"Time Will Tell" is the GOAT. I was in High School in Sapele, Nigeria, when it dropped in 1969. I'll never forget the memories. Thanks to Jimmy Cliff, the King of Reggae!!!
@@westyraviz That's a very childishly foolish question. Whatever happened to him (which you now perceive as mistreating him) was a business matter between him and his promoters., to which people like me didn't agree with. Yes, I'm a Nigerian, and most Nigerians still love him regardless of his bad business-partner choice. Now, what's that got to do with "Time Will Tell" being the GOAT of all his songs/tracks? You're right. Absolutely, NOTHING. Don't let conspiracy theory wreck your mind.
Well done to Jimmy Cliff congratulations I love him singing he was born to sing with a magic music voice.u have a lot of his albums on Cd and I still play his songs today September the 4th 2024.regardless of my age now as i grew up with jimmy cliffs music at a young age.as soon as i listening to his songs on the radio i made sure to buy and collect alot of his albums and songs.many reggae singers and other groups I love to listen to as well.i just added Jimmy's Name to the magic music list I call it because all these singers are very talented magicians Natural I can tell by their voices.si well done to them all .I congratulate them all for their inspirational journey of my own personal life growing up in my youthful adult years they are all music legends amazing with great D,N,A talents in their own family's lineage family Tree for sure I call it .they are sure gifted and blessed thankyou for sharing your music with me and the world cause you can bet Im not the only one in this world we live in, that will speak highly of these singers musicians as well.there Hard work they all put in has for sure paid of so well done to them all.They all deserved to be Honoured they sure have earned it.all the best to them all.from a music mad Fan myself Christchurch ,New Zealand and i come from a musical family myself as our parents were great musicians singing and playing a variety of instruments that passed down the blood line to us their children ,grandchildren with natural talent.music has helped me so much in my life and I'm sure the same with my own siblings but I can only really speak about me with my own story and express what I wanna say each to their own opinions and that's cool too.Have a awesome Day all.once again thanks for sharing the video and songs of jimmy cliff.💙♥️🤍💚🩷💜💛🧡🤎🩶🩵💚❤️💜🌀🌈🌿🍀☘️💚😀👍❤
Credit where it is due Jimmy Cliff is the father of Reggae music really undesputed and undefeated. Full stop. Bob Marley was and is also great they're both Icons and legends. Kudos to both great artistes. Jamaica and the world 🌍 loves you both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
i am impressed with the symbol on his hat ( the double ankh)..... great musician , great actor , amazing performer ...... just reflecting ,Jamaica has really produce some amazing personalities.
Jimmy Cliff is my favorite male Raggea singer . From a child , I see him in real life we had a long talk. It is Jah Bkessing to had that time to reason about Life and Jah .
Jimmy Cliff had an Album called 'Meeting in Africa', and the lyric off that album that has remained indelible in my memory, is...'There was no Love to be found...) I was introduced to his music in about 1977, Peter Tosh's 'bush doctor', and Marleys, Kaya...were, also in the 'omtes', as it was 'put', in our vernacular at the time, all deserve credit, for their 'journeys', One Love. .Namaste' ( thanks Ras Dennis, for your input...
I was once Sir James Chambers Tour Manager from 2004 - 2005. I say Give Thanks. "U know u just travelled around the World" is what he said 2 me when we arrived back in the UK! I was 1 year old when SJC had his hit & years later here I am has his TM. MAD TING! True Stories Real Our Stories & thankful 2 b a part of our history! (2004/5) 21 Gun Salute 'Skipper' Guidance & Protection Mannerz & Respect! Peace 1Love Thank U!
Jimmy and Bob were both kings of reggae in their own right. I doubt if they can be touched. Some have tried and some have failed. Some have come close. but not close enough.
Jimmy Cliff played a significant part in the career growth of my band, The "MYSTIC REVEALERS". Our single "Mash Down Apartheid " was produced at his studio on Lady Musgrave Ave in Kingston and released on his "Oness" lable. His generosity toward us in giving us free access to his rehearsal room and recording equipment played a major role in our development and success. BIG UP, Mr Cliff. Love every time Billy Mystic.
Thanks fir telling these people the truth for years a lot of artist thar put Reggae on the world map got no recognition. All for Bob when people were out there before him that opened the door for him .Thanks for giving credit to Jimmy.
Seen Jimmy cliff twice at two of the anniversaries of reggae on the river. 2003 wasn't expecting much of just other than a solid roots show. He blew my mind with energy and amazing vibes. 2014 was wondering why a ten years older 69 year old was closing a night. Blew my mind again with energy. Truly blessed to witness both those shows. Respect Jimmy ✊️
An introduction to Reggae to African audiences came forcibly thru Jimmy Cliff. Even Desmond Dekker the first jamaican superstar didn't have the same impact...Growing up there wasn't a single soul who hadn't heard of Cliff, along with James Brown, The Beatles..
