Bunny Wailer - The Old Dragon

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  • @willieluncheonette
    @willieluncheonette Před 7 lety +36

    A PRIME EXAMPLE OF JUST HOW GREAT BUNNY WAILER IS AND ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS I'VE EVER HEARD. THE OLD DRAGON.
    Old Dragon is not a Wailers' song, but rather a solo effort from Bunny Wailer, one of the three original Wailers, after he left the band. It originally appeared on an album called Struggle recorded in Jamaica 1978-79. What is most unusual about The Old Dragon is Bunny chose to open EVERY LIVE SHOW with this song and it is a song about THE DEVIL. "Now this is the history of one whose beginning was not in the womb/ Nor whose ending in the grave/ LUCIFER, THE OLD DRAGON."
    Imagine hearing Bunny live and this magnificent song opens the show. The question most people ask next is "Why would this beautiful, spiritual man choose a song about the devil to open each concert?" Bunny has stated it is better to acknowledge the devil and give him his due right up frontrather than pretend he doesn't exist and have him sneak up on you later and cause considerable harm. I theorized (and it's nothing more than that) Bunny might have conceived the idea of beginning every show with a song about the devil from an incident that occurred during a live Wailers show in late 1964. A power failure hit the area and the room was plunged into blackness. Patrons started throwing bottles, smashing chairs and stage equipment and a riot ensued. The musicians hid in a bathroom backstage. This terrifying event provided the inspiration for some Wailers songs like Jumbie Jamboree. The word "jumbie" means ghost, or "duppy" And if a person is called a "duppy" it means he has no soul or feelings. So I'm just thinking if this event unleashed such awful negative vibes, perhaps Bunny thought it's better to acknowledge the cause of all this darkness right at the outset. Anyway, it's just an idea. What's important is this stunningly beautiful song.
    I was fortunate to see Bunny on his first visit to America at Radio City Music Hall here in New York City. Third row, the closest I've ever sat for a reggae show. Bunny has a rare talent of being strong and forceful and delicate at the same time. When he started the show with this magnificent song, it was absolute heaven to be there.
    God, this is an amazing song. I urge everyone to hear it.
    Now this is the history of one
    Whose beginning was not in the womb
    Nor whose ending in the grave
    Lucifer the old dragon
    Once upon a time
    In Holy Mount Zion
    Where have always been one perfection
    All Jah children
    They are gathered, around.. Jah throne
    Chanting songs.. and songs of praises
    Then one, a certain one called Lucifer
    Where envy greed and lust for power
    And there were others, who were aspired by his ways
    He had accomplices, who were aspired by his ways
    Dress back Satan! You don't get Jah children no more
    There was a man cry in a Holy Mount Zion
    Which caused the casting out of the host of Satan
    Who then came down here as the serpent, upon, this earth
    With his splish his sorrows and his woes
    Then he sought, the soul of Adam
    And in Eve he put the sting of evil
    And all nations, did learn of his ways
    All nations tongues of nations did learn of his ways
    Dress back Satan! You can't get Jah children no more
    Now is the same, the same old dragon, yeah
    ?? old dragon Satan
    Who have caused Jah little children, to go, astray
    With his promises, his scornful and dirty ways
    He is appointed for a time and season
    There to rule over and to deceive all nations
    And then, he, shall be put away
    Then after all these things, he shall be put away
    There shall appear
    The mighty Angel, trodding out of Zion
    And having, their key, to the bottomless pit
    And the great chain of lightening, in his hand, oh yes
    Then he shall grab hold on the dragon
    Grab hold of him Lucifer and Satan
    And he's goin' to bound him bound him bound him
    For I-ver more
    And he's goin' to bound him bound him bound him For I-ver more
    And he can never get away never get away
    Never get away never get away
    Never get away never get away
    Never get away
    REAPEAT CHORUSES

  • @max1970806
    @max1970806 Před 5 lety +7

    No ordinary song..Bunny speaks truth to power. What an inspiring tune

  • @laminedrammeh9738
    @laminedrammeh9738 Před 7 lety +8

    A rebel with a cause, a revolutionary through his music.

  • @dirk-yvmooij4783
    @dirk-yvmooij4783 Před 7 lety +6

    This really is the best song ever made, this is what being a rastha is about, to trust on the truth that we all will be free at the end...one aim, one heart, on destiny......

