Who Were The I-Threes? Bob Marley's Secret Weapons

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  • čas přidán 19. 02. 2023
  • The I-Threes are the most famous backup singing team in history. A supergroup that helped make Bob Marley and the Wailers the greatest reggae group in history.
    #reggae #bobmarley #ritamarley #judymowatt #marciagriffiths

Komentáře • 85

  • @BatmanBoss
    @BatmanBoss Před rokem +38

    The I threes backing Bob are perfect harmony.

  • @nasimaali9646
    @nasimaali9646 Před rokem +41

    They also paved the way for women reggae artists too! Being in a male dominated genre they solidified themselves as legends in their OWN right! Love to see them getting props as they are an integral part of Bob’s music.

    • @lawrencenjawe9875
      @lawrencenjawe9875 Před rokem +4

      You're right...Other early ones who propped up female singers in male-dominated reggae were Hortense Ellis, Phyllis Dillon and the late Cynthia Schloss...

    • @AS-wj1du
      @AS-wj1du Před rokem +1

      Marcia said Bob was so protective of them in the male industry of reggae

  • @haywardmccullough2762
    @haywardmccullough2762 Před rokem +10

    The I-Threes were super stars and very talented! They left their musical careers behind in order to support Bob Marley!

  • @sandybradshaw1879
    @sandybradshaw1879 Před rokem +14

    As a little girl in Jamaica 🇯🇲, I fell in love with the I-Threes first and then Bob Marley #lovesign

  • @johnmurphy6556
    @johnmurphy6556 Před rokem +13

    These 3 Queens blessed the world of reggae music with their voices in a way I will always be grateful for hearing.

  • @TheVent365
    @TheVent365 Před 3 měsíci +3

    They complemented Bob perfectly! Jamming Jamming Jamming

  • @AS-wj1du
    @AS-wj1du Před rokem +6

    The 3 ladies are gorgeous. Long live Bob 🎉

  • @dette3000
    @dette3000 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Finally someone is talking about them. I think they should do a movie on them.❤❤❤

  • @sistasoler77
    @sistasoler77 Před rokem +11

    Thank you for giving these Queens their flowers! 💐💐💐I love the I-Threes, their harmonies and distinct vocals were everything.

  • @malwalsabino519
    @malwalsabino519 Před 8 měsíci +5

    The golden voices...Rita, Marcia, and Judy.
    As Bob Marley fan, I regard the I three as backbone of the wailers. Their talent and sweet voice hit the heart and added mellow to Bob's songs.
    Thanks for the video and giving them the rightful credit.

  • @positive___soul
    @positive___soul Před rokem +10

    I was blessed to see Sistah Rita perform live, as well as Sistah Marcia Griffiths. Never seen Sistah Judy perform live. 💚💛❤️

  • @kaizenngobeni6773
    @kaizenngobeni6773 Před rokem +15

    The I were a gem. They are a marvel to listen to. Long live to the beautiful singers

  • @drock1297
    @drock1297 Před 4 měsíci +1

    They were golden!!!!

  • @lawrencenjawe9875
    @lawrencenjawe9875 Před rokem +17

    It's even rumored the I -Three were formed when the ladies performed at Lee Scratch Perry's birthday party.....Judy Mowatt was my heart-throb ❤️ when growing up listening to reggae ....Marcia Griffiths 's version of Nina Simone's Young Gifted snd Black is one of the greatest ever covers in 20th century popular music in my opinion ..... And Lord, she was and still is a BEAUTY in the 2000s.

  • @mature347
    @mature347 Před rokem +5

    When bob Marley sang in his song three little birds pitch beside my doorstep singing sweet song he was talking about the I threes and their sweet melody

  • @graceboyce4912
    @graceboyce4912 Před rokem +10

    Give thanks for such a profound acknowledgement of the I three Goddesses . They deserve this very beautiful unique tribute.
    Love and Light

  • @Word-Smithy
    @Word-Smithy Před rokem +6

    As a little girl in JA, I dreamed of being a part of something as magical as the I Threes. I have nothing but respect and admiration for these ladies and their body of work.

  • @foxybark
    @foxybark Před rokem +5

    They are so beautiful and talented. I love them all.

