Rip😢

[@mykalsamican5392]

So sorry to hear of your loss, I hope this song brings back pleasant memories of your brother.💯❤

[@mariemcnamara5882]

Memories of the 70s as a teenager.! Those were the days.. Disco Queens.! 😂 ❤️

[@VauxhallVictorMan]

Just dig those hand & arm moves Bob makes. And what a great outfit Marcia is wearing. Still have the original single and still think one of the best of the 70's. Lets bring back the 70's for a rerun??

[@kadeneforde7875]

VauxhallVictorMan.. if only we could.

[@misterteaification]

Of course 1970 was actually the last year of the 1960s.. but yeah..

[@barryquinnell3108]

Little did we know of the fame these legends would have in their separate paths. Rest in peace Mr Andy.

[@shapiro9640]

Beautiful, beautiful song and beautiful words. Re- release please!!❤❤❤

[@MaxMax-zb2gx]

RIP Bob Andy. Bob was a true legend who passed away yesterday, Friday 27th March. Thank you for the wonderful music xx

[@okehman26.2]

What a superior feel good tune makes my hair stand on end .....makes me feel young and full of life's enthusiasm for the future 😜

[@mariaduffy8689]

Such a Happy song in 1970.

[@lizduncan5931]

It started playing as I was shopping in Tesco. Great song, took me back to my teens so of course I started dancing up the aisles. People gave me a wide berth, no problems with social distancing!

[@gerardtoner9191]

Good for you, I would have done the same , at the time of the release I was 6 and I loved this song so much and still do

[@helenthorpe8005]

Its April 2023 and I sang along with it in Tesco Bournemouth today! Fab song😊

[@richardcummins5465]

Great story girl. I just wish I was there with you ❤❤

[@clivefreedman9285]

Love the joyousness of this and the orchestration

[@TheAnnaFisher]

RIP Brother King Bob Andy, Been blessed to meet and reason with him at Marcia Griffths' home in Kingston, JA in June 2011. We reasoned about his days with my mentor and his bredda Joe Higgs. He was such a humble genius. Condolences to the entire family circle. .

[@owenjames1735]

How blessed this island of Jamaica is to have so many talented persons coming from here , persons who have had a great impact on this world in all aspects.

[@mitchy6783]

Every Black person should play this song every day🙏🏾

[@lizzeemilligan6434]

Hey everyone,, I've just watched Bob and Marcia on a more recent video version of this, singing together and Bob has his white locs, white beard, Marcia in all her finery, and they didn't miss a beat! When I see them here in this from 1970,,,, Oh my dayz I danced to this and bought the single,,, RIP BOB ANDY,,,,, We still love you and you're so missed ❤️❤️

[@williamweir322]

Still love this song 50 years on.

[@MyDaisy66]

I was 4 when this came out. I loved it. This and ‘I was born under wandering star’ by Lee Marvin were my favourites. Im from London and the radio stations back in the 60s and 70s were great! This was played a lot! 😊

[@duncanrs]

Back when there was real music

[@kadeneforde7875]

Love the reagae version..marcia is gorgeous.handsome bob,I love his voice it gives me chills..beautiful song

[@sibilly5828]

50 years later this great song seems more pertinent than ever

[@paulkenneally789]

As the only Black lad in my all boys school,England 1970s.. this song took me proudly to adulthood. And l sang this in the faces of bullies..and gained respect.

[@AsWeSpeak154]

RIP Bob Andy. Thanks for all the good times we had with your music.

[@flight101]

Always loved this song. My mum used to play it years ago when i was tiny.

[@jahno7154]

What an attracted singing duet Marcia even today is still attractive RIP Bob Andy you will always be remembered in the UK when Reggae was very popular

[@donnabeattiedreamerbydesign]

✨❣️✨

[@adyg5402]

One of my all time favorite songs alongside Chris Farlowe's "Out of time".

[@SamanthaFontaine]

DJ Soca Sam is definitely feeling Young, Gifted & I am most definitely Black.. Great Classic song - was always played by both of my Parents George & Veronica back in the day..

[@kathleenmclaughlin4153]

Loved it then....love it now 💞

[@brain683]

Its weird when a legend dies we all want to get a last piece of history. Rest well Bob Andy. God go with you.

[@mjelombilini7628]

Beautiful song ❤️,. Beautiful combination 👌

[@macmckee926]

RIP Bob Andy, will never stop listening to yours and Marcias music amongst others

[@maryhall8133]

Fantastic, I loved this record, these two are brilliant.

