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Bob Marley and the wailers or Eric clapton

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I Shot The Sheriff written by Bob Marley released on The Wailers album Burnin' in 1973.

Lead vocals by Bob Marley, so the answer is Bob Marley was the first to sing it.

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Yes he covered Bob Marley's I Shot The Sheriff on his 161 Ocean Boulevard album.

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'I Shot the Sheriff' was written by Bob Marley.

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Eric Clapton-1974

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Did 10cc sing i shot the sheriff?

There has never been a song called "You Shot the Sheriff". "I Shot the Sheriff" has been recorded by many artists including Bob Marley, but not 10cc.


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What is the meaning of the you Shot the Sheriff Lyrics?

In the song I Shot the Sheriff, the narrator shoots the local Sheriff in self defense. He's also accused of shooting the deputy, which he didn't do. The theme of the song is justice.


Who where the backing singers with Eric clapton I shot the sheriff?

The single 'I shot the Sheriff' was recorded in 1973... by Bob Marley - his backing group are called the Wailers.


What year did Bob Marley record I Shot the Sheriff?

Eric covered I Shot The Sheriff on his 1973 album 461 Ocean Boulevard.


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