It took 44 years since Bob Marley’s death – on February 6th he would celebrate his 80th birthday
The most popular song of Bob Marley’s 21st century was revealed in view of the 80th anniversary of his birth.
The pioneer artist of Regget, who died at the age of 36 in 1981, would celebrate his birthday on February 6th.
According to the Phonographic Performance Limited Music Licensing Company (PPL) the 1980 song “Could you be loved“, By Bob Marley and the Wailers, is played on average 15 times a day in the United Kingdom by the change of century.
The company, which licenses the use of recorded music on radio, television and public venues announced that Bob Marley’s music has gathered more than four years of cumulative reproduction since 2001.
Following “Could You Be Loved” follows the songs “One Love/People Get Ready” and “Three Little Birds” as the second and third most popular song by the late artist, according to a report in The Independent.
“No Woman, No Cry”, 1974 song by Bob Marley’s album “Natty Dread” is the fourth most popular and “Is this love” the top five.
“Bob Marley is one of the most iconic artists in history and his 80th birthday gave the perfect opportunity to look at his impact on UK radio waves“Said PPL’s ​​chief executive, Peter Lithim.
“His enormous presence on our radio and television stations in the 21st century reflects the constant power of his music, which continues to touch and inspire listeners across the country,” he said.
Source :Skai
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