[@bizzweed]

Heard the Elton John version today and Shazammed it and then found this more perfect version! 🥰 thanks Shazam and KZbin! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jojozepofthejungle2655]

This guys is voice is amazing. I love black music, so smooth

[@adyg5402]

outstanding performance love this song.Should have this music today.

[@lutherbuckhurst3887]

love this song so much. Reggae days in south london and the lyceum, such great days.

[@roystonhesketh3987]

Such a positive,joyful song.

[@gregoryflavours6067]

This is one of my greatest

[@janlewis5578]

This takes me back to my teenage years !!! Still a classic

[@SeanyClarke]

This is one of my favourite tracks of all time!!

[@okehman26.2]

This Superlative reggae riff Makes you want to just dance on the spot where ever you may be at the time 😁✊

[@phils1014]

This is such a beautiful song, their voices really make it special in a soulful feeling way. Although written by Nina Simone, this version is the best by a long long way. The ska beat really add something to it. Basically I can't really explain, let's just call it a masterpiece!

[@stablish4314]

Yes, this was played a lot in childhood, mostly by my Mum and Grandad… rediscovering brought a massive smile to my face… been on repeat since lol👍

[@barryh.4220]

Agreed .... It's definitely the best version.

[@mitchy6783]

It is a Massive Masterpiece 🙏🏾

[@imarayoung2195]

I was honoured to have met you while in Jamaica! RIP Sir Bob Andy CD

[@pedrorafaelhernandezguedez466]

Hermosa pieza musical la recuerdo de mi niñez. Preciosa Marcia, Dios te bendiga.

[@georgegitahi4240]

Listening in 2019 in Kenya to a track produced 9years before I was born wonderful

[@tarquinzephyrsymonds]

I’m a white guy, but this song genuinely brings a tear to my eye, mostly because of the injustices that were around at the time & how important those lyrics were. There is something magical in the way this version is sung by Bob & Marcia, the perfect blending of the voices, the magnificent vibrato in the voice of Bob, but mostly it is the authenticity of what it means and the way the song is presented by the artists. It is a thing of beauty and one of my top 5 songs of all time … all the more surprising because I am a Rock fan, but this song is very special indeed.

[@Chrisamusic1]

Oh my, that bridge is the Most beautiful refrain ever. What a magnificent song. ❤

[@beverlyrose4517]

Rest in peace your music. Lives on bob andy

[@harmenopoulos]

I was glued to the radio, 12 years young, when they sang this song! :)

[@esterherschkovich5002]

LOVED THIS SONG..STIL DO :)

[@elianahernandez784]

Gjtjk

[@sabrinawilliams3854]

RIP Bob Andy. You left us so many gifts

[@NuVibes.]

The production in this track is outstanding, a great mix of the string section with different variations of each verse.

[@redacted2275]

Produced by the legendary Harry J., of Harry J. All Stars' fame and composer of the classic "Liquidator." The original Jamaican Mix has no orchestra arrangement, it was added later in the UK release. Arranged by Johnny Arthey.

[@adyg5402]

A happier simpler time.Sadly missed,wish I could go back.

[@oneekwilliams5006]

This song will reign forever, A1 performance.

[@lloydwatson8549]

Rest in peace bob Andy, thank you for great music.

[@bernadettekenny39]

This messge STILL needs to be put out there. Plus, great rhythm!

[@teeteringonthebrink.305]

As a white guy whose gifts are somewhat limited, I think this is a such an uplifting tune. Always liked it. It's in my personal top ten of favourite pop songs. I was only ten in 1970 when this was in the charts so, I was able to claim the 'young' part of the song once. Sadly no longer.

[@michawill6599]

You're still gifted though to be able to love the song and not let 'white guilt / privilege' get in the way. Love, black woman, no longer young either!.x

[@teeteringonthebrink.305]

@@michawill6599 What a lovely comment. My day wasn't going too badly at all, but switching on my computer and reading your response has made me feel that much better about myself...thank you for that. It is indeed a song that I very much love and will continue to love and enjoy until my dying day. And a great big X back to you, lovely lady.

[@martinlee5604]

This great record enhanced the presence of reggae in the UK charts in the spring of 1970. It spent eight weeks in the Top 20: 15, 6, 5, 8, 7, 7, 13, 18.

