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Wikipedia article




"'Stir It Up'" is a song composed by Bob Marley in 1967 and first recorded by the group Bob Marley and the Wailers that year and issued as a single. It was later covered by American singer Johnny Nash on his 1972 album 'I Can See Clearly Now'. The following year, Marley and the Wailers re-recorded the song for their album 'Catch a Fire'.

The band performed "Stir It Up" on 'The Old Grey Whistle Test' in 1973 during their first trip to the UK, singing live over a Chris Blackwell overdubbed backing track.

"Stir It Up" was the first Marley written song to be successful outside Jamaica. Another tune written by Bob Marley, "I Shot The Sheriff", was covered by Eric Clapton on the album '461 Ocean Boulevard', July 1974. Marley's first international hit recorded by him, "No Woman No Cry", was released on the Bob Marley and the Wailers album 'Live!', December 1975.

Certifications (Bob Marley & The Wailers version)



Chart history (Johnny Nash cover)



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



The Black Sorrows' version



In September 1993, Australian band The Black Sorrows released a version of the song. It became a hit, peaking at #20 in New Zealand, the band's highest charting single in that territory. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1994, Joe Camilleri was nominated for Producer of the Year for his work on this song, losing out to Tony Cohen.

Track listing

;CD single (Columbia 660 105-2)

# "Stir It Up" 3:34

# "Ain't Love the Strangest Thing" (acoustic) 4:10

# "Come On, Come On" (acoustic) 2:50

Charts



Haddaway version



In 1994, Trinidadian-German Eurodance artist Haddaway released his version of "Stir It Up" as the second single from his debut album, 'The Album' (1993). It was only released in the US.

Critical reception

Troy J. Augusto from 'Cash Box' wrote, "Hot new Arista singer (where have we heard that one before?) Haddaway looks to recover from the disappointment of last single, Life, with this solid cover of one of Bob Marleys most beloved songs. The cuts producers add a contemporary, almost techno-pop feel to the song (Marleys surely bumpin in his grave!), but the tunes solid arrangement and Haddaways likable voice translate to a crossover hit waiting to happen. Hit radio will stir it up soon."

Track listing

* '12", US (1994)'

#"Stir It Up" (Long Version) 6:20

#"Rock My Heart" (Extended Mix) 5:58

#"Rock My Heart" (Celebration Mix) 5:48

* 'CD single, US (1994)'

#"Stir It Up" (Single Version) 4:16

#"Rock My Heart" (Extended Mix) 5:58

#"When The Feeling's Gone" 4:15

* 'Cassette single, US (1994)'

#"Stir It Up" (Long Version)

#"Stir It Up" (Single Version)

#"Rock My Heart" (Extended Mix)

References



Category:1967 songs

Category:Bob Marley songs

Category:Haddaway songs

Category:Johnny Nash songs

Category:Songs written by Bob Marley

Category:The Black Sorrows songs

Category:Epic Records singles

Category:1972 singles

Category:1973 singles

Category:1993 singles

Category:1994 singles

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