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Jimmy Cliff

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Jimmy Cliff, original name James Chambers, (born April 1, 1948, Somerton, Jamaica), Jamaican singer and songwriter who was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience, largely through his performance in the landmark film The Harder They Come (1972).

Jimmy Cliff songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.

Career
Just into his teens, Cliff began recording soon after moving from the countryside to Kingston, making several singles before topping the Jamaican charts with his own composition, “Hurricane Hattie,” one of his earliest efforts for Leslie Kong’s Beverly Records. He had several more hits that combined pop and ska influences.

After relocating to London in 1965 at the behest of Chris Blackwell of Island Records, Cliff broadened his musical approach to incorporate soul and rhythm and blues as he moved in the direction of reggae. By the late 1960s he was a favourite in South America (having won a prize at a festival in Brazil with his song “Waterfall”), and his album Wonderful World, Beautiful People (1970) was an international hit as well as the record that prompted Paul Simon to investigate reggae.

As the star of The Harder They Come—he contributed to its sound track the classics “Many Rivers to Cross,” “Sitting in Limbo,” and the title song—Cliff became reggae’s biggest star.

Although his success in Jamaica, Britain, and the United States was soon eclipsed by that of Bob Marley, Cliff remained extremely popular in Africa and South America, and his 1993 cover of Johnny Nash’s pop-reggae hit “I Can See Clearly Now” helped renew his broader popularity.

His other recordings include the Grammy Award-winning albums Cliff Hanger (1985) and Rebirth (2012). Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Jimmy Cliff Song
• Wonderful World, Beautiful People
• Many Rivers to Cross
• You Can Get It If You Really Want
• The Harder They Come
• I Can See Clearly Now
• Vietnam
• Reggae Night
• Miss Jamaica
• Hard Road to Travel
• Come into My Life
• Sufferin' in the Land
• Wild World
• Samba Reggae
• Struggling Man
• We All Are One
• Breakout
• Hello Sunshine
• Roll on Rolling Stone

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Country/Region : Jamaica

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Jimmy Cliff Biography

Jimmy Cliff, original name James Chambers, (born April 1, 1948, Somerton, Jamaica), Jamaican singer and songwriter who was instrumental in introducing reggae to an international audience, largely through his performance in the landmark film The Harder They Come (1972).

Jimmy Cliff songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.

Career
Just into his teens, Cliff began recording soon after moving from the countryside to Kingston, making several singles before topping the Jamaican charts with his own composition, “Hurricane Hattie,” one of his earliest efforts for Leslie Kong’s Beverly Records. He had several more hits that combined pop and ska influences.

After relocating to London in 1965 at the behest of Chris Blackwell of Island Records, Cliff broadened his musical approach to incorporate soul and rhythm and blues as he moved in the direction of reggae. By the late 1960s he was a favourite in South America (having won a prize at a festival in Brazil with his song “Waterfall”), and his album Wonderful World, Beautiful People (1970) was an international hit as well as the record that prompted Paul Simon to investigate reggae.

As the star of The Harder They Come—he contributed to its sound track the classics “Many Rivers to Cross,” “Sitting in Limbo,” and the title song—Cliff became reggae’s biggest star.

Although his success in Jamaica, Britain, and the United States was soon eclipsed by that of Bob Marley, Cliff remained extremely popular in Africa and South America, and his 1993 cover of Johnny Nash’s pop-reggae hit “I Can See Clearly Now” helped renew his broader popularity.

His other recordings include the Grammy Award-winning albums Cliff Hanger (1985) and Rebirth (2012). Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Follow Boomplay and keep up-to-date with the latest Jimmy Cliff songs and information.

Jimmy Cliff Song
• Wonderful World, Beautiful People
• Many Rivers to Cross
• You Can Get It If You Really Want
• The Harder They Come
• I Can See Clearly Now
• Vietnam
• Reggae Night
• Miss Jamaica
• Hard Road to Travel
• Come into My Life
• Sufferin' in the Land
• Wild World
• Samba Reggae
• Struggling Man
• We All Are One
• Breakout
• Hello Sunshine
• Roll on Rolling Stone

Jimmy Cliff songs are included in Boomplay music playlists. Search to stream and download Jimmy Cliff songs MP3/ single/ albums on the platform.

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    FAQs about Jimmy Cliff

    Where is Jimmy Cliff from?

    He is from Jamaica.

    What are the latest songs of Jimmy Cliff?

    The latest song of Jimmy Cliff is Reggae Night.

    What are the best songs of Jimmy Cliff?

    The best songs of Jimmy Cliff are Hard Road To Travel, Born to Win and Sufferin' In The Land.

    What are the best albums of Jimmy Cliff?

    The best albums of Jimmy Cliff are The Best Of Jimmy Cliff, The EMI Years 1973-'75 and House of Exile.

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