[@darcykins123]

remember this song well, only seems like yesterday. love it

[@minutegongcoughs]

Reggae's breakthrough in the UK was epic in the early 70's. Even though Ska, Bluebeat and Rock Steady were a great music sub culture in the sixties. I love this song.

[@tamar5261]

Woke us up every morning playing over the tannoy at 5.30am in the Royal Navy training establishment HMS Ganges in 1972.

[@roddunne]

RIP Bob Andy - 'Theres a world waiting for you'

[@mltrsdiva]

RIP Bob Andy, you will be missed but not forgotten!

[@susansalter566]

Wonderful truly ❤️ 💖 💕 ♥️ 💗 👏 ❤️ 💖 💕 ♥️ 💗 👏 ❤️ 💖

[@chazmork8265]

Absolutely adore this song my uncles played this constantly, and Marcia's cover of ''The FirstTime Ever I Saw Your Face'' is the penultimate cover of Roberta's original, so many beautiful Reggae 45s from the mighty Trojan label I was 6 years old my mum had me, my big brother and sister sing this, along with The Beatles ''Yellow Submarine'' am from Glasgow and songs like this got me singing way back then and still in 2019 and am still singing, LOVE IT!!!!

[@1970RudeBoy]

R.I.P. Bob Andy, thanks for your music

[@mariaduffy8689]

Great song always loved it.

[@paulhagan5170]

Marcia is beautiful

[@murielking6464]

Wow! Beautiful Memories,Marcia so beautiful And Bob handsome,RIP Bob

[@johnrice7662]

One of my fave reggae staples going top in London at this time Classic and pre-Marley thank goodness.

[@alangreenley3257]

takes me back, sta press tonics, ben sherman, brutus , l loafers, great times, great music, never to be repeated, 70s, best time to be a teenager, ever

[@susieb56]

Takes me back to the school disco!

[@Elijahbluray]

Great message..classic

[@philipsaunders3546]

A classic song, this is played a lot on radio,luv it

[@paulcartledge4440]

this song for me is the best ever now 61 and it still sounds the same

[@johnbarry1965]

Great song with a brilliant message!!!!

[@keithdrake7845]

we sung this at my 8th grade graduation. 1976.

[@overviewthem]

My love my music my country men and most of all the inspiration of the music from Nina Simone redone. Beautiful!

[@ercaysalih5433]

happy 50th birthday for this great song still sounds great 50 years on

[@waynenortheast5095]

RIP Andy - Part of my Youth - Gone but not forgotten.

[@shemawhodatjackson2259]

Yassssss God! ✊🏿♥️🖤💚💛👐🏿I'm absolutely in love with being BLACK! I MEAN LIKE SOOOOOO PROUD! YA HEARD MEH

[@annmariebanks6709]

RIP Bob. It was a great innings indeed

[@andy13417]

Love old reggae music

[@srtamin7169]

Grande evolução.... Black music para o poderoso reggae... Amo

[@SingingWithMyself-Frozen]

"I love this song even though I'm old, talentless, and white." - my Mum

[@AsWeSpeak154]

Hahaha😂🤣😂

[@anthonywilson5858]

Music has no colour

[@warrenmorgan235]

Lol

[@pete_musicTube]

You're still my brother though.

[@zenonlopezwallace568]

You are soooooo right Madam....

[@nosmoking4933]

Heard this the other day and now it's stuck in my brain 😀

[@annepreston2129]

Wigan Casino...1970...happy days!

[@lewisner]

She is one serious beauty.

[@summer3100]

serious ting. that's natural jamaican beauty.

[@northernlad9424]

lewisner err was 🤔

[@audleymclean610]

lewisner… She's was eventually rated as Jamaica's greatest female Artist, this song is only the tip of the iceberg for both, Bob Andy is Superseded by only Bob Marley in terms of Jamaican song writers, he wrote many, many great songs for Marcia, Himself and Ken Booth, if you surf Utube and punch in their names you will hear the Plethora of songs,, Marcia went on to join Rita and Judy Mowatt as Marley's backing singing group, also had a huge longstanding hit entitled ''Electric Boogy'' here in the U.S. unfortunately Bob Andy Died yesterday 3/27/20 RIP.

[@elizaphe58]

Takes me back Special Times.Bought this single from a Record Shop in Moss Side Manchester.

[@dawny8086]

Fantastic!

[@lyndajoseph]

They were shell shocked remember we were still running from the national front so lots of other factors how can you like and hate at the same time, than jah a lot has changed, Bob & Marcia got real guts

[@billyweir714]

Class act & song