We love jimmy Clift and Bob Marley both of the are legends,all the reggae artist that fight for their people we love them,they had an assignments to do and they executed it well.
Jimmy is no doubt the original King of Reggae. Jimmy broke through globally musically, but The Harder They Come sold Jimmy and Reggae music to even a bigger global market. Blessed love RAS and much appreciation for another golden nugget ❤️💛💚🖤
Omitting Jimmy Cliff even from a short list of 3 all-time best Reggae artists would be CRIMINAL ...Ahh Yes that 1971 effort by Paul Simon was fantastic. Mother and Child Reunion it was called
And the great thing is, he is still here with us! Jimmy Cliff didn't get the same media exposure and air play because he wasn't Rasta, instead he chose Islam. Jah Bless!
Great story. Jimmy Cliff is d originator. But we never really knew those great tunes as reggae. We called them sentimental music. It was after d wailers revolution that we looked back and realized that jimmy music was actually reggae.
Son of Jamaican immigrants to the Bronx here. My parents favorite reggae artist was jimmy cliff, and toots and the maytels . Bob didn’t come through till later.
Years ago waiting for the bus to arrive I struck up a conversation with a lady from Sierra Leone, when I mentioned that i was from Jamaica she told me a story about Jimmy Cliffs first time performing in the country. She said that not only was there great delight that such a big singer was performing in the country but also based of a rumor that had been circulating that Jimmy Cliff was actually from Seirra leone, and that he told people that he was from Jamaica for publicity reasons, she also mentioned that quite a few people believed that based off of his facial features he could be nothing other than a native son of that country. We both shared a hearty laugh at the last line. It made me extremely proud that someone from our little island could have such impact in our fore parents continent Africa.
When we were enjoying great tunes like suffering in d land, wonderful world beautiful people, under d sun moon and star, we never knew it was reggae music we were listening to o. We were just enjoying good music and d name Jimmy Cliff was on everybody's lips. It was much much later when d wailers brought reggae to d world then we look back at Jimmy Cliff songs of old and realized that it was reggae and that Jimmy Cliff was actually d "originator and not d imitator" Jimmy is one of d great ones to come out of d land of d rising sun. We thank him for d music.
Quitting the rastafarian movement was to become his achilles heel, as he became surrounded by certain enemies who were heĺl-bent on destroying his career. Furthermore, a brief detour from the roots culture, and becoming immersed in American soul culture, had not helped his cause. That probably explains why he remains largely underated. I happened to attend one of his concerts in 2018, at the London Round House in North London, only to witness a predominantly white audience to my astonishment. Indeed, the atmosphere was heavenly! And, I said to myself: truly, a prophet is not honoured in his hometown. This great legend Jimmy Cliff, has done a lot for the black race, but unfortunately, we do not seem to give him the recognition he truly deserves.
I've said it already I will say it again and continue to say it. Jimmy Cliff is definitely what an Original Qualified Classic Certified Loyal Commited Arranged Stunning Spectacular Splendid Lovely Remarkable Marvellous Splendid and Elegant Musical Ambassador Dignitary Icon Legend Professional Mentor and Global Superstar in his own Time and Right. As a Matter of Fact Jimmy Cliff music will definitely stand the Test of Time and live on throughout the Ages. This Fact and Statement is all about Sound Speech which cannot be Condemned. MVP. GOD is Great.
My father's cousin Leslie Kong first produce Jimmy Cliff at Beverly Kong's studio. Jimmy Cliff brought Bob Marley to Leslie Kong, Marley and Leslie Kong fall out over business dealings and Leslie Kong was mention in the book Catch a Fire briefly. Jimmy Cliff mention Leslie Kong when he recieved the Country Award. Jimmy Cliff is one of the most versitile artist and his songs touch the human experience on a deep emotional level.
