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| "'''I Shot The Sheriff'''" is a song originally written by . It is a song about justice, innocence and defiance, first released on his ] album, '']''. This was the last single Marley released with original Wailers ] and ], who left to pursue solo careers later that year. The song was popularized by blues singer and reggae fan ]. Clapton's version was included on his ] album, '']'', and featured backing vocals by ]. It topped the American pop charts for a week in the summer of 1974. | "'''I Shot The Sheriff'''" is a song originally written by ]. It is a song about justice, innocence and defiance, first released on his ] album, '']''. This was the last single Marley released with original Wailers ] and ], who left to pursue solo careers later that year. The song was popularized by blues singer and reggae fan ]. Clapton's version was included on his ] album, '']'', and featured backing vocals by ]. It topped the American pop charts for a week in the summer of 1974. | ||
| :''"I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I shot the sheriff' instead... but it's the same idea: justice." '' —Bob Marley | :''"I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I shot the sheriff' instead... but it's the same idea: justice." '' —Bob Marley | ||
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"I Shot The Sheriff" is a song originally written by Bob Marley. It is a song about justice, innocence and defiance, first released on his 1973 album, Burnin'. This was the last single Marley released with original Wailers Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer, who left to pursue solo careers later that year. The song was popularized by blues singer and reggae fan Eric Clapton. Clapton's version was included on his 1974 album, 461 Ocean Boulevard, and featured backing vocals by Yvonne Elliman. It topped the American pop charts for a week in the summer of 1974.
- "I want to say 'I shot the police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I shot the sheriff' instead... but it's the same idea: justice." —Bob Marley
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