John Legend performs live "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley at 2017 Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony

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  • @CruzManPook
    @CruzManPook 9 місяців тому +26

    They looking the way they look cause he just beautifully said and reitterated what bob was saying almost 50 years ago …. Rest in ital eternity brotha bob ✊🏼

  • @tevitasitani2799
    @tevitasitani2799 4 роки тому +361

    The most potent weapon. Not a bomb, not a attack, but a song.

    • @slowasturtle5704
      @slowasturtle5704 3 роки тому +6

      the most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed....Biko

    • @edilsonvargas9977
      @edilsonvargas9977 3 роки тому +1

      Fantastic!

    • @vamountainman2512
      @vamountainman2512 3 роки тому +2

      A potent weapon indeed, just never wielded because the population is too ignorant to absorb what is actually said.

    • @Hargeysa
      @Hargeysa 2 роки тому +1

      Bullshit. No song ever freed a country.

    • @roselandebazelais8236
      @roselandebazelais8236 2 роки тому

      O yes!!!!!

  • @wayneriley8142
    @wayneriley8142 7 років тому +1315

    Bob Marley. The legend. I live 10mins away from his house. 😎🇯🇲

    • @chetanhmeshram
      @chetanhmeshram 6 років тому +10

      Wayne Riley do you sing tooo

    • @nonyabizness.original
      @nonyabizness.original 6 років тому +5

      beautiful country, st. anne.

    • @ReubenMosia
      @ReubenMosia 5 років тому +49

      I live ten minutes away from Nelson Mandela's house

    • @staffordnelson9053
      @staffordnelson9053 5 років тому +15

      i live 2k miles away from both you and him! sad!

    • @faithcodera5513
      @faithcodera5513 5 років тому +8

      Yes.. Im from philippines but i lived before in jamaica.. came to his house in new kingstlne

  • @mikoyrodriguez7546
    @mikoyrodriguez7546 5 років тому +397

    In this performance I realize how good singer John legend is.

    • @iconmq
      @iconmq 4 роки тому +5

      any song that does not fit the soul of an artist cannot prove that artist as being good or great.... sometimes , because the choice of the song is so bad that your first impression is the singer is not a singer at all!

    • @burlhorse61
      @burlhorse61 4 роки тому +1

      i've seen him live-great vocals!!

    • @eurolifee46m39
      @eurolifee46m39 4 роки тому +2

      Mitchell Burnings was a million times better than this guy. After hearing Mitchell first this guy is a joke

    • @laner1172
      @laner1172 4 роки тому +1

      .... it took you this long?

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 роки тому +1

      Really!!!!! He has always been a great singer

  • @stephaniecannon410
    @stephaniecannon410 Рік тому +51

    Mr. John Legend, definitely changed the atmosphere in that place.
    The right song sung by the right artist at the right time changes everything. 🌹

  • @bigburryboy
    @bigburryboy 7 років тому +469

    Bob Marley would be proud hearing u singing this song.

    • @nickjohnson864
      @nickjohnson864 7 років тому +14

      Rohan Burrell. That's what he ask us in his song . won't u help to sing . redemption songs

    • @stacybrenda9409
      @stacybrenda9409 5 років тому +10

      He is singing to the wrong people who do not undestand the emotion behind the redemption song

    • @gontronmiaou
      @gontronmiaou 4 роки тому

      😏😏😏

    • @josor9902
      @josor9902 3 роки тому +3

      do you really think Bob Marley would love hearing his song whitewashed - there's a reason why Marley sang his song in Jamaican patois

    • @georgetester
      @georgetester 2 роки тому +3

      @@josor9902 because that was his accent bruv you think John legend should fake a jam accent 🤣🤣

  • @dwltv8390
    @dwltv8390 5 років тому +41

    Let me see all the proud Jamaicans up in here🇯🇲❣️❣️❣️❣️you surely made Bob Marley proud John❣️

    • @slowasturtle5704
      @slowasturtle5704 3 роки тому +1

      this is not About Jamaica. Don't be narrow minded.

  • @deandavis9426
    @deandavis9426 4 роки тому +26

    Well, BOB's name is Universal. From Japan to USA to Europe to Africa, to New Zealand, BOB is UNIVERSAL!!! Jah Lives!

  • @MuyingoSiraj
    @MuyingoSiraj 6 років тому +162

    03:33, It is okay to cry. I cried listening to this in 2018. The lyrics are timeless. The biggest percentage of the world (probably not in that room) are singing "redemption songs" everyday.