Thinking of you as I eat breakfast. I'd love to hear about Johnny Nash as I just learned cliff didn't write I can see Clearly now. I couldn't believe that. Also, I'd appreciate learning more about Eddie Lovett also. Thanks again.🤙
Jimmy Cliff was both the first reggae artist I ever knew and he was the first artist I saw in concert when I was little, thanks to my parents. I’ve seen him in concert a couple more times since then, and he’s still got the magic. I absolutely love him.
Plain Simple and Straightforward Jimmy Cliff is definitely what a Musical Ambassador Dignitary Icon Legend Professional Mentor and Global Superstar is made of. MVP. GOD is Great.
Enough respects to Mr Jimmy Cliff.. every time i hear his name.. i can hear my mom, singing one of his tunes,(r.i.p mum🕯💚) & can never forget the brilliant "Harder They Come" film & sound track! So glad to hear hes still here..🌎🙏🏾 Big Up/Respects RAS!.
As an old punk that plays bass in a reggae band, I love that Jimmy gave respect to the Reggae/Punk alignment on Rebirth with his covers of the Clash's "Guns of Brixton" and Rancid's "Ruby Soho." It was great to hear a reggae godfather give respect back to punk.
To evaluate reggae artist, you have to come up with this kind of tangible evidence. Otherwise, rather than supporting the singer you like as you have no knowledge to rate the artists, you better shut your mouth, as Jimmy Cliff is the true inventor of reggae music.
Jimmy Cliff ....is the Only ) great reggae musician whose music got ,...WORST ...as his career went forward....he even had facilities like ,..,' RICKS ' MUSCLE SHORES STUDIOS .... which was a ,..' Hit making factory ' ,...I really don't know what happened to..the , " GREAT,.." JIMMY CLIFF " ,...but as far as 🎉i am concerned he jimmy Cliff is the only reggae musician that went .." BACK WARD", ... !???....Sorry.
I have always known Jimmy Cliff as the number1 reggae king; but don't know how come Bob MaRLEY TOOK THE SHINE OFF HIS SHOES, BECAUSE I CAN SAY, HERE IN aFRICA, bOB FROM DURING MY GROWING YEARS BECAME MORE POPULAR THAN jIMMY & pETER tOSH. i LOVE HIS 1986 ALBUM. "cLIFF'S HANGER." IT'S INDEED A COMPLETE ALBUM INCLUDING TRACKS LIKE "hOTSHOT; sUNRISE; dEAD&AWAKE; rEGGAE STREET; aRRIVAL; bROWN EYES; & nUCLEAR WAR" AMONG A FEW. A TEN-TRACK ALBUM, AND ALL THE TRACKS ON THAT ALBUM ARE COOL. aNOTHER HIT OF HIS WHICH I LOVE SO MUCH IS "oRIGINATOR; wONDERFUL WORLD, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE; mAMA LOOK AT THE MOUNTAIN; yOU CAN GET IT IF YOU REALLY WANT.; aLL I HAVE TO GIVE." etc. cLIFF HAS A VERY WONDERFUL VOICE. "hOUSE OF EXILE" WAS INDEED A GREAT HIT.
In the French Islands Jimmy Cliff was way more famous and appreciated than any other Jamaican musician! I always been wondering why his song " Many rivers to cross" is still so underrated? Jimmy will still remain a legend!
We are the generation that got initiated into young adulthood with Jimmy Cliff’s and JB’s music in the early 70s and we are grateful. May Jimmy Cliff live for a much longer time through his music he will live forever.
A real king maker does not have to be a king. Bob marley is the king of reagea because of the good music and the brown sensimilia burning. Ambush in the night,all guns aiming at me- bob marley (late) I'm wanted,dead and alive by the evil forces - peter tosh (late) This world is not my home,I'm just passing through - jim reeves (late) I'M GONNA LIVE ! LIVE!! LIVE !!! I'M GONNA LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!! - JIMMY CLIFF ( ALIVE AND KICKING) JAH RASTAFARI.