@@lawrencenjawe9875 think around 1970 but i was never a skinhead girl, never cut my curly locks, went to a great black youth club, still great freinds with my special peeps 😊
There is a lot of people is going to lied about the history of the music fraternity,in Jamaica which is not true. Because what jimmy Cliff is saying it is not true. Bob Marley started to sing long time before Jimmy Cliff,Bob Marley recorded his 1st song in 1961. Also Alton Ellis started to sing from 1954, before Jimmy Cliff know about singing. Also Millie Small did that song my boy lollipop 🍭, touring the whole of Europe. Desmond Dekker and the aces, the 1st reggae song was recorded in Jamaica,was nany Goat version by Larry Marshall in 1968. I grew up in Jamaica hearing Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan having,a musical feud in the 1960s long before Jimmy Cliff. Where Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan is touring England from in the 1960s. In 1962 it was Derrick Morgan sang the song for independence august 6 th 1962, so Jimmy Cliff is saying it is not true. Because Harry Belanfonte is the 1st Jamaican to recorded a song in Jamaica, and he useto promoting the Jamaican music.Jimmy cliff never popular in Jamaica like even Toots and the Maytals, Slim Smith, Delroy Wilson's, John Holt, Alton Ellis,Roy Shirley, Ken Parker, Justin Hinds, Larry Marshall, Gregory Isaacs,. There is a lot of Jamaican singers is singing from in the 1950s and early 1960s touring all over the world, so it is no one person. One of the best music video made in Jamaica in the 1970s named rockers,I watched that movie about 5 times. I useto lived near to King Tubbys studio 🎙️ from in the 1960s, and know a lot of artists.Everybody is going to claims that they were the 1st, because most of the foundation members them is dead and gone. Because if you should asked Jimmy Cliff if he ever audition for vere John,who recruited, the Wailers, John Holt, Alton Ellis,Millie Small. He died in 1966, so any singers in Jamaica who never go through Vere John. They are young singer,man like Boris Gardner can tell you about Vere John,ok.
Listening to what this blogger is saying about Jimmy Cliff comparing to Bob Marley,it is all nonsense, because Bob Marley started to sing long time before Jimmy Cliff. Bob Marley is saying from 1961 also Alton Ellis is singing from 1954, so what this guy is saying is all nonsense. Let me give this guy a lesson about the Jamaican music fraternity, because he and more people is talking a lot of trash 🗑️. The first man in Jamaica to recorded a song ,is Harry Belanfonte long before Jimmy Cliff and Beverly started recording. Harry Belanfonte useto sing mento,song like carry me ackee to Linstead Market, island in the sun ☀️ just to mentioned a few of his songs. Where they used some of his songs in movies, so this guy needs to do some research. I was born and grew up in Jamaica, living very close to king Tubbys studio 🎙️ in the 1960s in Waterhouse.What this does not know about, that any singers does not go through Vere John , they are young singer.They are young singers, that man died in 1966 he useto have a program on RJR radio station named the Vere John opportunities show. During the 1960s the 2 most popular singers in Jamaica was Derrick Morgan and Prince Buster. So I don't where this guy got his false information from and, the very first reggae song was sing by Larry Marshall in 1968. I remember two artists contacted me talking a lot of trash 🗑️, they were born in the 1940s and I was born in the 1950s. I told that I born come see my uncle playing music, and he told me he is playing music from in the 1940s. In those days it was mento music and, they called it Folks songs I grew on those songs before ska,Rocksteady in the 1960s and reggae music came in. So the whole thing is all nonsense, Duke Reid was the only producer in Jamaica have a radio show on RJR on Sunday,I know those days. Only the younger generation in Jamaica, you guys can fooled about the music fraternity,ok.
The best local movies in Jamaica was rockers and it,was done in the 1970s. I watched it about 4 times, so what that is saying is all nonsense. The biggest singer came out of Jamaica in the 1960s tourning England and Europe,was Millie Small with my my boy lollipop 🍭. The first million dollars records,in the 1960s popular singers, Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster, Larry Marshall, Justin Hinds and the dominoes,Alton Ellis, the wailers,Toots and Maytals 1st festival song winner in 1966. A lot of bloggers is using Jamaica to make money, they are not from Jamaica and talking a lot of trash 🗑️. I know all the top singers from Jamaica, from John Holt, Bob Marley and the wailers,Alton Ellis, Slim Smith,Ken Parker,Pat Kelly, Desmond Decker,Roy Shirley, Dennis Brown, Johnny Osborne,Toots, Jimmy Cliff, Jimmy Riley, Horace Handy, Larry Marshall, Junior Byles,Delroy Wilson,the great Gregory Isaacs the ruler is more popular than Jimmy Cliff, the queen of reggae the undisputed only Marcia Griffiths, princess Rita Marley,Judy Mowatt, Charlene Davis,Nora Dean ,Hortense Ellis.. Boris Gardens,the rest of singers is young which can fight for minor positions. My step father was traveling the United States from 1961 and brought out a sound system and,I useto operated . So I useto buy most of the records back in those days, I could tell you most of the records shops in Kingston.
I met Jimmy Cliff in Cambridge saint James Jamaica many years ago as a young boy growing up in Jamaica I was blown away by his humbleness he spoke to many of us kids and took the time out talk to many of his fans and shook hands no security he was by himself truly amazing human being .
I remember very well. I was a little boy by 1970's. Bob and Jimmy were then Ligends of Reggae. True jimmy comes a long way. Deserves these awards. Long live Jimmy more thousand years to come.
I think the reason why some people oppose Cliff to Marley is because the latter was a rasta and became world's best known representative of that movement, the dreadlocks, Jah, Hailé Selassie etc. For so many people reggae became synonymous of rasta and Jimmy Cliff is not rasta.
Jimmy was awesome in the movie "Club Paradise" playing opposite Robin Williams, and the old SCTV Comedic Crew. His musical ability superseded his acting skills, but he did a good job in a pretty funny movie. Prayers up to you Mr. Cliff you made your mark in our hearts
Jimmy Cliff has always been a very brilliant actor. In his interview concerning the movie"The harder they come", he said when he came to Kingston, he lived in areas that were gangster-infested, and the only thing that stopped him from joining those gangs full-time was because he didn’t know where he would bury his head if his family heard that he was in Kingston firing a gvn.
