Could You Be Loved


"Could You Be Loved" is a song by Jamaican reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in 1980 on their last album Uprising and is included on Bob Marley & The Wailers' greatest-hits album Legend. It was written in 1979 on an aeroplane while The Wailers were experimenting on guitar.
In the middle of the song, background singers quote a verse from Bob Marley's first single "Judge Not": "The road of life is rocky; And you may stumble too. So while you point your fingers, someone else is judging you".
Instruments used on the original record of this song are guitars, bass, drums, acoustic piano, the Hohner clavinet and an organ, as well as the Brazilian cuíca.

Appearances in other media

Marley's song was played straight after the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones used this song for his walkout music at UFC 152.
The song has been played in various movies including:
The song appears in the 2013 video game Just Dance 2014.
Ska punk band Sublime mentioned "Could You Be Loved" in their song "Don't Push", saying "If I was Bob Marley I'd say could you be loved."

Track listings

7" Single
  1. Could You Be Loved – 3:35
  2. One Drop – 3:50
7" Single
  1. Could You Be Loved – 3:35
  2. No Woman, No Cry – 3:57

    Charts

Weekly charts

Chart Peak
position
Australia 95

YearChartPeak
position
1981
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1984
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1985
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1991
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1991
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1991
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Year-end charts

Certifications

Joe Cocker version

British singer Joe Cocker covered "Could You Be Loved" on his 1997 album Across from Midnight. The single peaked at number 1 in Hungary.

Track listings

CD-Singles
  1. Could You Be Loved – 4:35
  2. Could You Be Loved – 4:18
  3. The Way Her Love Is – 2:44

    Charts

Notable cover versions