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LTC Stephen F.
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Thank you my friend SGT (Join to see) for sharing the music video of Bob Marley & The Wailers performing "Buffalo Soldier" in honor of the very sad fact that on September 23, 1980, Bob Marley collapsed on stage during a concert at the Stanley Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"Buffalo Soldier" written by Noel Williams and Bob Marley
Lyrics
"Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlocked Rasta
There was a Buffalo Soldier in the heart of America
Stolen from Africa, brought to America
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival

I mean it, when I analyze the stench -
To me it makes a lot of sense
How the Dreadlocked Rasta was a Buffalo Soldier
And he was taken from Africa, brought to America
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival

Said it was a Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlocked Rasta -
Buffalo Soldier in the heart of America

If you know your history
Then you would know where you're coming from
Then you wouldn't have to ask me
Who the heck do I think I am

I'm just a Buffalo Soldier in the heart of America
Stolen from Africa, brought to America
Said he was fighting on arrival, fighting for survival
Said he was a Buffalo Soldier win the war for America

Said he, woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy!
Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy!

Buffalo Soldier troddin' through the land, wo-ho-ooh!
Said he wanna ran, then you wanna hand
Troddin' through the land, yea-hea, yea-ea

Said he was a Buffalo Soldier win the war for America
Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlocked Rasta
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival
Driven from the mainland to the heart of the Caribbean

Singing, woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy!
Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy!

Troddin' through San Juan in the arms of America
Troddin' through Jamaica, a Buffalo Soldier -
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival
Buffalo Soldier, Dreadlocked Rasta

Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy!
Woy yoy yoy, woy yoy-yoy yoy,
Woy yoy yoy yoy, yoy yoy-yoy yoy! [fadeout]"

Here is Bob Marley performing with The Wailers much healthier
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Talkin' Blues (Live In New York 15.06.75)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E842nVZnKFE

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SGT English/Language Arts Teacher
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He was such a great guitarist. I often forget that with his great lyrics and singing. Thanks for this great addition! LTC Stephen F.
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PO3 Phyllis Maynard
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SGT (Join to see) I never appreciated Bob Marley's music because I was a disco girl. But he was obviously an outstanding artist. My lost.
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The good things about recordings is that we can go back to them. PO3 Phyllis Maynard How are you faring after the Hurricane?
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SGT (Join to see) my neighborhood is untouched. But down east there is so much needed restoration. In my community we are putting together items to be trucked to the needed areas. Thank you for asking.
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PO3 Phyllis Maynard - so glad you are safe and thanks for supporting others.
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CW5 Jack Cardwell
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Thanks for the music history post!
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