So Much Trouble in the World
| "So Much Trouble in the World" | ||||
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| Single by Bob Marley and the Wailers | ||||
| from the album Survival | ||||
| Released | 21 September 1979[1] | |||
| Studio | Tuff Gong Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 4:00 (album version)
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| Label | Tuff Gong, Island | |||
| Songwriter | Bob Marley | |||
| Producers | Bob Marley and the Wailers, Alex Sadkin | |||
| Bob Marley and the Wailers singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio | ||||
| "So Much Trouble in the World" on YouTube | ||||
"So Much Trouble in the World" is a song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, which was released in 1979 off their album Survival released in the same year. It was written and performed by Jamaican musician Bob Marley. The song is a commentary on the state of the world, with lyrics that speak to the various problems and conflicts that exist, including poverty, inequality, war, and environmental degradation.
Charts
| Chart (1979) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[2] | 56 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[3] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ↑ "Bob Marley & the Wailers – So Much Trouble in the World". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ↑ "Search results for "Bob Marley and the Wailers" | Official Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Bob Marley – So Much Trouble In The World". Radioscope. Retrieved 24 July 2026. Type So Much Trouble In The World in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
