The Original Wailers are a reggae group formed by Al Anderson and Junior Marvin in 2008. Both are best known as guitarists for Bob Marley and the Wailers as well as former members of The Wailers Band. In April 2011, Marvin departed the band.
The Original Wailers | |
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Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
Genres | Reggae |
Years active | 2008 – present |
Labels | MRG Recordings |
Members | Al Anderson, Chet Samuel, Rohan Reid, Howard Smith, Noel Aiken |
Past members | Junior Marvin, Desmond Hyson, Steve Samuels, Christian Cowlin, Erica Newell, Paapa Nyarkoh |
Website | www |
Four songs from the album are penned by singer & keyboardist, Desi Hyson. Backing singer Erica Newell, formerly of the Melody Makers sings on the cover of "Our Day Will Come".
MRG Recordings released The Original Wailers debut EP Miracle on 10 April 2012. Miracle was nominated for Best Reggae Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on 5 December 2012.[1]
No. | Title | Composer | Length |
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1. | "Blackbird" | Desmond Hyson | 3:32 |
2. | "Justice" | Desmond Hyson | 3:43 |
3. | "Love Supposed To Do" | Desmond Hyson | 4:18 |
4. | "Dangerous" | Desmond Hyson | 4:04 |
5. | "Our Day Will Come" | Mort Garson, Bob Hilliard | 2:54 |