  • @fimmt684
    @fimmt684 4 роки тому +92

    To the people thinking this song is a beautiful and touching piece, imagine this is only the tip of the iceberg, the icing on the cake of Bob Marley´s musical career. This is mainly why he is my favorite artist of all time, every album he has ever made is original and incredibly solid, there is such a perfection about his music, he grabbed a simple concept and molded it into a magic and pure sound that punches the soul in many ways.

  • @kimmariefaber4636
    @kimmariefaber4636 10 місяців тому +8

    John Legend singing this song, Bob Marley’s song, is perfect- his voice and piano playing and the lyrics are making me cry

  • @ranjamusic
    @ranjamusic 11 місяців тому +12

    Oh my gosh! This rendition of Bob Marley's Redemption Song by John Legend is simply amazing; This brings tears to all eyes, no matter what the creed. Wow!

  • @danielevinger5059
    @danielevinger5059 6 років тому +446

    Amazing moment. Mr. Marley's words still carry a profound message. John Legend honored him admirably.

  • @DanAmareOfficial
    @DanAmareOfficial 6 років тому +136

    The perfection in his voice is just crazy!!

  • @cocospots
    @cocospots 6 років тому +45

    He is simply not given enough credit he is a true talent.

  • @sybilpurdey6203
    @sybilpurdey6203 2 роки тому +19

    Was very lucky to see Bob Marley perform this song at Crystal Palace concert bowl 1980 .

  • @redred-tr6ne
    @redred-tr6ne 6 років тому +39

    Bob Marley should be a national hero, his songs will forever be in our hearts. My favorite of all is "War"

    • @purebeauty8901
      @purebeauty8901 5 років тому +7

      He is international hero

    • @iganzeharera4804
      @iganzeharera4804 4 роки тому +2

      @@purebeauty8901 even in heaven they sing his songs and devil also would enjoy from down there and aliens would as well

    • @douglasbrown1194
      @douglasbrown1194 2 роки тому

      In Africa it's Nelson Mandela and Bob Marley.

  • @gueffnysylvain3827
    @gueffnysylvain3827 Рік тому +48

    Legend never die. Bob Marley always on our heart.

  • @kingkwamda1st
    @kingkwamda1st 4 роки тому +61

    John Legend has moved me with his voice and musical talent on so many occasions and this time is no different. He is most definitely a soul traveling from old times. I'm very proud to have him as a brother and I'm sure Bob is proud as well🙏

  • @sazomere9467
    @sazomere9467 7 років тому +477

    Bob Marley lives in our hearts forever❤️

  • @sdhargay
    @sdhargay 3 роки тому +10

    Bob Marley deserved a Nobel Prize himself, posthumously.

  • @fabuchap2545
    @fabuchap2545 2 місяці тому +3

    As I get older this song seeps deeper and deeper into my soul. Now I listen to it and I’m fighting back tears. God bless you Bob, and thank you John for such a beautiful rendition.❤

  • @jahhope853
    @jahhope853 7 років тому +151

    One love from Jamaica

    • @biancapeace4974
      @biancapeace4974 3 роки тому +1

      One love from Cape Town, South Africa ✌️💜💡

  • @Nixgato
    @Nixgato 4 місяці тому +3

    Such a staggering rendition of this song. The pacing is incredibly moving.

  • @bonniecolon7680
    @bonniecolon7680 Рік тому +16

    “We’ve got to fulfill the book”--Bob Marley

  • @ManjitSinghMJ
    @ManjitSinghMJ 2 роки тому +6

    Bob just wanted all the human stay together in peace and harmony. Love you Bob Marley.

  • @josephtoto80
    @josephtoto80 4 роки тому +30

    I bet Bob would have cried listening to this beatiful performance.

  • @carollynch5080
    @carollynch5080 18 днів тому

    Wonderful - proud Jamaican 🇯🇲 here. Bob was always sending a message through his songs.

  • @pedrogouveia9884
    @pedrogouveia9884 7 років тому +46

    Great version. First time I heard this song on piano. So nice. powerful voice as well the lyrics.

  • @robertsheppard5556
    @robertsheppard5556 11 місяців тому +2

    The perfect occasion, the perfect setting, a sweet song, and a great artist... A brief delightful moment that elevates minds and spirits.

