Jimmy Cliff performing "Many Rivers To Cross" on KCRW

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  • @phenamenol
    @phenamenol 11 місяців тому +14

    Motivating … inspirational ….only jimmy cliff can sing this song as it should be sung ….imitated but never truly copied … Nam Jamaica

  • @MrConnal
    @MrConnal 2 місяці тому +2

    Reminds me of my dad, one of his favourite artists. He took me to see him in Glasgow, I tagged along reluctantly and was blown away. I used to take him to see the bands I liked, and he would take me to the older stuff he liked.

  • @KingofFools1976
    @KingofFools1976 11 років тому +69

    one of the most powerful songs ever written.

  • @dominicbirkett-wood1271
    @dominicbirkett-wood1271 3 роки тому +11

    Playing a right handed guitar upside down just shows you he’s the goat

    • @grimgolf79
      @grimgolf79 6 місяців тому

      wtf..you´re right!

  • @arohataurerewa3020
    @arohataurerewa3020 Місяць тому +1

    So deep JC. Your song touches the heart of millions who listened. My soul weeps with memories of lost souls and battles won. Is it not great to be living in 2024 by God's grace.

  • @stephenrodgers4091
    @stephenrodgers4091 Рік тому +4

    2023 and it still hits the right chords in me. Pure and reflective. Jimmy had time on this one.

  • @funguy4utube
    @funguy4utube 6 років тому +32

    This is as good as it gets ... this is music artistry .. hits me right to the core. My mother and father were British and we lived in Florida when they came to the U.S. but they had a place down in Jamaica and that is where we all grew to love the early reggae ... and of course Jimmy Cliff. I love the purity of this unplugged version.

    • @soapbubbleuk
      @soapbubbleuk 5 років тому +4

      Such a nice story, love it and yes the impact on your heartstrings is really strong with this song

  • @carolwynter7670
    @carolwynter7670 5 років тому +6

    Our little island produce some very good artist and songwriters that's all more power to our island we little but we talawa Jamaica Jamaica

  • @LeifThordal
    @LeifThordal 4 роки тому +14

    Listening to that song performed by Jimmy Cliff I feel brought back to 1970 - and am 22 years old again!
    So many memories!
    ;-)

  • @PopTodd
    @PopTodd 9 років тому +57

    Who the hell would vote this down?!
    I have chills right now. And, I think that there's something in my eye.

    • @DiogenesOfCa
      @DiogenesOfCa 4 роки тому +3

      I never understood people that down vote any music; don't like it move on.

    • @foxintheshadows5495
      @foxintheshadows5495 4 роки тому +2

      I was thinking exactly the same thing, they must have shit in their ears aswell as shit for brains

    • @patyrod
      @patyrod 3 роки тому +2

      I agree. This song always gives me chills.

    • @Tofushoots
      @Tofushoots 3 роки тому +1

      People born after 2000 and have no idea what real music is.

  • @kevinkeegan4954
    @kevinkeegan4954 3 роки тому +5

    if a more heartfelt and talented performance exists , i have yet to hear it, class

  • @izitprod-stylarprod94
    @izitprod-stylarprod94 3 роки тому +8

    Even he changes some lyrics and sing it with some added ones, this song is a pleasure for ears, a cure for the mind, a medicine for the heart and a masterpiece for whom who wants to understand. Im 27,heard this the 1st time by the UB40, then 1 day I said to myself that somewhere or somehow, this can't be UB40's song. Search for the original, and found it at the age of 12.I was like'' no way''. His voice was like someone that you never see, never existed, trying to call you into reality. I remember listening to it and trying to figure out what was the meaning of this song, till I started to smoke some weeds. This was playing inside my mind. Many rivers to cross, but I can't seem to find my way over. Being young and already got too many rivers to cross in life. Some i tried to cross and succeeds, but some still crossing. Bless to you all out there trying to cross these rivers. Together we'll succeed. BLESS

  • @knowerzark
    @knowerzark 3 роки тому +7

    I was lucky enough to see Jimmy do this and many other tunes a few years ago at the Byron Bay Bluesfest here in Australia. Such soul. Such pipes! One of the musical highlights of my life.

