There's a reason why this best-of collection has been a steady bestseller since it debuted in 1984: It's got the goods. The 14 songs on Legend go a long way toward demonstrating why Marley rose to become an international superstar. The man melded potent hooks, straight-shooting sincerity, and reggae riddims into some of the most engaging pop anywhere. There's the propulsive "Could You Be Loved," the revolutionary "Get Up Stand Up," which he wrote with Peter Tosh, and the Dylanesque anthem "Redemption Song." The hit parade rolls on with Marley classics like "No Woman No Cry," "I Shot the Sheriff," and the aching love song "Waiting in Vain." Like Marley himself, these songs are truly charismatic. If you can't afford the remarkable Songs of Freedom box set, this disc captures the best of Bob. And that's pretty much the best there is.

TRACKLIST
DISC 1
A-SIDE
1. Is This Love
2. No Woman, No Cry
3. Could You Be Loved


B-SIDE
1. Three Little Birds
2. Buffalo Soldier
3. Get Up Stand Up
4. Stir It Up
5. Easy Skanking

DISC 2
A-SIDE
1. One Love/People Get Ready
2. I Shot the Sheriff
3. Waiting in Vain
4. Redemption Song

B-SIDE
1. Satisfy My Soul
2. Exodus
3. Jamming
4. Punky Reggae Party