Hey you,
It has been a while since we last spoke about our new series here.
Last time, we talked about Marielle Franco.
Today, I want us to share more about a woman that is so special to me and the music career she has given to us, all this while.
Her name is, “Marcia Griffiths Llyneth”!
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If there is a woman I fail to describe or speak about, it is Marcia here!
Sometimes, I like saying that she is a living legend.
But we will agree that she is way more than that!
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She was born in 1949 and begun giving us her life on stage in 1964.
A few years later,
She was already on her solo career!
She “bruk” with some duets like “Oh My Darling” with the late Bob Marley, “Always Together” with the late Bob Andy, “Words” with Jeff Dixon among others.
at the launch of ‘Africa Unite 2007’ at the Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Road, on Wednesday evening. *** Local Caption *** File
(From left)The I-Threes, from left: Judy Mowatt, Rita Marley and Marcia Griffiths.
How this queen of mine has never won a Grammy Award till today yet Koffee bagged the first for women,
I am yet to fully take that in!
(You may want to read this, about awards).
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Have you heard of the very famous quartet, “I-Three”?
It was made in 1974, made of Rita Marley, Marcia here and Judd Mowatt.
These girls used to back up the famous “The Wailers”, that was made of the lates Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer!
Can you imagine that?
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For those of us who still remember their dancing instructions and steps well,
The name “Electric Boogie” isn’t new at all.
That is because Bunny Wailer sang this song first.
It didn’t hit so much till Marcia re-recorded it and it became what it is today.
This song reached number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it her most successful single.
It is currently the highest-selling single by a female reggae singer of all time!
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It is good to know that back home in Jamaica,
She has been ordained a rank of service (“Order of Distinction”), as tokens of appreciation for her contribution to building Jamaica.
That rank is usually designated for outstanding citizens that have greatly impacted the lives of Jamaicans in Jamaica and all over the world.
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Marcia Griffiths is simply phenomenal.
Wanna know how?
Play all her 15 albums non-stop.
You will know when you know!
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~ What is your fondest memory of “OD” and “CD” Marcia Griffiths? ~
Such a wonderful post! I learned so much and I think I have some listening to do. While I love Bob Marley, I’ve never explored other artists within the genre.
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Such a legend. We learn a lot from her! She is an inspiration to everyone
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I don’t know if I’ve heard her music before, or if I have I can’t think of it right now. I’ll have to look it up, though!
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Ah yes, the roots reggae champions. Thank you for reminding me of that very interesting time…
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I will be looking up her music to give it a listen as I don’t think I have heard it before. What an extraordinary life and a beautiful soul!
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I have not heard about her but thank you for introducing her to me. It sounds like she is such an inspiration and someone that deserves all that she’s accomplished!
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Oh wow, I’m sure she’s a legend. Thank you for introducing her to me. I’m curious to listen to one of her songs.
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Great post and background story. I really enjoyed learning more about this legend and the history of her music. I’m inspired to give a listen to a few of her songs.
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Marcia Griffiths sounds so interesting and inspiring. I am not familiar with her music, but it would be fun to check it out!
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Marcia has a thousand watt smile. You can tell shes a good soul. I can’t wait to check out her music!
😍😍😍 aaah yes, I love her smile!
I don’t know marcia, but I went searching for electric boogie and played it out of curiuosity. i’m going to play her playlist as you suggested. I kinda like the groove.
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This is such a great post! Thank you for sharing about her life. I love learning about people.
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I have never heard of this celebrity, but you did an amazing job of capturing her incredible story and her impact on the world of reggae music. I loved learning about her early career, her collaborations with Bob Marley and the Wailers, and her solo success. I also thought it was great that you highlighted her activism and her commitment to social justice.
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She is an inspiration to everyone. More power to her.
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I’ve not heard of Marcia Griffiths Llyneth before. I’m not sure if I have heard any of her music. I don’t listen to much music now as I don’t use my car often and tend to listen when driving only. I’ll listen out for her though.
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I had not heard of her, but do love reggae! I’ll be playing her today as I do my work.
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She is an inspiration. I can’t wait to find more information about her. Thanks so much for sharing about this wonderful woman.
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She is truly an inspiration to a lot of people! I would love to know more about her thanks for sharing this with us
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Great post! I do not think I have heard much of her music but this makes me want to listen to her. I will check her out on Pandora.
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Such a great post with some great musical talent. I think “Oh My Darling” by the late Bob Marley is a great song.
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Hey there,
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your passionate tribute to Marcia Griffiths. Your love and admiration for her shine through in every word. The way you describe her as a living legend and go on to highlight her remarkable career and contributions to music is truly inspiring. It’s amazing to see the impact she has had, and the fact that she hasn’t won a Grammy yet is surprising indeed. The mention of the “I-Three” quartet and the significance of “Electric Boogie” further showcases her incredible talent and influence. Thank you for sharing this wonderful insight into the life and music of Marcia Griffiths!
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Wow! She’s amazing. I had no idea about her achievements. Will check her songs on Spotify.
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Thank you for introducing us to the incredible Marcia Griffiths Llyneth! It’s always inspiring to learn about remarkable women who have made a significant impact in their fields. From your words, it’s clear that Marcia holds a special place in your heart and has had a profound influence on the music industry.
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It’s the first time that I know about Marcia Griffiths Llyneth but the story is truly interesting.
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