: It is a song of comfort and reassurance, acknowledging life's hardships while urging hope and resilience.
: Though widely attributed to Bob Marley, the songwriting credit was famously given to his friend Vincent Ford , who ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown. This allowed the song's royalties to fund the kitchen's operations for decades.
: The track was produced by Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill , with additional production from Pras and Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis . Fugees - No Woman, No Cry ft. Stephen Marley
Watch the official music video featuring the Fugees recording in the studio with Stephen Marley:
Contrary to the common misconception that the title means "no woman equals no crying," the phrase "No, woman, nuh cry" in Jamaican Patois actually translates to . : It is a song of comfort and
: The single was a massive international hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK and reaching the top of the charts in New Zealand.
The Fugees' cover of featuring Stephen Marley is a notable reimagining of the Bob Marley and the Wailers classic. Originally released as the fourth single from the Fugees' multi-platinum second album, The Score (1996), the track features Wyclef Jean on lead vocals and backing vocals from Stephen and Sharon Marley. Song History and Significance : The track was produced by Wyclef Jean
: Directed by Marcus Nispel , the video features the group in a recording studio alongside Stephen Marley, interspersed with clips of Bob Marley performing. The Remix vs. Album Version