  • @byroncortezmusic1327
    @byroncortezmusic1327 7 років тому +218

    Hitting on the nail... artists like John Legend, Alicia Keys, Emili Sandé among others are the ones who truly keep carrying legacies for uprising & freedom like Bob did back then... immense respect always to all these incredible true artists.

    • @lucasjamesmusic
      @lucasjamesmusic 5 років тому +2

      BYRON CORTEZ MUSIC Rihanna too.

    • @african7708
      @african7708 2 роки тому

      Yah indeed them Marchant ships robbed Africa of its greatest we just been left with a bunch of dictators who rule with an iron fist, they rob Africa of its natural resources, they kill her children with unspeakable poverty tho we will forward we will overcome Aluta continue

  • @romeondiweni736
    @romeondiweni736 7 років тому +28

    RIP Bob Marley..one of the greatest to ever live!!!

  • @shaneamajohnson6006
    @shaneamajohnson6006 4 роки тому +9

    One of Bob's strengths as a songwriter was he knew that it's not just what you write it's how you deliver it...it's not just what you say it's what you don't say...he was human....

  • @lindageorge2910
    @lindageorge2910 7 років тому +64

    Wow! Brought tears to my eyes. Peace to all...

  • @alejandronopasanada8753
    @alejandronopasanada8753 7 років тому +658

    I feel like some of them looked a little funny because he was talking to them and they know it. Beautiful.

    • @janetburgess8359
      @janetburgess8359 6 років тому

      Alejandro Nopasanada facts

    • @mumbigikuyu3421
      @mumbigikuyu3421 5 років тому +21

      They know he is singing about them but these devils don't care. It's actually a compliment to them.

    • @MerandaSilva
      @MerandaSilva 5 років тому +23

      What observation! Absolutely. He sang the sang right into their skins and the brains. A lot of awkwardness among the crowd.

    • @lilmanDev
      @lilmanDev 5 років тому +2

      Facts

    • @surfteejay
      @surfteejay 5 років тому +38

      Do we really have to kill the moment with this nonsense comments? Do you even know what kind of ceremony this is? This the Nobel Price awards, not bankers meeting. People from around the world get an award for a fantastic contribution to humanity, a contribution like Bob Marley did... this song is well placed in this ceremony and you all should have more respect when talking about things that you don't understand. Sorry about the tone but one gets really angry when seing these kind of comments from people whos best contribution to humanity is spitting out garbage like these.

  • @sandraperkins203
    @sandraperkins203 2 роки тому +14

    This is beautiful. Love John Legend's singing and piano playing. Give's this song a deeper meaning. 🌹

  • @Youtube.10a
    @Youtube.10a 4 роки тому +32

    Why have i not heard this performance before!! Its AMAZING!

  • @mehrzadm8899
    @mehrzadm8899 5 років тому +16

    What a song for the venue! Brought tears to my eyes!

  • @tegaakpoviri1605
    @tegaakpoviri1605 3 роки тому +5

    His songs don't just remind us about him, but also what he wanted us to achieve. Amazing Legendary Bob Marley, thanks John Legend.

  • @lisakinsale7761
    @lisakinsale7761 3 роки тому +4

    John Legend did justice to this Bob Marley classic, who was rightly a legend himself 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

  • @cuteislandchild1555
    @cuteislandchild1555 6 років тому +18

    Any years later, and this song is still very relevant today

  • @donerickamili3884
    @donerickamili3884 2 роки тому +2

    Bob Marley just came to life to cheer for John the Legend.

  • @badkarma8707
    @badkarma8707 3 роки тому +8

    Dude just redeemed himself with me, personally... I believe Mr. Marley would've been quite alright with this rendition. Very nicely done!

  • @vanesasallego8598
    @vanesasallego8598 5 років тому +2

    John, your wife and you help our family so much. Depression and world politics bring us down. But there is hope, there is hope!

  • @chamberlainachilihu3035
    @chamberlainachilihu3035 5 років тому +19

    John legend is such a gifted Artist i ever seen in my generation

  • @stacyb1341
    @stacyb1341 Рік тому +1

    Bob worked tirelessly for peace. For his song to be performed at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony...there are no words.

  • @loriburke7856
    @loriburke7856 3 роки тому +20

    John legend is a legend in my book! I'm sure he is to many others as well. What a great talent and man❤

  • @douglaslang2218
    @douglaslang2218 2 роки тому +1

    The space this is preformed in is something else.. so many emotions with the emptiness of some of the background and the windows.

  • @Psilio
    @Psilio 5 років тому +7

    I had honestly not heard of John Legend before the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, but every time i hear him now after that, he makes my heart and soul break, and I love him for it.