  • @ralphcat1972
    @ralphcat1972 Před 3 lety +6

    Rest easy Bunny. One love.

  • @pumkinbutt66
    @pumkinbutt66 Před 14 lety +15

    Never heard this before. Profound, and provocative! Stirred something in my heart.

    • @firstlinvallastbogues1204
      @firstlinvallastbogues1204 Před 7 lety +3

      Rastafari live children peace one love Rastafari live

    • @Dubme2poss
      @Dubme2poss Před rokem

      Your totally correct...... There are alot of tracks from Bunny that I haven't heard myself. I tried throughout the years to check different platforms for Bunny Wailer tracks and it was no surprise that I wouldn't find much. Unfortunately ,it took him to pass away for someone like me to listen to all what Bunny has to offer song wise and track wise? While he was alive, he was the one setting his own prices on Ebay? Were talking like $600 for his Lp,s? Bunny Wailer has many many great tracks and albums but you needed to be lucky just to find the gem? Since Bunny himself was setting his own prices on eBay I couldn't afford his gems? But now it's different since his passing? Bunny didn't like sharing his music? Certain albums and or 10in 7in vinyl were always difficult to find? I understand though, as an artist your not wanting tom, dick, and jane to easily find and listen to an artist for free? So, while alive he would throw bits and pieces of his music knowing that most of his better music isn't easy to find? I tried very hard and for many years to get closer and closer to Bunny Wailer tracks on vinyl but never succeed, Until his passing? I was always so curious why his prices were so high for his music? I definitely want to hear the whole album of who ever artist before I shell out $500 or $600 for the album? The man can sing? Many tracks I'm in the process of getting my hands on, and many tracks I've never heard too? Truth

    • @shieldoffaith3574
      @shieldoffaith3574 Před měsícem

      That’s the Spirit of The Most High God 🙌 Yeshua is king of kings and Lord of Lords 👑

  • @darmok8472
    @darmok8472 Před 14 lety +8

    It's off the album Struggle and it was released in 1978. The whole album is class btw.

  • @runnykingjonn5930
    @runnykingjonn5930 Před 5 lety +5

    All hail the only living king of reagge music. Still feel like new tune in 2018. Love and light king bunny

    • @lawrencenjawe1935
      @lawrencenjawe1935 Před 4 lety

      Yeah but Burning Spear may have something to say about that too.

  • @kingjah4001
    @kingjah4001 Před 2 lety +1

    THE BEST!
    RIP The Legendary One...Bunny Wailer.
    One Love For I ver👍🏿🙏🏿✌🏿

  • @tloumahlaba4710
    @tloumahlaba4710 Před 3 lety +4

    Rip legend forever remembered 🙏

  • @truskool1971
    @truskool1971 Před rokem

    JAAAAAAH , RAS TAFARI FOR IVER !!!
    I AN I SEH EQUAL RIGHTS ,JUSTICE AND LIBERY FOR ALL , OVER ALL !!
    Teach dem Jah Bunny , just like ah you teach Bob ,

  • @Angel44445
    @Angel44445 Před 7 měsíci

    LET JAH BE PRAISED 🔥 🙏🏾 🔥💚💛❤️LOVELY TUNESSSSSS THANKU BUNNY WAILER🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯%NICENESS BINGI LOVE IT🙏🏾

  • @millitantangel4158
    @millitantangel4158 Před rokem +1

    RISE IN EVERLASTING POWER TO ONE OF THE GREATEST MUZIKAL GENIUSES THAT IS BUNNY WAILER🔥🔥🔥 IT'S THE FIRST TIME HEARING THIS TUNE ... I FELT IT... I'M NOW GONNA PLAY IT AGAIN... GIVE THANKHS FOR BRINGING THE PURRRRE FYAH IYAH 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DubMistress
    @DubMistress Před 4 lety +1

    Prayers Up for the Legendary Jah B. Thank you for posting Sly Dunbar. Tears as I had not heard this masterpiece in many years.

  • @diamondw9297
    @diamondw9297 Před 3 lety +3

    RIP Bunny Wailer

  • @gail8341
    @gail8341 Před rokem

    What an anointed prophet was Jah B. Such truth in these lyrics. Rest in eternal peace your music will enlighten tose to come as it did me.

    • @gail8341
      @gail8341 Před rokem

      Forgot to mention the day of06/29/23.