"Another Circle" was NOT Jimmy's first album, because it was released in 1972. His first album was "Hard Road To Travel" released in 1967 which included the best selling single "Time Will Tell". Going down this memory lane makes me feel younger, already. Thanks guys!
Same here..,1948. That how most of his bio read. I've always believd he was 3 years younger than Bob but it seems he's about a year older. So many disparities in the biographies of Reggae artists, I've noticed.
In high school in Africa, I grew up with Jimmy Cliff's music. Four decades later, I had the chance to see him perform live in Santa Monica, California.
Thank you 👍 for highlighting Jimmy Cliff's Contribution to the popularity of Reggae Music worldwide. I was introduced to Reggie by Jimmy Cliff in the late 60's and he still holds a special place in my heart 💗 till this day. He also inspired me to change my name from James to Jimmy. His professional relationship with Bob Marley fills my heart with joy. Much love 😍 man! ✌️ Peace!
Magnificent songs about important aspects of life. The variety of topics coveref by his songs is untouchable even for Bob Marley. For example ; the environment, child abuse, family, peace, war, education and so many more. He is such a contemporary artist but under recognize. Jimmy Cliff is one of my top ten musical artiste.
I was in secondary school in Nigeria in the early 70s when I caught the bug of Jimmy Cliff. I heard a secondary school boy sing ‘synthetic world’ shortly after I heard ‘Going back west’ This was my absolute best Jimmy Cliff then and I quickly learned it by heart and used to show off singing it. I encouraged my dad to start buying Jimmy Cliff’s albums and knew them all. ‘Mother’ in house of Exile, ‘Under the sun moon and stars’ were some of my favourites. I was a bit unhappy when Bob Marley appeared. I saw him as challenging my favourite but after sometime I decided to like both. I saw Jimmy Cliff close up in Manchester around 1999 or so. Great show. I believe that he is the most underrated great musician of our time.
I can;t believe that you did not even mention " Many Rivers To Cross " - an evergreen classic and arguably the greatest song he ever wrote and performed
Many rivers to cross, keep your eyes on the sparrow & sitting in limbo...they can put a smile on my face or reduce me to tears.... Jimmy Cliff is one of the most amazing & talented singer/ song writers of all time....❤️💛💚
(just started watching this video , ) But let's put the TRUTH out there , from someone who has attended Many Cliff concerts back in the day ( & Bob & the Wailers too ) : Jimmy Cliff had an Extraordinary Voice , among his Many Talents. NUFF RESPECT !!!
Respect King I knew most of what you spoke in this video as I’m a student of Jamaican musical history . I still fully fulljoyed the way you articulated your words and knowledge 💯 Blessed love
I think all early artist play their different roles as they were supposed to in creating reaggae & this includes influencers who didn't touch any instruments. All these people create, lunch & established the reggae music we know today seen!
You could have blown me over with a feather when I heard Bruce Springsteen covered Cliff's song 'Trapped' And how much Paul Simon loved his song 'Vietnam' which later inspired Mr Simon to write 'Mother and Child Reunion' Incredible artist!
Reggae's lost king?!?!? Cliff is top 5 wealthiest Jamaican artists on the Island. He made smart moves and is sitting very comfortable. Big up Jimmy! Bles-Sed!
Between Bob and Jimmy, in my opinion Jimmy had the better singing voice and was a much better singer. Also, Jimmy's songs were more contemporary for the time and had more of a "pop" appeal. Bob had his own niche in reggae music and stuck to it but unfortunately his music only became very popular after his death. Frankly, I was not a big fan of Bob's music when I was growing up in Jamaica in the 1970's and 1980's. During that time I was more into American Music like R&B, Disco and even Country and Western. I only became a fan after emigrating from Jamaica to the U.S in 1989. Strange but true!
😮 I've always wanted to know about jimmy ive heard his songs I listen to them to. he help bob great helps great thanks ras denis i just subscribe to your channel
Desmond Dekker - Israelites did well in 1968 too it went international and to many charts including the UK charts and it’s in a lot of movies and series including The Flash.
Jimmy cliff used song ska and rock steady. Then reggae music and Bob marley said it's God said aeon had, have a good music so he visited me and practice and said he got it right and dub on my music. First my music named redemption song, Rasta music, aeon music called reggae music thanks you and it's me aeon brought forward the business to the business sector thanks you it's reggae music.
It doesn't matter who came first but Bob Marley's root rock reggae is something else, unequalled, inspirational, revolutionary and he took it with him to the grave. A legend, an inestimable loss to mankind. Those who have a hand in his death will rot in agony in Hell forever.
These guys were just phenomenal. This generation dances to sounds without substance....that time the messages were of top quality - JIMMY CLIFF AND BOB MARLEY leading the way. They were philisophers, prophets, and leading moral lights!!!! Thats why composing a song was the main thing before the lirics because a large part of the audience and fans followed the messages......❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE JIMMY CLIFF 💯❤ From 🇨🇲
Spectacular to say the least. I loved Jimmy Cliff's music long before I even knew who he was. I never quite put him and his music together until the movie, " The Harder They Come" which I have lost count on how many times I have watched it. "The harder they come" is an anthem in the dancehall arena as well as many more of his songs. Jimmy Cliff has a very wide appeal. Great artist no doubt!!