  • @shabaka4555
    @shabaka4555 Před rokem +13

    BEAUTIFUL, CULTURAL AND WONDERFUL!!🖤THE VOICES OF ANGLES FROM HEAVEN!! LONG-LIVE MARICA ,RITA AND JULLIE THESE SISTERS HOLD THEIR PLACE IN JAMAICAN ,AFRIKAN, AND WORLD HISTORY!!ONE-LOVE PEACE UNITY AND THANK-JAH!! 🇪🇹 FOR PUTTING TOGETHER THIS GROUP OF AFRIKAN POWER!! 🇪🇹

  • @gregoryharris8706
    @gregoryharris8706 Před rokem +5

    Behind every successful man, there're women.

  • @michaelvassel7732
    @michaelvassel7732 Před 2 měsíci

    Definitely the greatest melody u have ever heard ❤❤❤❤

  • @el.aye.bee.4477
    @el.aye.bee.4477 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This is one wonderful video. Thank you so much for this!

  • @Infinitebrandon
    @Infinitebrandon Před rokem +5

    Judy mowatt so beautiful 🙂. I always loved her

  • @Zopf-international
    @Zopf-international Před 11 měsíci +2

    I seen the I-Threes in Edinburgh in the early 80's. Even managed to dance with them. I never ever have seen more beautiful women. In spirit or looks. Wish there was more pics and films of them online. They should be seen more.

  • @gregoryspevack2263
    @gregoryspevack2263 Před rokem +7

    The are truly gifted women !

  • @anng.4542
    @anng.4542 Před rokem +3

    Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt

  • @JJShalashaska
    @JJShalashaska Před rokem +7

    Legendary singers, but let me say that Judy Mowatt is the Goddess of Reggae!
    About the I-Threes, I think that the choir that gave me more goosebumps and tears is the one in Babylon System!

  • @UnbotheredLA
    @UnbotheredLA Před 2 měsíci +1

    And they totally kicked ass! 😂 yes they did

  • @time_machine7013
    @time_machine7013 Před rokem +3

    😮 saw them live in 1976 and their voices really made the music mystical

  • @kofiofosu9051
    @kofiofosu9051 Před rokem +4

    Blessed ladies who brought feminine wailing to the group.

  • @user-qj2zc8ks3h
    @user-qj2zc8ks3h Před 8 dny

    The I three are the legend, the very legend🎉🎉🎉.

  • @gooner4life518
    @gooner4life518 Před rokem +4

    Rita was part of the original wailers

  • @Cookefan59
    @Cookefan59 Před měsícem

    Although I never had the pleasure to see Bob Marley while he was alive, I was blessed to see the I Threes when they accompanied Ziggy Marley on his “Hey World” tour I think it was 1984? He had The Wailers with him. It was an incredible show. There was one part of the show when he began doing his dads songs, not only the same vocal style but with ALL of his dad’s mannerisms and dance moves. It was absolutely chilling and thrilling to watch and of course the crowd went wild. It was also fantastic to see and hear The I Threes up there on stage singing together with those smooth beautiful vocals. I always had a great crush on Judy Mowatt. She was such a gorgeous sublime woman. Thanks for the video. It was very well done.

  • @steveberkson3873
    @steveberkson3873 Před rokem +3

    They had me with Natty Dread 💙

  • @patricialittle3124
    @patricialittle3124 Před 4 měsíci

    Wonderful backstory regarding the I Threes! I'm reading Rita Marley's book No Woman No Cry which is excellent!

  • @stuckintha90s
    @stuckintha90s Před rokem +8

    Great breakdown bro👍

  • @UnbotheredLA
    @UnbotheredLA Před 2 měsíci +1

    Respect

  • @helenlintrepide1034
    @helenlintrepide1034 Před rokem +1

    There voices..especially Macia Griffiths has helped me love vocal work even more

  • @phillipmhundwa642
    @phillipmhundwa642 Před rokem +2

    Well researched Bro. Keep it up. Always

  • @murcianity
    @murcianity Před rokem +7

    love it!! Are we gonna get one from the Barret brothers? Love this channel

  • @williama9283
    @williama9283 Před 5 měsíci

    good research work, awesome vocalist

  • @thembadube9589
    @thembadube9589 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for this. Would you please do a piece on Jimmy Cliff.