  • @357HFC
    @357HFC 3 роки тому +7

    Always loved this guy. Such a talented man. More talented than most, he plays a right handed guitar, left handed. I never knew! I though only Gurrumul did that!

    • @Caff68
      @Caff68 Рік тому

      Do you know Dave Wakeling of The Beat? He plays a right-handed guitar (normally-strung) left-handed. Lol...he basically learned guitar up-side-down as he thought that was how you were supposed to play one.

  • @julesgosnell9791
    @julesgosnell9791 2 роки тому +4

    it is a privilege to listen to this...

  • @Muzikman127
    @Muzikman127 3 роки тому +8

    What a treasure, feel lucky to have found this

  • @footieloose5109
    @footieloose5109 2 роки тому +4

    The king of Jamaican music and that is a glorious accolade given the geniuses from that jewel.

  • @Torahboy1
    @Torahboy1 3 роки тому +5

    If it’s possible, this song has grown in strength as Jimmy has aged.
    Hang on..... something in my eye

  • @colinwalshe6686
    @colinwalshe6686 Рік тому +4

    So grateful for such a special song and performance, touches my soul.

  • @MrConnal
    @MrConnal 10 років тому +14

    Would bring a tear to a glass eye. Go on yerself jimmy

  • @aifutureknowledge
    @aifutureknowledge 7 років тому +15

    omg that voice is to die for

  • @ciphodube6133
    @ciphodube6133 2 роки тому +2

    It's only my will that kept me alive 🥺

  • @bathsheba56
    @bathsheba56 5 років тому +12

    This is a song that urges us to go on. You'll know it when you hear it. Thank you for posting this.

  • @MrMarkstyles
    @MrMarkstyles 6 років тому +14

    I have come to truly admire Mr. Jimmy Cliff. He just improves with time, tries new ideas. keeps performing.. THANX for the decades of excellence

  • @diduknowfacts101
    @diduknowfacts101 7 років тому +4

    Oh Jimmy Cliff you are one of the last of the legends! I really you live very long on earth!

  • @antoniodesousa8648
    @antoniodesousa8648 4 роки тому +7

    Fantastic. This song is timeless and transcends the soul. One of the most beautiful songs of all time.

  • @Keatron3
    @Keatron3 7 років тому +14

    I come here to escape the other UA-cam comment sections. And of course to listen to this masterpiece. ❤️

  • @CODYj423
    @CODYj423 7 років тому +19

    My belief in our species is restored.

  • @katejames2054
    @katejames2054 4 роки тому +8

    Oh gosh thank you! I’ve held myself together for my daughters & myself the last few weeks after losing my dad and sorting things but this song as just brought me to tears, sadness but happy memories too, it gave me a release that I really needed❤️

  • @jamesmurphy-walsh8966
    @jamesmurphy-walsh8966 2 роки тому +2

    God lives you can hear it in his voice !

  • @byanymeansnecessary398
    @byanymeansnecessary398 6 років тому +17

    This kind of thing can bring you to tears.

  • @jenniferdavies8422
    @jenniferdavies8422 8 років тому +12

    This song. His voice. Truly beautiful. Renders me to tears every time I hear it.

    • @diduknowfacts101
      @diduknowfacts101 7 років тому +3

      Thats exactly how I felt from I heard it when I was kid and still to this day!

  • @angrytim
    @angrytim 12 років тому +8

    maybe the greatest song of all time

  • @close2reality
    @close2reality 12 років тому +5

    Who the hell could dislike this? What a pleasure to listen to.

  • @jamesheath8379
    @jamesheath8379 4 роки тому +4

    His voice is still so strong.

  • @paulmacallister7518
    @paulmacallister7518 9 місяців тому +2

    Pure talent. One Love

  • @Darrinw2001
    @Darrinw2001 11 років тому +11

    he is still an awesome singer.. always will love this song

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 4 місяці тому +2

    My radio.