Yes give thanks ras Dennis, i remember seeing the harder they come in the 70's and you're correct Jimmy cliff was the first to bring reggae to the world.
Thanks for this. Jimmy is a living legend. Love him. Saw him a couple of years back and at 78 he was still a powerhouse full of energy and amazing singing and dancing. Wonderful. I hope I can catch him again sometime. Blessings
When its comes to sounds systems playing music i rarely hear of those artists, it more Dennis brown Barrington levi sir john holt the heptones johnny clarke cornell campbell al Campbell beres Hammond. The music has evolved
Bob Marley did not invent reggae ! There were many others evolving the music such as prince buster , junior Marvin, Marcia Griffith , Bob Andy, burning spear etc. and jimmy cliff.
Thank you for this wonderful reminder of how graceful and talented Jimmy Cliff true is; and the contributions he has made to the success of Jamaican music.
Growing up in Ghana in the ‘70s, all we knew was Jimmy Cliff. I heard of Bob Marley in 1975 when I immigrated to the USA. Jimmy has always been the King of Reggae 😅.
Jimmy Cliff undoubtedly made great contributions to reggae music, and he's certainly a legend in his own right. But Bob Marley became an international superstar to an extent that Cliff simply did not. "King," "Prince," the superlatives can honestly be a bit subjective. What is not a matter of opinion is the fact that reggae would be little more than novelty music in the absence of Bob Marley And The Wailers. The fanbase and media coverage generated by Bob Marley, alone, was and is unsurpassed in the history of reggae music, not to mention the fact that he's one of the best selling artists of all time, in addition to being a cultural phenomenon and global icon. I love Jimmy, but I think Bob did quite a bit more for the music and culture to warrant the moniker King of Reggae.
"HARDER THEY COME" PURE CLASSIC. THE MOVIE/ALBUM MADE IT SO EASE & UNDERSTANDABLE OF THE WORKING OF "BABYLONIAN SYSTEM" THEN & NOW. SADLY, PEOPLE NEVER CATCH THE VIBES. IT'S NOT ONLY IN MUSIC INDUSTRY, BUT IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE PEOPLE'S DAILY LIVES, GLOBALLY. In appearance, you couldn't tell if he was dread or baldhead. But with HARDER THEY COME movie/single, you knew he was SOLID AS A ROCK, especially with VIETNAM. IN-BETWEEN & ON TOP HIS SHOULDERS WAS A WELL BALANCED HEAD. JAH LIVE. JAH GIVE. JAH GUIDE. JAH BLESS.
Jimmy Cliff's reggae music speaks to practically every aspect of our needs . It's inspirational, it's encouraging, it's animating. The lyrics are are so advance yet simple. Now I see the light, Poor Slave, Please tell me why, Reggae nights, under the Sun , moon and stars, My ancestors, She's my mother ... I could go on ! Jimmy Cliff' is a true living legend whose life and music has blessed generations. And I say thank you ever so much Jimmy for all this great music. And thank you Reggae gist for a great job.
"The harder they come" n "I can see clearly now" are songs that will never grow old
His Album "Another Cycle" was not reggae. I thought he was writing to the hearts of music lovers... I think.
LOVE IT KEEP OUR CULTURE ALIVE‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
"Time Will Tell" is the GOAT. I was in High School in Sapele, Nigeria, when it dropped in 1969. I'll never forget the memories. Thanks to Jimmy Cliff, the King of Reggae!!!
Great
Then why did you mistreat him?
@@westyraviz That's a very childishly foolish question. Whatever happened to him (which you now perceive as mistreating him) was a business matter between him and his promoters., to which people like me didn't agree with.
Yes, I'm a Nigerian, and most Nigerians still love him regardless of his bad business-partner choice. Now, what's that got to do with "Time Will Tell" being the GOAT of all his songs/tracks? You're right. Absolutely, NOTHING. Don't let conspiracy theory wreck your mind.
@westyraviz
Is there something that the fans need to know?
Man Jimmy Cliff is still a living legend my favorite movie is club paradise when times where better❤ Rip Robin Williams you and Jimmy made a hit 🎯
Well done to Jimmy Cliff congratulations I love him singing he was born to sing with a magic music voice.u have a lot of his albums on Cd and I still play his songs today September the 4th 2024.regardless of my age now as i grew up with jimmy cliffs music at a young age.as soon as i listening to his songs on the radio i made sure to buy and collect alot of his albums and songs.many reggae singers and other groups I love to listen to as well.i just added Jimmy's Name to the magic music list I call it because all these singers are very talented magicians Natural I can tell by their voices.si well done to them all .I congratulate them all for their inspirational journey of my own personal life growing up in my youthful adult years they are all music legends amazing with great D,N,A talents in their own family's lineage family Tree for sure I call it .they are sure gifted and blessed thankyou for sharing your music with me and the world cause you can bet Im not the only one in this world we live in, that will speak highly of these singers musicians as well.there Hard work they all put in has for sure paid of so well done to them all.They all deserved to be Honoured they sure have earned it.all the best to them all.from a music mad Fan myself Christchurch ,New Zealand and i come from a musical family myself as our parents were great musicians singing and playing a variety of instruments that passed down the blood line to us their children ,grandchildren with natural talent.music has helped me so much in my life and I'm sure the same with my own siblings but I can only really speak about me with my own story and express what I wanna say each to their own opinions and that's cool too.Have a awesome Day all.once again thanks for sharing the video and songs of jimmy cliff.💙♥️🤍💚🩷💜💛🧡🤎🩶🩵💚❤️💜🌀🌈🌿🍀☘️💚😀👍❤
Thanks for update I learnt something I didn't know
Credit where it is due Jimmy Cliff is the father of Reggae music really undesputed and undefeated. Full stop. Bob Marley was and is also great they're both Icons and legends. Kudos to both great artistes. Jamaica and the world 🌍 loves you both ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Respect Mr Jimmy...
i am impressed with the symbol on his hat ( the double ankh)..... great musician , great actor , amazing performer ...... just reflecting ,Jamaica has really produce some amazing personalities.
