“Three Little Birds,” covered by Dionne Bromfield … (Reggae – Music to Your Ears, Covers–26)
She created a superb version that does justice to the original Marley version – and then some.
Dionne Bromfield – “Three Little Birds”
“Three Little Birds” (2011 – original from 1977)
This cover of the popular Bob Marley song was performed as part of a Bob Marley tribute at BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2011. At that time, Dionne Bromfield was only 15 years old. Nevertheless, she sang with the voice of a seasoned professional.
Pure Rhythm
Her rich, soulful vocals may not have expressed the purest reggae, but we can leave the rhythms and beats to the musicians.
Backed by the tight band and supported by the heartfelt backing vocals, Dionne created a superb version that does justice to the original Marley version – and then some.
Dionne Bromfield
Dionne Bromfield is a UK singer and songwriter. In 2009, her debut album was released on Amy Winehouse’s label, Lioness Records.
Godmother and Child Reunion
Dionne had performed several times with Winehouse, who was her godmother. In fact, Winehouse joined Dionne onstage at a concert held on 20 July 2011. That was to be Winehouse’s last public performance, as she died 3 days later. (Image source)
"Don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!"
Smile with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou." Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right"
Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!" Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', "This is my message to you-ou-ou." Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh!
Every little thing gonna be all right. Don't worry!"
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing" – I won't worry!
"'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" Singin': "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right" – I won't worry!
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right”
Singin': "Don't worry about a thing, oh no!
'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!" (Image source)
Bob Marley – “Three Little Birds” (Right-click to hear on YouTube)
Lyrics by Bob Marley, courtesy of – AZLyrics.com
Reference – Wikipedia
Reference – Wikipedia
Into your ears … through 5 channels
The various posts are categorized into 5 channels (Right-Click to see details)
1 – “Music to Your Ears” (MTYE)
2 – “Cover Versions”
3 – “Honor Roll”
4 – “Documentaries”
5 – “Mock’n’Roll”
More “Cover Versions – Music to Your Ears” ...
Previous posts in this series – "Cover Versions 1–20"
Links to my other series ...
Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 1"
Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2"
Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part One – My Lyrics Posts 3~30”
Great Lyrics, a compilation – “Part Two – My Lyrics Posts 31~60”
Vocab-Ability – "Introduction to Vocab-Ability"
Vocab-Ability – "Index" to all Chapters and Sections
Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part One – Notes 1~50"
Notes from Under the Tatami Mats – "Part Two – Notes 51~87"
Bob Marley is a legend, no doubt. I love his Three Little Birds and, of course, this cover version.