Rivers Of Babylon May 2026

It was originally a Rastafari anthem recorded by the Jamaican reggae group The Melodians in 1970.

The song features prominently in the 1972 cult classic film The Harder They Come , which helped introduce reggae music to a global audience. Rivers Of Babylon

The section beginning with "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart" is taken from the end of this psalm. Key Historical & Musical Features It was originally a Rastafari anthem recorded by