Thanks so much for the history.
Jimmy Cliff is my favorite male Raggea singer . From a child , I see him in real life we had a long talk. It is Jah Bkessing to had that time to reason about Life and Jah .
I have loved Jimmy Cliff and his music since i was 14, 52 years ago....
I ❤Jimmy Cliff.
Jimmy Cliff had an Album called 'Meeting in Africa', and the lyric off that album that has remained indelible in my memory, is...'There was no Love to be found...) I was introduced to his music in about 1977, Peter Tosh's 'bush doctor', and Marleys, Kaya...were, also in the 'omtes', as it was 'put', in our vernacular at the time, all deserve credit, for their 'journeys', One Love. .Namaste' ( thanks Ras Dennis, for your input...
I was once Sir James Chambers Tour Manager from 2004 - 2005. I say Give Thanks. "U know u just travelled around the World" is what he said 2 me when we arrived back in the UK! I was 1 year old when SJC had his hit & years later here I am has his TM. MAD TING!
True Stories Real Our Stories & thankful 2 b a part of our history! (2004/5)
21 Gun Salute 'Skipper'
Guidance & Protection
Mannerz & Respect!
Peace 1Love
Thank U!
Big up and blessing the elder.
Bless up big up Jimmy Clif.
Thank you for the info. JC's music was and still is highly infectious
I heard Cliff before Marley. I like both.. Marley however has more that I like...
Top Man
Very interesting
King of reggae
Jimmy and Bob were both kings of reggae in their own right. I doubt if they can be touched. Some have tried and some have failed. Some have come close. but not close enough.
Jamaica’s answer to Stevie Wonder . One of the greatest singers to come out from the great country Jamaica . ❤
Jimmy Cliff is a LEGEND. Nobody can take that away from him. However, it was Marley who introduced it and made it palatable to the masses.
'Lost' King? To you maybe, if you know reggae music you know Jimmy Cliff...
It's not "Lost King" but "Reggae's Lost King". Both don't contain the same meaning. Thanks and blessings.
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Last I heard bob marley had order of merit to
The Real Bongoman
Jimmy Cliff music is pure - Bob Marley is polygamy music
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Jimmy Cliff played a significant part in the career growth of my band, The "MYSTIC REVEALERS". Our single "Mash Down Apartheid " was produced at his studio on Lady Musgrave Ave in Kingston and released on his "Oness" lable. His generosity toward us in giving us free access to his rehearsal room and recording equipment played a major role in our development and success. BIG UP, Mr Cliff. Love every time
Billy Mystic.
Rastafari
mystic revelers😂😂😂😅
Thanks fir telling these people the truth for years a lot of artist thar put Reggae on the world map got no recognition. All for Bob when people were out there before him that opened the door for him .Thanks for giving credit to Jimmy.
Jimmy Cliff brought Reggae to the entire world he IS reggae those who know know ❤❤❤
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what about Toots and the Maytals?
I love jimmy cliff. I think he’s a legend. Thanks for sharing..💚💛❤️
We dont have to pick one over the other.Both contribute a legacy to Jamaica.We are pround to experience Jimmy and Bob.❤
Seen Jimmy cliff twice at two of the anniversaries of reggae on the river. 2003 wasn't expecting much of just other than a solid roots show. He blew my mind with energy and amazing vibes. 2014 was wondering why a ten years older 69 year old was closing a night. Blew my mind again with energy. Truly blessed to witness both those shows. Respect Jimmy ✊️
An introduction to Reggae to African audiences came forcibly thru Jimmy Cliff. Even Desmond Dekker the first jamaican superstar didn't have the same impact...Growing up there wasn't a single soul who hadn't heard of Cliff, along with James Brown, The Beatles..
Is Jimmy cliff the one who sang Fight apartheid?
I saw D Dekker as a 14yr old white girl, sat with him outside on his break, but too shy to talk to him, a deep regret i wont forget ❤
@@NaomiNay-ei4jv Ah..I see. I assume it was during the period he migrated to the UK in the late 60s??
@@lawrencenjawe9875 think around 1970 but i was never a skinhead girl, never cut my curly locks, went to a great black youth club, still great freinds with my special peeps 😊
@@coletteuwanyuze8720Peter tosh
The difference is Jimmy was reggae's 1st superstar & Bob was reggae's 1st Mega superstar.
