Legalize It
Peter Tosh
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Legalize it Don't criticize it Legalize it, yeah yeah And I will advertise it Some call it tamjee Some call it the weed Some call it marijuana, daya Some of them call it ganja Never mind, got to legalize it And don't criticize it Legalize it, yeah yeah And I will advertise it Singers smoke it And players of instrument too Legalize it, yeah yeah That's the best thing you can do Doctors smoke it Nurses smoke it Judges smoke it Even lawyer, too So you've got to legalize it And it don't criticize it Legalize it, yeah yeah And I will advertise it It's good for the flu Good for asthma Good for tuberculosis Even numara thrombosis Go to legalize it Don't criticize it Legalize it, yeah yeah And I will advertise it Birds eat it Ants love it Fowls eat it Goats love to play with it So you've got to legalize it And it don't criticize it Legalize it, yeah yeah And I will advertise it Keep on telling you legalize it
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Written by: PETER TOSH
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7 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Legalize It" by Peter Tosh is a Reggae song.
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Release and Album FactsThe track was recorded and released in 1976.
- "Legalize It" is the title track and the opening track of Peter Tosh's debut solo album.
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Song Content and Inspirations"Legalize It" is known for its strong advocacy for the legalization of cannabis.
- Tosh was openly critical of the Jamaican government for banning marijuana, a plant that he considered crucial for his spiritual and personal well-being.
- Peter Tosh composed the song as a political piece to express his support for marijuana legalization in his home country, Jamaica.
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Song Reception and InfluenceOver the years, "Legalize It" has become an anthem for marijuana advocates.
- The song, despite or due to its controversial theme, has garnered immense popularity and is one of his most recognizable songs.
- "Legalize It" is admired not just for its message, but also for Tosh's songwriting skills, its distinctive reggae rhythm, and musical composition.
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Related to Peter Tosh's Life and WorkPeter Tosh, as a member of The Wailers and as a solo artist, played a significant role in promoting Rastafarian beliefs and culture, in which cannabis has a significant role.
- The album's cover features Tosh smoking a large spliff (a particularly powerful cannabis cigarette), further equipped with the theme of the song and album.
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Subsequent Usage and CoversThe song has been covered by several artists around the world, evidencing its enduring influence and relevance.
- "Legalize It" has also been used in various film soundtracks and television series, including hits like the Netflix series "Narcos."
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Peter Tosh's InfluencePeter Tosh is considered a pioneering figure in reggae music and his song "Legalize It" is one of his most influential works.
- The message of the song continues to resonate with fans and artists, particularly within the reggae genre and amongst proponents of marijuana legalization.
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