  • @louis-alexandregregoire-sa5361
    @louis-alexandregregoire-sa5361 2 роки тому +2

    Bob Marley was a warrior happy to move on to peace, the real thing he was seeking. RIP Mr Marley.

  • @SuperBettyBoo57
    @SuperBettyBoo57 4 роки тому +14

    Mr Legend, this was an amazing interpretation of one of Bob's greatest writings!!! Forward ever, backward never!!!!!!!

  • @LarryScoburgh
    @LarryScoburgh 18 днів тому

    Such powerful words from Bob . Thanks Mr. Legend for repeating them.

  • @devinebarnes6035
    @devinebarnes6035 5 років тому +6

    Songs of freedom, power, n a message of selfworth for all mankind. One love

  • @ARIZJOE
    @ARIZJOE 2 роки тому +13

    Great job, John. A cover worthy of the original. Powerful voice, piano, beauty in simplicity.

  • @jonathandady5
    @jonathandady5 5 років тому +10

    The first video I've ever watched and felt as if I was in the lyrics. Beautiful

  • @ackeemkelly405
    @ackeemkelly405 6 років тому +78

    This man is brave just look at hid audience lol mr john

  • @beverleyminard9273
    @beverleyminard9273 6 років тому +5

    Beautiful. The takeaway of the song is made crystal clear through John Ledgen's possession of it.

  • @nsaykilaelvis
    @nsaykilaelvis 4 роки тому +2

    oh my!
    See the faces of the audience!
    That clapping at the end is not unlikely to be a formality.
    Great performance from John Legend.
    And he edited the lyrics around atomic energy (bomb) - a legend indeed
    #RedemptionSong

  • @viliguns
    @viliguns 4 роки тому +14

    Legend singing a song by a Legend. Rest easy, uncle Bob. One love, everyone 🤟🤙

  • @danielortilla9850
    @danielortilla9850 2 роки тому +1

    bob marley sing from the heart i still love the classics

  • @diddyphil6196
    @diddyphil6196 3 роки тому +3

    Unbelievable vocals from Legend.Bob will be smiling down from heaven.

  • @reelgriot
    @reelgriot 2 місяці тому +1

    We were created by words, we live by words, we move by words, and our entire existence...by words. If you hear these words, and are not moved...then there is something missing from deep within your soul.

  • @toetutesarinalavea7630
    @toetutesarinalavea7630 7 років тому +22

    ONE LOVE ONE NATION!!!! BOB MARLEY MESSAGE FOREVER LIVES ON JAH RASTA FARI!!!

  • @loriburke7856
    @loriburke7856 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful man and beautiful John Legend . .Thank you John for imororitalizing Bob Marley. No woman no cry..

  • @ogersteiner
    @ogersteiner 7 років тому +5

    I am speechless...just wow...Thank you John...you help keep my heart open to all!!!

  • @simplexj4298
    @simplexj4298 3 роки тому

    If there was a Nobel Prize for music, Bob Marley had earned it!

  • @razshakya
    @razshakya 5 років тому +11

    The number one song of earth.

  • @ambaidongesit4868
    @ambaidongesit4868 Рік тому +1

    Imagine being in the audience, so good. I can't wait to win a Nobel a prize, and be in a midst like this. Fingers crossed.

  • @geffcanapi9073
    @geffcanapi9073 5 років тому +5

    Such a powerful song sung by a great singer. Hit like if you agree

  • @mommygarcia9137
    @mommygarcia9137 2 роки тому +2

    John Legend’s voice is absolutely Perfection !! Beautiful song beautiful voice !!!!

  • @ladybuginred2177
    @ladybuginred2177 4 роки тому +3

    Sung so soulfully by John and still do relevant to our lives today!!

  • @shininglightstar843
    @shininglightstar843 4 роки тому +2

    Powerful, powerful, powerful indeed,.
    The incredible powerful performer and artist , Bob Marley.
    We lost another truly authentic and beautiful soul.
    RIP xxx😇😇😇😇😇

  • @NuclearAgePeace
    @NuclearAgePeace 7 років тому +20

    Beautiful! Thank you, John, for adding your voice for peace. Congratulations to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons!

  • @maronabrowne8427
    @maronabrowne8427 5 років тому +2

    I felt so proud to be Caribbean powerful song. Bob Marley lives on.