There is a lot of people is going to lied about the history of the music fraternity,in Jamaica which is not true. Because what jimmy Cliff is saying it is not true. Bob Marley started to sing long time before Jimmy Cliff,Bob Marley recorded his 1st song in 1961. Also Alton Ellis started to sing from 1954, before Jimmy Cliff know about singing. Also Millie Small did that song my boy lollipop 🍭, touring the whole of Europe. Desmond Dekker and the aces, the 1st reggae song was recorded in Jamaica,was nany Goat version by Larry Marshall in 1968. I grew up in Jamaica hearing Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan having,a musical feud in the 1960s long before Jimmy Cliff. Where Prince Buster and Derrick Morgan is touring England from in the 1960s. In 1962 it was Derrick Morgan sang the song for independence august 6 th 1962, so Jimmy Cliff is saying it is not true. Because Harry Belanfonte is the 1st Jamaican to recorded a song in Jamaica, and he useto promoting the Jamaican music.Jimmy cliff never popular in Jamaica like even Toots and the Maytals, Slim Smith, Delroy Wilson's, John Holt, Alton Ellis,Roy Shirley, Ken Parker, Justin Hinds, Larry Marshall, Gregory Isaacs,. There is a lot of Jamaican singers is singing from in the 1950s and early 1960s touring all over the world, so it is no one person. One of the best music video made in Jamaica in the 1970s named rockers,I watched that movie about 5 times. I useto lived near to King Tubbys studio 🎙️ from in the 1960s, and know a lot of artists.Everybody is going to claims that they were the 1st, because most of the foundation members them is dead and gone. Because if you should asked Jimmy Cliff if he ever audition for vere John,who recruited, the Wailers, John Holt, Alton Ellis,Millie Small. He died in 1966, so any singers in Jamaica who never go through Vere John. They are young singer,man like Boris Gardner can tell you about Vere John,ok.
Please Stop 🛑, you have no idea what you’re talking about, not even a fraction.
Listening to what this blogger is saying about Jimmy Cliff comparing to Bob Marley,it is all nonsense, because Bob Marley started to sing long time before Jimmy Cliff. Bob Marley is saying from 1961 also Alton Ellis is singing from 1954, so what this guy is saying is all nonsense. Let me give this guy a lesson about the Jamaican music fraternity, because he and more people is talking a lot of trash 🗑️. The first man in Jamaica to recorded a song ,is Harry Belanfonte long before Jimmy Cliff and Beverly started recording. Harry Belanfonte useto sing mento,song like carry me ackee to Linstead Market, island in the sun ☀️ just to mentioned a few of his songs. Where they used some of his songs in movies, so this guy needs to do some research. I was born and grew up in Jamaica, living very close to king Tubbys studio 🎙️ in the 1960s in Waterhouse.What this does not know about, that any singers does not go through Vere John , they are young singer.They are young singers, that man died in 1966 he useto have a program on RJR radio station named the Vere John opportunities show. During the 1960s the 2 most popular singers in Jamaica was Derrick Morgan and Prince Buster. So I don't where this guy got his false information from and, the very first reggae song was sing by Larry Marshall in 1968. I remember two artists contacted me talking a lot of trash 🗑️, they were born in the 1940s and I was born in the 1950s. I told that I born come see my uncle playing music, and he told me he is playing music from in the 1940s. In those days it was mento music and, they called it Folks songs I grew on those songs before ska,Rocksteady in the 1960s and reggae music came in. So the whole thing is all nonsense, Duke Reid was the only producer in Jamaica have a radio show on RJR on Sunday,I know those days. Only the younger generation in Jamaica, you guys can fooled about the music fraternity,ok.
The best local movies in Jamaica was rockers and it,was done in the 1970s. I watched it about 4 times, so what that is saying is all nonsense. The biggest singer came out of Jamaica in the 1960s tourning England and Europe,was Millie Small with my my boy lollipop 🍭. The first million dollars records,in the 1960s popular singers, Derrick Morgan, Prince Buster, Larry Marshall, Justin Hinds and the dominoes,Alton Ellis, the wailers,Toots and Maytals 1st festival song winner in 1966. A lot of bloggers is using Jamaica to make money, they are not from Jamaica and talking a lot of trash 🗑️. I know all the top singers from Jamaica, from John Holt, Bob Marley and the wailers,Alton Ellis, Slim Smith,Ken Parker,Pat Kelly, Desmond Decker,Roy Shirley, Dennis Brown, Johnny Osborne,Toots, Jimmy Cliff, Jimmy Riley, Horace Handy, Larry Marshall, Junior Byles,Delroy Wilson,the great Gregory Isaacs the ruler is more popular than Jimmy Cliff, the queen of reggae the undisputed only Marcia Griffiths, princess Rita Marley,Judy Mowatt, Charlene Davis,Nora Dean ,Hortense Ellis.. Boris Gardens,the rest of singers is young which can fight for minor positions. My step father was traveling the United States from 1961 and brought out a sound system and,I useto operated . So I useto buy most of the records back in those days, I could tell you most of the records shops in Kingston.
I met Jimmy Cliff in Cambridge saint James Jamaica many years ago as a young boy growing up in Jamaica I was blown away by his humbleness he spoke to many of us kids and took the time out talk to many of his fans and shook hands no security he was by himself truly amazing human being .
I remember very well. I was a little boy by 1970's. Bob and Jimmy were then Ligends of Reggae. True jimmy comes a long way. Deserves these awards. Long live Jimmy more thousand years to come.
JIMMY CLIFF IS ALL OVER THE WORLD
I think the reason why some people oppose Cliff to Marley is because the latter was a rasta and became world's best known representative of that movement, the dreadlocks, Jah, Hailé Selassie etc. For so many people reggae became synonymous of rasta and Jimmy Cliff is not rasta.
