Which Bob Marley song was the first single released from the album Uprising?

“Could You Be Loved” was the first single released from Bob Marley and the Wailers’ 1980 album Uprising. The song became one of Marley’s biggest international successes.

Uprising was Marley’s ninth and final studio album released during his lifetime. It also includes “Redemption Song,” “Forever Loving Jah,” “Zion Train,” and “Coming in from the Cold.” The album combines spiritual themes with a polished sound designed for a broad audience.

“Could You Be Loved” is built around a rhythmic, dance-oriented groove and became especially successful in Europe and the United Kingdom. Its release helped introduce Uprising to listeners who may not have approached the album through its more solemn songs.

The song is sometimes confused with “Redemption Song,” which is the album’s most famous acoustic composition, but “Could You Be Loved” was the lead single.