  • @marxkatjiuongua9995
    @marxkatjiuongua9995 Před 5 lety +1

    All I see is spiritual greatness in this big tune by Jah B.. nuff respect!

  • @rosemariefedee7006
    @rosemariefedee7006 Před 3 lety +2

    He was for sure a Prophet, did his work ....powerful and strong music to open our eyes...sure

  • @ericpolivka3651
    @ericpolivka3651 Před 3 lety

    I had Struggle on tape in the 90's. This is my favorite song on it for sure. And he will never get away 🎵🎼🎶

  • @guavajellyjam
    @guavajellyjam Před 4 lety +3

    No one did it better ! Get well soon Jah B !!

  • @munden1971
    @munden1971 Před 15 lety +2

    Cool song. Bunny Wailer is a great Reggae artist.

  • @sophiehaynes6107
    @sophiehaynes6107 Před 4 měsíci

    Ever living ever giving Bunny Wailer

  • @lilflower56
    @lilflower56 Před 10 lety +3

    Truth. Love this song

  • @lawrencenjawe1935
    @lawrencenjawe1935 Před 4 lety +4

    This is Nyabinghi (traditional drumming style)with the piano adding contemporary pop flourishes. Great from a Great?

  • @dagocharlottendri1571
    @dagocharlottendri1571 Před 5 lety +3

    This man is great.

  • @jubai12345
    @jubai12345 Před rokem +1

    RIP Brother

  • @indigenouslife9123
    @indigenouslife9123 Před 3 lety +2

    These men were prophets,no doubth about that

  • @MDrewHart
    @MDrewHart Před rokem

    Song is utter magic, and has haunted me for this entire year --

  • @volisorroberts2320
    @volisorroberts2320 Před 7 lety

    yes jabi it's only the truth in Reggae,such inspiration,( but only those who are worthy will hear) Shalom my brethren. (he shall be put away)

  • @user-by3pe6yu2x
    @user-by3pe6yu2x Před 7 měsíci

    Confidence indeed respect on mo thank compliment
    One❤😂🎉😎🐟

  • @geoffreylungu1957
    @geoffreylungu1957 Před 3 lety +1

    The origin of sin outlined

  • @kenjayaya2819
    @kenjayaya2819 Před 10 měsíci +3

    If you want to hear a song of understanding the evil systems that exist, disguised as legitimate institutions..
    This is the song to listen to every morning at sunrise.
    Imagine hearing this as a call to prayer on a loud PA system.
    It'll change your understanding of things in rhis world

    • @haggai3.477
      @haggai3.477 Před 9 měsíci

      POWER is the By PRODUCT of PRESENCE.
      PRESENCE is the Fragrance of the Inner/ Spirit Man.
      PRESENCE is the Spiritual Frequency that one EMITS.
      POWER is the Positioning of Particular Principles toward the achievement of PURPOSE.
      PURPOSE is the PRODUCT THAT A PERSON'S PRESENCE PRODUCES IN A SPECIFIC SITUATION OR ENVIRONMENT.
      VISION is the ability to SEE what is Being SAID.
      PRODUCTION is the birthing of a VISION.
      CREATION is the connection between the VISION and PRODUCTION.
      10The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
      JOHN 10: 10 NLT.
      “What kind of man did you go into the wilderness to see? Was he a weak reed, swayed by every breath of wind? 25Or were you expecting to see a man dressed in expensive clothes? No, people who wear beautiful clothes and live in luxury are found in palaces. 26Were you looking for a prophet? Yes, and he is more than a prophet. 27John is the man to whom the Scriptures refer when they say,
      ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,
      and he will prepare your way before you.’d
      28I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!”
      LUKE 7: 24-28 NLT.

  • @Pro3737pro1
    @Pro3737pro1 Před 11 lety +2

    fantastic

  • @user-by3pe6yu2x
    @user-by3pe6yu2x Před 7 měsíci

    The older Bob is his favorite guests funny😂❤🎉😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😮😢😅😅

  • @marcuscharles7750
    @marcuscharles7750 Před 2 lety

    One of
    The best concert I saw on St. Croix,Burning Spear,Culture too

  • @meshackhlungwane7544
    @meshackhlungwane7544 Před 11 lety

    And he,shall be put away.lucifer time is limited never meant to last but only for a time being n to go forever.Great tune.

