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Matisyahu’s first major single, originally released on his 2004 debut album Shake off the Dust… Arise and again on his second studio album Youth.
A live version of the song also appeared on his album Live at Stubb’s.
The song hit #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
On some limited editions of Youth and on the “King Without a Crown” three-track EP, there is a bonus track of “King Without a Crown” remixed by Mike D of the Beastie Boys.

Along with the song “Youth”, “King Without a Crown” is different from other songs on the album Youth, in that it has a lengthy guitar solo more in the spirit of rock than of reggae.
King Without a Crown was also played in the movie Knocked Up.

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TheMonarch1 wrote:
Sunday morning

"Water for my soul when it gets thirsty.." made me reach for my tea. :P regardless, breathtakingly beautiful. Stubb's ver forssure.

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In-Flamer wrote:
last week

Great tune.. He's fucking skilled!

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zedworth wrote:
last week

what's this feeling? ;-)

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thebunnygrimm wrote:
last week

Beautiful! It's not about Jewish or Christian, it's about bringing people together.

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davidbowiegirl wrote:
last month

Good song

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xEvyn wrote:
last month

"Jewish Christian", are you retarded? He's just plain fucking Jewish. |:

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rhinowing wrote:
last month

live versions he's doing of this are awesome

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msfriskylady wrote:
October 2009

best version! he is amazing

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g13_honda wrote:
October 2009

There is a version of this song on his new "Light" album if you buy it from Best Buy. It's pretty amazing.

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green112008 wrote:
October 2009

Так как я из Украины, а Умань центр хасидско-еврейского движения в мире, это наш народный певец (кобзарь)

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blackhippiegirl wrote:
October 2009

OMG tottaly amazing !!!!! Jewish Christian reggae ????, who'd ever thought.... After listening to this track , im a fan

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dsteiger wrote:
October 2009

such a positive representation of the motherland thank you matis

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chrisl121212 wrote:
October 2009

Good song. Heard it on Sirius's Alt Nation.

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sailfake wrote:
October 2009

.....his 1st self produced album is my fav, all songs are a-bit slower, and more chill.

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HippieFia wrote:
October 2009

<3

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frankmarkerink1 wrote:
October 2009

WONDERFUL!!!

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slass-y wrote:
October 2009

a perfect song. (live version of course). simply magical

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tomthumb84 wrote:
October 2009

gr8 driving tune for a sunny day

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jeremiahasmith wrote:
October 2009

live album is far superior

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Petitness wrote:
October 2009

perfect in every situation... thanks for this track

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