  • @gwenrenee8641
    @gwenrenee8641 5 років тому +9

    John Legend !!!! Thank You for your Authenticity and Honesty to SING the truth. This isn't even america and these are the stiffest looking audience.............WOW. Beginning at 1:34 the camera is on her and she just doesn't know how to respond to the truth being delivered so heartfelt and pure.................without anger and protest. Bob Marley was bringing people together in a peaceful way and people were opening up...............................Story sounds way too familiar.

  • @lindakooima7903
    @lindakooima7903 4 роки тому +2

    the Lord bless and keep John Legend safe and his family. Amen

  • @aarongoodman6255
    @aarongoodman6255 7 років тому +55

    John Legend is a powerhouse. Just beautiful.

  • @Mudjie50
    @Mudjie50 Рік тому

    What a pairing, John Legend singing Bob Marley.. That song always makes me cry wishing things were "mo betta!'

  • @robertafoginthemorning6678
    @robertafoginthemorning6678 4 роки тому +3

    Bob Marley is a legend. One of the best ever.

  • @ivonnecolon8471
    @ivonnecolon8471 Рік тому

    Mr. Legend gives to this song a very special feeling that touches the heart of the listener. It is Iike something is holding and pressing your heart .

  • @moisechama2664
    @moisechama2664 3 місяці тому

    Wherever Bob is, He's proud of how John covers His masterpieces.

  • @remigioangelodingashe9161
    @remigioangelodingashe9161 4 роки тому +7

    Singing to the descendents of our oppressors such a song.

  • @siriamsoul.1269
    @siriamsoul.1269 3 роки тому +1

    Biggest song with a souls sang by the greatest singer with a soul...
    Perfect combination...

  • @benedictbentum8285
    @benedictbentum8285 4 роки тому +3

    Great performance......... very touching. I love this guy.

  • @kindnesslove2271
    @kindnesslove2271 5 років тому +11

    John you can sing the great Bob Marley song any time. You have done him justice with this rendition😘😘😍😍. Take it from me who is from the most beautiful island Jamaica where Bob was born. Thank you for honoring is song so well.

  • @jomohector5274
    @jomohector5274 4 роки тому +3

    Killed it John, long live the Prophet Robert Nesta Marley!

  • @kymanijohann435
    @kymanijohann435 Рік тому

    This was the choicest of songs in such an event. Reflective.

  • @adamnyala9021
    @adamnyala9021 6 років тому +3

    What a great performance, Bob never be forgotten .

  • @stephanietaylor2351
    @stephanietaylor2351 4 роки тому

    Bob's legacy will live on forever. There will be no generation that doesn't know of him and his music. JAH RASTAFARI!!! EVERLIVING, EVERFAITHFUL, EVERSURE . ONE LOVE!!!!!

  • @hilariodomingos3748
    @hilariodomingos3748 Рік тому +5

    Bob Marley is alive in our bodies❤

  • @Noone-p8v
    @Noone-p8v 5 місяців тому

    John is so amazing…. Bob too. This is the best!!! Thank you bob and John

  • @Linknla
    @Linknla 7 років тому +18

    No other voice can move me like John Legend

  • @pedrovieiradasilvamanoelma1002
    @pedrovieiradasilvamanoelma1002 9 місяців тому +1

    The Song is Beatiufull!!

  • @theophillusndhlovu8579
    @theophillusndhlovu8579 5 років тому +4

    Bob Marley lives on through his music and lyrics

  • @skysky5712
    @skysky5712 4 роки тому

    Give Jah thanks fi di creation of the Legendary Bob Marley and his inspiration. Give Jah thanks for inspiring John Legend himself to sing this beautiful rendition

  • @mohonomohono6212
    @mohonomohono6212 4 роки тому +4

    I respect John in unimaginable way as of today. Salute you are a Legend

  • @Shabec2982
    @Shabec2982 5 років тому +2

    Some songs you hear and some you feel. Everyone felt that, even if they didn’t want to.

  • @keishalewis7162
    @keishalewis7162 5 років тому +5

    There's a reason this song (message) was delivered to THAT audience.

    • @wambuiw.4032
      @wambuiw.4032 5 років тому +1

      Do tell the reason. The comment thread is wondering..

  • @TheHeavySoulsSA
    @TheHeavySoulsSA 4 роки тому +1

    This man deserves everything he has

  • @nomenjanaharyandrianantena6934
    @nomenjanaharyandrianantena6934 7 років тому +5

    that was beautiful and fabulous john this song that you sing!!! i respect you