The Wailers' first single for Island Records, "Stir It Up" marked a shift towards a more soulful, R&B-influenced sound. It became one of Marley's most enduring and internationally recognized songs.
- The song was primarily written by Bob Marley for his then-girlfriend, Pat Williams, though it was credited to his wife, Rita Marley, on the original release.
- "Stir It Up" was the A-side of the single, backed with "Oh Lord, Got to Get There," and was recorded at the Wailers' usual haunt, the little underground studio at 4 Hope Road, Kingston.
- The single was a major hit in Jamaica and became one of Marley's signature tunes, later appearing on the album *Catch a Fire*.
Bob Marley & The Wailers were a Jamaican vocal group that created some of the earliest and most influential reggae music. By 1972, they were on the cusp of international stardom, having recently signed with Island Records.
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