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One Love is a reggae/rhythm and blues song by Bob Marley & The Wailers from their 1977 album Exodus. It was first recorded in a ska style by Marley's original group, The Wailers, on their 1965 debut album The Wailing Wailers. It has also been included on many of their compilation albums, making it an influential classic. The song contains an interpolation of The Impressions' song People Get Ready, written by Curtis Mayfield. Marley's hybrid version
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# On "One Love" This track merits consideration for how it bridges musical traditions while advancing a philosophical vision. Marley's incorporation of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" creates a deliberate dialogue between soul and reggae, demonstrating how distinct genres can amplify each other's spiritual resonance. The song's enduring presence across multiple recordings—from its original ska iteration to the *Exodus* arrangement—reveals something essential about Marley's artistic evolution and creative priorities. Beyond its musical architecture, the work articulates a utopian impulse grounded in accessible language rather than abstraction. Its cultural significance stems from this combination: craft that respects its sources, a message centered on human connection,