Hammer

Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley

About Hammer

"Hammer" is a song by Bob Marley. It was first recorded early in Marley's career (probably 1968) but never appeared on the Bob Marley & The Wailers studio albums in the seventies. JAD Records ultimately released remastered versions of the early studio sessions of Bob Marley & Wailers; "Hammer" is included on Fy-ah, Fy-ah and a Sly and Robbie remix of the song is included on Man To Man. A version of the song also appears on the box-set Songs of Freedom. The song was covered by Sublime.  


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They just keep holdin' me
A-won't let go
Holdin' me
Won't let go!

I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down!

They just keep teasin' me
And, you know, they play like they don't know
Provokin me
But this is all I know

I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down!
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!

Wee-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

Oh, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram-a them-a down!
Oh, I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!

Said, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram-a them down!
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!

Holdin' me (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Won't let go (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Holdin' me (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Won't let go (ooh-ooh-ooh)
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram-a them down!
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!
(I need a rammer)

I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down!

I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer
To hammer them down!
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer
To ram them down!

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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: BOB MARLEY

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10 facts about this song

Album Placement
"Hammer" is a track from Bob Marley and The Wailers' 1969 studio album "Wail'n Soul'm Singles Selecta".
Collaboration
The song was produced in collaboration with the Wailers, a reggae band formed by Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer.
Lyrics Theme
The song focuses on the struggles and hardships of life, a common theme in Bob Marley's music, offering a hopeful perspective despite adversities.
Musical Style
"Hammer" is a classic example of the reggae subgenre known as rocksteady, featuring slow tempo and the distinctive offbeat rhythm of reggae.
City Inspirations
Bob wrote the song during his stay in Kingston, Jamaican city which plays a significant role in many of his songs.
Writing Credit
Unlike many of his popular songs that were co-written with fellow Wailers members, Bob Marley is credited as the sole writer of "Hammer".
Rastafarian Influence
Like many of Marley's songs, it's likely that inspirations drawn from Bob's Rastafarian faith influenced the lyrics and themes of "Hammer".
Specific Instrumentation
The song features the keyboarding skills of Earl 'Wya' Lindo, a member of Bob Marley & The Wailers.
Creative Process
As part of his creative process, Marley often composed the lyrics first before creating the melody, a method believed to be used in the creation of "Hammer".
Distribution
When originally released, "Hammer" was issued as a 7" vinyl single, a common format for music distribution in the late 1960s.

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