The band and foundation Playing for Change has teamed up with Marley’s estate and plan to release video on the eve of Bob Marley’s 66th birthday. This video will be premiered today on the musician’s Facebook Page.

This video would be featured on Playing for Change – Songs around the World, Vol. 2 CD and DVD which is to come out in May. It is said to comprise of performances from The Wailers’s final European tour, along with a click track utilizing Marley’s vocals. Reportedly Marley’s son, Stephen, is also in the video.

Playing For Change founder Mark Johnson said “This is the third Bob Marley song that we have done. Bob Marley is one of the greatest musicians in the world and has the great ability to inspire people in every race, culture and economic status. [The song is a] great way to inspire people to come together”.

It had however not been decided but it was sheer coincidence that the release of the video came out to be on Marley’s birthday.

Playing For Change is a band and foundation which had been created by Mark Johnson, who had spent four years traveling and filming musicians from around the world.

The release of the cover of the song ‘Stand By Me’, which was out in the year 2008 is said to have 30 million YouTube views.