  • @nelsonnichols922
    @nelsonnichols922 Рік тому +1

    One of my favorite songs performed by one of my favorite artists

  • @HungryBiller
    @HungryBiller 3 роки тому +2

    Just a breathtakingly amazing performance.
    He is 64 in this ..by my calculations.
    I notice he now sings much of the lyric in past tense, almost as if the strategy GOT him through life.
    A legend and inspiration to me.

  • @larrydunning3573
    @larrydunning3573 2 роки тому +1

    Quite possibly the greatest story ever told

  • @josephineolowu2546
    @josephineolowu2546 4 роки тому +5

    This man sings my life!

  • @Myzmo90
    @Myzmo90 5 років тому +6

    I love his voice its the same I love it. Jimmy Cliff your amazing

  • @bernygardiner1687
    @bernygardiner1687 8 років тому +7

    That's why he is a Legend 😎

  • @DarkHorizonEOS
    @DarkHorizonEOS 10 років тому +8

    "And I only survived because of my pride."

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 4 місяці тому +2

    Got another job. ❤❤❤❤ Still here.

  • @executivetower2600
    @executivetower2600 Рік тому +2

    Beatiful Song!!

  • @markthompson4953
    @markthompson4953 3 роки тому +2

    All one can say is.....BEAUTIFUL !

  • @narekchannel
    @narekchannel 12 років тому +9

    Unbelievable performer!!!

  • @1881Gordon
    @1881Gordon 4 роки тому +3

    Wow! The vocal emotion in this song really hits you in the chest. Brilliant live performance.

  • @djowinzschuschen235
    @djowinzschuschen235 3 роки тому +1

    1off the best song Ever!!by the King!!

  • @careyhaas4780
    @careyhaas4780 4 роки тому +2

    just discovered this version ... wow I'm not crying.. you are wow

  • @joelias4940
    @joelias4940 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful song ! Love his songs!!

  • @jimmers00
    @jimmers00 12 років тому +6

    This is gorgeous. Genius. Gave me shivers. Thank you so much.

  • @scotttracey290
    @scotttracey290 11 років тому +8

    This is right up there with the best. So sincere. Thank you for such a gem

  • @JacquelineFox-xo6jn
    @JacquelineFox-xo6jn 4 місяці тому +1

    Sing...❤❤❤❤

  • @Gawd3000
    @Gawd3000 11 років тому +5

    Legendary performance!

  • @SpoonfulBurnside
    @SpoonfulBurnside 9 років тому +8

    this is soul touching

  • @SChome100
    @SChome100 11 років тому +6

    absolutely love this song so amazing

  • @robhavemann798
    @robhavemann798 11 років тому +5

    It's too good!
    Legend!

  • @anthonystuckey8769
    @anthonystuckey8769 5 місяців тому +1

    Needed to hear this!

  • @southernmonkey64
    @southernmonkey64 10 років тому +1

    The man pours out his Heart and Soul and gives it All he has if you don't feel this then your a Zombie

  • @davisworth5114
    @davisworth5114 3 роки тому

    Jimmy puts everything into everything he does, the backing guitar was sweet.

  • @slugstucker
    @slugstucker 8 років тому +17

    Wow! 11 deaf idiots voted this thumbs down? Over 40 years after its release, and his voice is as pure as ever. This stripped down version is so clean and beautiful.

    • @Oh_I_Will
      @Oh_I_Will 5 років тому +1

      slug stucker I didn’t vote thumbs down for the video...but I did to your stupid comment. Enjoy the flipping live performance and quit worrying about where others put their thumbs up at...

