So Much Trouble in the World

Summary

"So Much Trouble in the World" is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, which was released in 1979 off their album Survival released in the same year. The song peaked at number 56 in the UK charts.

"So Much Trouble in the World"
Single by Bob Marley and the Wailers
from the album Survival
Released21 September 1979[1]
StudioTuff Gong Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica
GenreReggae
Length4:00 (album version)
  • 3:50 (single version)
LabelTuff Gong, Island
Songwriter(s)Bob Marley
Producer(s)Bob Marley and the Wailers, Alex Sadkin
Bob Marley and the Wailers singles chronology
"Rastaman Live Up"
(1978)
"So Much Trouble in the World"
(1979)
"Survival"
(1979)
Audio
"So Much Trouble in the World" on YouTube

It was written and performed by the legendary Jamaican musician Bob Marley, and was released on his 1979 album "Survival". The song is a powerful commentary on the state of the world, with lyrics that speak to the various problems and conflicts that exist, including poverty, inequality, war, and environmental degradation. Despite being released over 40 years ago, the song's message remains relevant today.

Music audio edit

A music audio for the song was uploaded in YouTube on October 10, 2020.

Charts edit

Chart (1979) Peak
position
UK Singles (OCC)[2] 56

References edit

  1. ^ "Bob Marley & the Wailers – So Much Trouble in the World". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Bob Marley and the Wailers: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2021.