Punky Reggae Party
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| Single by Bob Marley & The Wailers | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Format | 12" | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Label | Tuff Gong/Island | |||
| Writer(s) | Bob Marley | |||
| Producer | Lee Perry | |||
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"Punky Reggae Party" is a reggae song by Bob Marley & The Wailers, recorded and released in 1977. Not appearing on any studio album, it was released as the b-side to the Jamming single in some countries and was later released as a live single on Babylon By Bus. Subsequently, it appeared on a number of compilations and 'Best of' albums as well as the Deluxe Edition of Exodus and the 2002 CD Reissue of Legend.
The song was written by Bob Marley as a positive response to the release of a cover version of Junior Murvin's "Police and Thieves" by English punk band The Clash, on their first LP.[citation needed] Referring to the party of the title of the song, the lyrics mention several punk and reggae groups: "The Wailers will be there, The Damned, The Jam, The Clash – Maytals will be there, Dr. Feelgood too."
The song was referred to in the Sublime song "Garden Grove" and the Robyn Hitchcock song "Antwoman."
