Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff (born with the
name James Chambers) is a
Jamaican ska and reggae
singer, musician, and actor.
He was born on April 1, 1948
in Somerton District, St.
James, Jamaica. He is the only
musician (currently living) to
hold the Order of Merit, which
is the highest honour that can
be granted by the Jamaican
government for his
accomplishment in the arts and
sciences. He is popularly
known among general audiences
for songs like "Sitting in
Limbo," "You Can Get It If You
Really Want," and "Many Rivers
to Cross" (the soundtrack of
The Harder They Come) and that
helped to popularize reggae
across the world. Aside from
being a musician, he is
apparently known in his
appearance in the film "The
Harder They Come". In 2010,
Jimmy Cliff was one of five
musician that had been
initiated in the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame in 2010.

He start writing songs when
he's still at primary school
in St. James while listening
to a neighbour's sound system.
His father took him to
Kingston to go to school
(Kingston Technical) in 1962
where he saw many producer and
trying to record hi songs. He
also join the talent search.

Videos In The Playlist:

Jimmy Cliff - I can see clearly now
"The Harder They Come" Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross
Jimmy Cliff - You Can Get It If You Really Want
Jimmy Cliff - The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Jimmy Cliff - No Justice
Jimmy Cliff - Peace
Jimmy Cliff Live @ Marquee - Sitting In Limbo
Jimmy Cliff - Give a little take a little 1967
Jimmy Cliff - Going Back West
Jimmy Cliff Live @ Marquee - Bongo Man
Jimmy Cliff - Samba reggae
Jimmy Cliff Live @ Marquee - By The Rivers Of Babylon
Jimmy Cliff -Rebel In Me (video)
Jimmy Cliff Live - Vietnam @ Reggae Sundance 2007