  • @andrewbradley1700
    @andrewbradley1700 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm surprised that Marcia's Stepping Out Of Babylon and Judy's Black Woman wasn't mentioned both classic roots reggae tunes in my opinion.

  • @alansjf33
    @alansjf33 Před rokem +1

    Great group .

  • @SOLYOSOLYO9479
    @SOLYOSOLYO9479 Před 5 měsíci

    Gracias 🔴🟡🟢

  • @PRODUCEDBYKEV
    @PRODUCEDBYKEV Před rokem +2

    Just wondering, No mention of I-Threes working with any Marley children?

  • @TheWesternunionman
    @TheWesternunionman Před rokem

    A great presentation. Thanks Blood

  • @jorgemachado9413
    @jorgemachado9413 Před rokem

    Increíblemente magicas en sus harmonias y arreglos vocales...una huella imborrable junto a la banda más grande de todos los tiempos....gracias I-threes por tanto arte hecho canción ❤️💛💚

  • @judas8897
    @judas8897 Před rokem +1

    Tell them Dready. Love your content. I like, I subscribe and share every video. I support your channel. Keep'em coming. Yes, I Yah.

  • @LKaramazov
    @LKaramazov Před rokem

    Great video! Great history!

  • @emmanuelagbevey6105
    @emmanuelagbevey6105 Před rokem

    Wonderful story ❤❤❤❤❤ blessed love ❤️

  • @selvynwilliams2160
    @selvynwilliams2160 Před rokem +1

    Like memories by score history we foundation

  • @edmundlubega9647
    @edmundlubega9647 Před rokem +2

    Very few male reggae artistes can make an impact without quality female backups. This is the ingredient missing in the otherwise outstanding reggae band "Earthkry"

  • @douglasbrown1194
    @douglasbrown1194 Před rokem +4

    They were accomplished reggae singers their own right before hooking up with Bob, he was a smart man, after the Wailers broke up, he chooses his band wisely

  • @garywilliams1201
    @garywilliams1201 Před rokem +3

    That was a Blessed time ⏲️ of life Wisdom Understanding Knowledge and Spiritual Diligence Ambation Dignified Teaching of the Father and Life Lessons was the Inspiration Give Thanks To Jah RASTARFAR I HAILE KING SELASSIE I Jah Guide 🌄🇬🇭🇯🇲🇰🇳💚💛❤🫀

  • @mature347
    @mature347 Před rokem

    I like this video it's very informative

  • @acosragus
    @acosragus Před 6 měsíci

  • @footprintstherapy
    @footprintstherapy Před rokem

    Well done on this presentation 🎉🎉🎉

  • @MegaFOUNDATION1
    @MegaFOUNDATION1 Před rokem

    THERE IS SO MUCH HISTORY YOU DO NOT KNOW ABOUT BOB MARLEY, TRENCH TOWN, AND THE BACK UP VOCALS. SEE RAS CARDO REGGAE FROM TRENCH TOWN AND HIS CREW TO LET THEM TEACH YOU THE TRUTH. RASPECT!!

    • @MegaFOUNDATION1
      @MegaFOUNDATION1 Před rokem

      SHARE THE REGGAE CREATION COPYRIGHTS WITH THE WORLD. REGGAE WAS CREATED BY RAS CARDO NOT -"THE WHITE MAN".

  • @cameroncrawford2029
    @cameroncrawford2029 Před rokem +1

    Jesus had his disciples,
    Bob hasa' his I three's.. JAH'* rastafaride

  • @atshabal
    @atshabal Před rokem

    Actually they supposed just to do some recording sessions for them then Bob asked them to tour the rest his history.

  • @berylhemmings7003
    @berylhemmings7003 Před rokem

    Drinking wata/ other wata supliez must be different so they don't wash carz/clothz wid drinking waterz

  • @noeljames9114
    @noeljames9114 Před rokem +1

    Time you show YOUR FACE ..who are you...whats YOUR name.introduce YOUR SELF

  • @ericthathaisen1081
    @ericthathaisen1081 Před rokem

    Cool,but you are speaking way too fast for a listener.

  • @henryracingcompany6909

    The best