Jimmy was awesome in the movie "Club Paradise" playing opposite Robin Williams, and the old SCTV Comedic Crew. His musical ability superseded his acting skills, but he did a good job in a pretty funny movie. Prayers up to you Mr. Cliff you made your mark in our hearts
Jimmy Cliff has always been a very brilliant actor. In his interview concerning the movie"The harder they come", he said when he came to Kingston, he lived in areas that were gangster-infested, and the only thing that stopped him from joining those gangs full-time was because he didn’t know where he would bury his head if his family heard that he was in Kingston firing a gvn.
Ras D. You forgot Jimmy first album, Another Cycle.
Awesome... Yes indeed. The violets not blue..
"Another Circle" was NOT Jimmy's first album, because it was released in 1972. His first album was "Hard Road To Travel" released in 1967 which included the best selling single "Time Will Tell". Going down this memory lane makes me feel younger, already. Thanks guys!
May the most high keep brother Jimmy a great musical master luv you brother man keep real stay in peace Amen
I’ve always thought Jimmy Cliff was born in 1948….shocking to find out he was born in 1944
Same here..,1948. That how most of his bio read. I've always believd he was 3 years younger than Bob but it seems he's about a year older. So many disparities in the biographies of Reggae artists, I've noticed.
In high school in Africa, I grew up with Jimmy Cliff's music. Four decades later, I had the chance to see him perform live in Santa Monica, California.
Thank you 👍 for highlighting Jimmy Cliff's Contribution to the popularity of Reggae Music worldwide. I was introduced to Reggie by Jimmy Cliff in the late 60's and he still holds a special place in my heart 💗 till this day. He also inspired me to change my name from James to Jimmy. His professional relationship with Bob Marley fills my heart with joy. Much love 😍 man! ✌️ Peace!
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏
Magnificent songs about important aspects of life. The variety of topics coveref by his songs is untouchable even for Bob Marley. For example ; the environment, child abuse, family, peace, war, education and so many more. He is such a contemporary artist but under recognize.
Jimmy Cliff is one of my top ten musical artiste.
I was in secondary school in Nigeria in the early 70s when I caught the bug of Jimmy Cliff. I heard a secondary school boy sing ‘synthetic world’ shortly after I heard ‘Going back west’ This was my absolute best Jimmy Cliff then and I quickly learned it by heart and used to show off singing it. I encouraged my dad to start buying Jimmy Cliff’s albums and knew them all. ‘Mother’ in house of Exile, ‘Under the sun moon and stars’ were some of my favourites. I was a bit unhappy when Bob Marley appeared. I saw him as challenging my favourite but after sometime I decided to like both. I saw Jimmy Cliff close up in Manchester around 1999 or so. Great show. I believe that he is the most underrated great musician of our time.
I can;t believe that you did not even mention " Many Rivers To Cross " - an evergreen classic and arguably the greatest song he ever wrote and performed
Many rivers to cross, keep your eyes on the sparrow & sitting in limbo...they can put a smile on my face or reduce me to tears.... Jimmy Cliff is one of the most amazing & talented singer/ song writers of all time....❤️💛💚
(just started watching this video , ) But let's put the TRUTH out there , from someone who has attended Many Cliff concerts back in the day ( & Bob & the Wailers too ) : Jimmy Cliff had an Extraordinary Voice , among his Many Talents.
NUFF RESPECT !!!
Respect King I knew most of what you spoke in this video as I’m a student of Jamaican musical history . I still fully fulljoyed the way you articulated your words and knowledge 💯 Blessed love
Many thanks 😊
I think all early artist play their different roles as they were supposed to in creating reaggae & this includes influencers who didn't touch any instruments. All these people create, lunch & established the reggae music we know today seen!
You could have blown me over with a feather when I heard Bruce Springsteen covered Cliff's song 'Trapped' And how much Paul Simon loved his song 'Vietnam' which later inspired Mr Simon to write 'Mother and Child Reunion' Incredible artist!
Reggae's lost king?!?!? Cliff is top 5 wealthiest Jamaican artists on the Island. He made smart moves and is sitting very comfortable. Big up Jimmy! Bles-Sed!
Between Bob and Jimmy, in my opinion Jimmy had the better singing voice and was a much better singer. Also, Jimmy's songs were more contemporary for the time and had more of a "pop" appeal. Bob had his own niche in reggae music and stuck to it but unfortunately his music only became very popular after his death. Frankly, I was not a big fan of Bob's music when I was growing up in Jamaica in the 1970's and 1980's. During that time I was more into American Music like R&B, Disco and even Country and Western. I only became a fan after emigrating from Jamaica to the U.S in 1989. Strange but true!
Happy to see Jimmy and Bob were known to each other and got stuff together.. Musically, even if not a collaboration..
Before legendary Bob Marley, there was the super star Jimmy Cliff. He put Reggae on the world 🌍map.
Probably worth pointing out too that Jimmy wrote "Trapped", the hit by Bruce Springsteen.
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We need one about the immortal legend LEE SCRATCH PERRY (RIP-2023).
😮 I've always wanted to know about jimmy ive heard his songs I listen to them to. he help bob great helps great thanks ras denis i just subscribe to your channel
Desmond Dekker - Israelites did well in 1968 too it went international and to many charts including the UK charts and it’s in a lot of movies and series including The Flash.
Like! God Bless Jamaica!🙏👑🎶📯
Jimmy cliff used song ska and rock steady. Then reggae music and Bob marley said it's God said aeon had, have a good music so he visited me and practice and said he got it right and dub on my music. First my music named redemption song, Rasta music, aeon music called reggae music thanks you and it's me aeon brought forward the business to the business sector thanks you it's reggae music.