  • @Deibote
    @Deibote 5 років тому +1

    Oh Jimmy. Your voice, so soothing

  • @tan20007
    @tan20007 11 років тому +3

    Wow, this is so relaxing

  • @erasemeable
    @erasemeable 6 років тому +1

    2 guys and 2 guitars .... throw in Jimmy ... wow ... wish I had all of these recordings

  • @josianeagathe7450
    @josianeagathe7450 5 років тому +1

    Super artiste célèbre pleins des talents voix unique des doigts magique wouahou merci boookou Jimmy cliff 🥁🎧😘🎸🎸🎤🎧💓

  • @edwardheynes3880
    @edwardheynes3880 4 роки тому

    This is perfection. Is does NOT get better than this.

  • @17STR
    @17STR 11 років тому

    One song that truly defines the world ive lived n emotions i felt.. This song is fo r all my friends ive lost in my 43 years sum close sum not but all i knew and all i lloved n all ive made memories with.. Jimmy Cliff your da deepest cat i no!

  • @piahill6971
    @piahill6971 8 місяців тому

    I 💕Mr. Jimmy Cliff

  • @24licorice
    @24licorice 11 років тому +2

    Love love his voice!

  • @98raja
    @98raja 3 роки тому +1

    Stunning performance !

  • @philgood5275
    @philgood5275 11 років тому

    Mr Cliff's voice transcends all boundaries and borders...LIsa this is for you..can dreams come true..or will this loneliness never leave me alone?
    Jah Rastafari!

  • @songpoets-ramcey
    @songpoets-ramcey 11 років тому +3

    Sublime ..............................................................

  • @SmeeUncleJoe
    @SmeeUncleJoe 8 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for posting this gem. 2 acoustics and I wasn't expecting much. Pleasantly surprised.

  • @johnwaites1569
    @johnwaites1569 25 днів тому

    Pure quality❤

  • @PinHead9707
    @PinHead9707 11 років тому +6

    Awesome! Tell people about it, please.

  • @lindahartman4543
    @lindahartman4543 9 років тому +4

    perfection

  • @terryanderson1488
    @terryanderson1488 3 роки тому

    beautiful playing left handed on a right handed tuned guitar kudos

  • @douglasstreet7304
    @douglasstreet7304 2 роки тому

    OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!

  • @Caff68
    @Caff68 Рік тому

    Good Lord. I have no words.

  • @jacobheine3260
    @jacobheine3260 9 років тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful!

  • @snoek1971
    @snoek1971 12 років тому +1

    Just beautiful!

  • @alisonhowe1287
    @alisonhowe1287 7 років тому +4

    Check out jimmy perform this on jools holland . Fab

  • @jasonleemamanddad
    @jasonleemamanddad 5 років тому +3

    :) legand jimmy cliff music chillls happy vibe :) :)

  • @Flipstylegetit
    @Flipstylegetit 10 років тому

    i can't understand how someone could dislike this

  • @florencemcintosh2457
    @florencemcintosh2457 8 років тому

    Beautiful song which leave a beautiful message!

  • @daisymoses6812
    @daisymoses6812 Рік тому

    WHO IS THAT GUITAR PLAYER !!!? so so so so amazing...the heartfelt arrangement almost sounds like Ry Cooder's playing on "Mexican Divorce"

  • @markmcallan973
    @markmcallan973 6 місяців тому

    This is the best!

  • @irieb
    @irieb 6 років тому

    The straight dope. Raw n pure, kindling 4 my soul

  • @jennk4089
    @jennk4089 3 роки тому

    Very powerful soulful voice that I love

  • @Steve4Physics
    @Steve4Physics 11 років тому +1

    I'm lost for words. I can't put it any better than LSD25.
    WoW...

  • @JJDugan-ss9oq
    @JJDugan-ss9oq 4 роки тому

    Jimmy C is Da Bomb!!!

  • @simonbard2215
    @simonbard2215 6 місяців тому

    J adore 😊😊

  • @theliamofella
    @theliamofella 3 роки тому

    Fantastic

  • @leas77
    @leas77 11 років тому +1

    so sweet.

  • @thomjohnson
    @thomjohnson 11 років тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @loveone4292
    @loveone4292 5 років тому

    Beautiful!!!

  • @602reddevils
    @602reddevils 6 років тому

    Who the fuck can not just love this