On This Day: May 8, 1984 - Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers Is Released

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On This Day: May 8, 1984 - Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers Is Released
On this day May 8, 1984, the compilation album Legend by Bob Marley and the Wailers was released. The album brought together the most iconic tracks from Marley’s career, including No Woman, No Cry, One Love, Redemption Song, and Three Little Birds, introducing reggae to a new generation around the world.

Legend reached number 5 on the US Billboard charts and hit number 1 in the UK, eventually becoming the best selling reggae album of all time. It has remained a global favorite for decades, praised for its timeless messages and Marley's unmistakable voice.

Fun fact: Legend has spent over 800 weeks on the Billboard 200, making it one of the longest charting albums in history.

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