It doesn't matter who came first but Bob Marley's root rock reggae is something else, unequalled, inspirational, revolutionary and he took it with him to the grave. A legend, an inestimable loss to mankind. Those who have a hand in his death will rot in agony in Hell forever.
Thankyou, information is the key to knowledge, thankyou for upload one love ❤
As Much as l Love Jimmy Cliff I Cant see Him as Reggae Last King Burning Spear is Still Hear
These guys were just phenomenal. This generation dances to sounds without substance....that time the messages were of top quality - JIMMY CLIFF AND BOB MARLEY leading the way. They were philisophers, prophets, and leading moral lights!!!!
Thats why composing a song was the main thing before the lirics because a large part of the audience and fans followed the messages......❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE JIMMY CLIFF 💯❤ From 🇨🇲
Thanks for update I learnt something I didn't know
We really love Sir Jimmy Cliffs
Spectacular to say the least. I loved Jimmy Cliff's music long before I even knew who he was. I never quite put him and his music together until the movie, " The Harder They Come" which I have lost count on how many times I have watched it. "The harder they come" is an anthem in the dancehall arena as well as many more of his songs. Jimmy Cliff has a very wide appeal. Great artist no doubt!!
& BTW , J Cliff is a Great Talent also. So What if he's Not Bob ?!?
Many Rivers to cross song by Jimmy Cliff.#Epic
Yes give thanks ras Dennis, i remember seeing the harder they come in the 70's and you're correct Jimmy cliff was the first to bring reggae to the world.
I enjoyed your telling of the brief history of Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. I love this little number of Bob's life.
Thanks for this. Jimmy is a living legend. Love him. Saw him a couple of years back and at 78 he was still a powerhouse full of energy and amazing singing and dancing. Wonderful. I hope I can catch him again sometime. Blessings
Always Jimmy cliff
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When its comes to sounds systems playing music i rarely hear of those artists, it more Dennis brown Barrington levi sir john holt the heptones johnny clarke cornell campbell al Campbell beres Hammond. The music has evolved
Really inspiratuonal. JIMMY Cliff is phenomenal. A really great brother. Always remembered always loved by all
Bob Marley did not invent reggae ! There were many others evolving the music such as prince buster , junior Marvin, Marcia Griffith , Bob Andy, burning spear etc. and jimmy cliff.
Not relevant though, because focus is on their great talents.... ENJOY without quarreling....😂
Bob also has The Order of Merit.
Jimmy Cliff has always/will always be my favorite raggae singer.I love Jimmy Cliff.
We love you Jimmy stay well❤
Thank you for this wonderful reminder of how graceful and talented Jimmy Cliff true is; and the contributions he has made to the success of Jamaican music.
Jamaica was blessed to have great muscians. I respect them all. They kept me dancing and feeling the vibes.
All are great.
Thank you. Some of this info is new to me.
More then one ambassador
You are a great historian.
Growing up in Ghana in the ‘70s, all we knew was Jimmy Cliff. I heard of Bob Marley in 1975 when I immigrated to the USA. Jimmy has always been the King of Reggae 😅.
Jimmy Cliff undoubtedly made great contributions to reggae music, and he's certainly a legend in his own right. But Bob Marley became an international superstar to an extent that Cliff simply did not. "King," "Prince," the superlatives can honestly be a bit subjective. What is not a matter of opinion is the fact that reggae would be little more than novelty music in the absence of Bob Marley And The Wailers. The fanbase and media coverage generated by Bob Marley, alone, was and is unsurpassed in the history of reggae music, not to mention the fact that he's one of the best selling artists of all time, in addition to being a cultural phenomenon and global icon. I love Jimmy, but I think Bob did quite a bit more for the music and culture to warrant the moniker King of Reggae.
"HARDER THEY COME" PURE CLASSIC.
THE MOVIE/ALBUM MADE IT SO EASE & UNDERSTANDABLE OF THE WORKING OF "BABYLONIAN SYSTEM" THEN & NOW.
SADLY, PEOPLE NEVER CATCH THE VIBES.
IT'S NOT ONLY IN MUSIC INDUSTRY, BUT IN EVERY ASPECT OF THE PEOPLE'S DAILY LIVES, GLOBALLY.
In appearance, you couldn't tell if he was dread or baldhead.
But with HARDER THEY COME movie/single, you knew he was SOLID AS A ROCK, especially with VIETNAM.
IN-BETWEEN & ON TOP HIS SHOULDERS WAS A WELL BALANCED HEAD.
JAH LIVE.
JAH GIVE.
JAH GUIDE.
JAH BLESS.
Jimmy Cliff's reggae music speaks to practically every aspect of our needs . It's inspirational, it's encouraging, it's animating. The lyrics are are so advance yet simple.
Now I see the light, Poor Slave, Please tell me why,
Reggae nights, under the Sun , moon and stars, My ancestors, She's my mother ... I could go on !
Jimmy Cliff' is a true living legend whose life and music has blessed generations.
And I say thank you ever so much Jimmy for all this great music. And thank you Reggae gist for a great job.
I see someone going down memory lane. Wonderful!
Wicked !!!
Thanks for the history of Jimmy Cliff!!
Jimmy Cliff was born 1948 , Bob Marley born 1945... Desmond Decker introduced Bob Marley to JIMMY CLIFF
He’s an Amazing Man 🌴
LIVING KING MAKER 👑 JAMES
Love this.
I'm gonna live! Live!! Live!!!
I'm gonna love! Love!! Love!!! Love!!!!
Got so much of living to do........,,,,
❤❤❤facts!!