  • @Masscool259
    @Masscool259 Před 9 lety +5

    Serious freedom fighter and never uses a gun

  • @rastamadiag
    @rastamadiag Před 14 lety

    Les compagnons De Bob.De Grands artistes!

  • @SoulRebellll
    @SoulRebellll Před 12 lety +1

    @nfreese from 1976 to 1986/7 you can try everything, from Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Gladiators, VICEROYS, Twinkle Brothers to Don Carlos Ijahman Levi, Israel Vibration and so many others...thousands of artists...and you still have the new artist like Midnite, Dezarie or Groundation and others Bless

  • @guavajellyjam
    @guavajellyjam Před 4 lety

    Happy Born Day Bunny ! 👑👊💚💛❤

  • @altheasyewart8616
    @altheasyewart8616 Před 7 lety

    For ever played till bufomet get put away still a chant in 2017.hail mr Livingston

  • @cezarklosowski228
    @cezarklosowski228 Před 7 lety +3

    Amazing

  • @NathanRizet
    @NathanRizet Před 11 lety

    and one of the greatest !

  • @Colinthediver
    @Colinthediver Před 3 lety +1

    Rest In Peace 😭

  • @THIERNO5555
    @THIERNO5555 Před 8 lety +1

    Yesss Bunny Wailer !!!

  • @OrIginalMsBongo
    @OrIginalMsBongo Před 13 lety +3

    pure Bible dat. check it out for yourselves

  • @bridgettegumbs8384
    @bridgettegumbs8384 Před rokem

    Sing it bunny

  • @rasngaboofficial
    @rasngaboofficial Před 2 měsíci

    This song fam🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🫶🫶🫶💯💯💯🫶🫶🫶🫶💚💛❤️

  • @alexanderchilufya4260
    @alexanderchilufya4260 Před 5 lety +1

    This music is like Iam seeing what he saw

  • @user-jr3zm1jb5s
    @user-jr3zm1jb5s Před 4 lety

    I still love my sons

  • @juliedixon8031
    @juliedixon8031 Před 4 lety

    Bug tune. Words are powerful

  • @anthonyroberts694
    @anthonyroberts694 Před 6 lety

    2ø06 New Year's day had to wait for like 3 hours to get to our hotel room, they put our belongings in store.. It's now called Tulip 🌷 Inn.. Back then it was Terminus.. Never assume you handle the weed.

  • @iam10000000
    @iam10000000 Před 6 lety

    handle the dragon... fly on him :D

  • @skimdread
    @skimdread Před 13 lety +1

    @nfreese you have to give Culture (aka Joseph Hill) a try, you may also enjoy Burning Spear, Dennis Brown and Garnet Silk

  • @jamiesmith428
    @jamiesmith428 Před 8 lety +1

    High five Bunny

  • @johnweekes1475
    @johnweekes1475 Před 7 lety +3

    TRUTH IS TRUTH

  • @Sha0lin01
    @Sha0lin01 Před 12 lety

    wow!

  • @richardkwesi427
    @richardkwesi427 Před 2 lety +1

    Scheme scheme 145 Psalm 24 Scheme 112 Psalm 24 ABOOWA Scheme EWE lambs Judah said Scheme 83

  • @125ashton
    @125ashton Před 12 lety

    quality artist!:L

  • @bastido_
    @bastido_ Před 14 lety +1

    from when it is?

  • @richardkwesi427
    @richardkwesi427 Před 2 lety

    Scheme Monsalad Psalm 24 Scheme Judah side scheme scheme of things scheme Judah side lotou

  • @mablazo
    @mablazo Před 13 lety

    high high nyabhingi stuff

  • @richardkwesi427
    @richardkwesi427 Před 2 lety

    Psalm 🙏 145 Psalm 24 Scheme Scheme Scheme

  • @user-jh8ob5ik1d
    @user-jh8ob5ik1d Před 10 měsíci

    Seriously

  • @richardkwesi427
    @richardkwesi427 Před 2 lety

    Scheme own you would like Something

  • @user-by3pe6yu2x
    @user-by3pe6yu2x Před 6 měsíci

    Upon loosen red. Blood cell
    The white cell only
    Iron definitely home
    Body reaction is horrible age 😢 o don't eat pig feet clearly Rasta pasta 🍝 West cape coral ❤😂🎉

  • @richardkwesi427
    @richardkwesi427 Před 2 lety

    Scheme Psalm 🙏 24 ABOOWA Scheme EWE 112