Jimmy Cliff's Warning to Bob Marley
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Jimmy Cliff is one of reggae's hugest icons, a living legend whose 1972 film The Harder They Come and accompanying soundtrack gave the genre its big break in the American market. It helped launch a staggeringly prolific career for Cliff who had already been recording and releasing music in his native Jamaica for quite a while by the time of the film's release. Kindly watch this episode to find out what he said to Bob Marley.
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"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.
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.
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mystic revelers😂😂😂😅
I have loved Jimmy Cliff and his music since i was 14, 52 years ago....
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.❤
JIMMY CLIFF IS ALL OVER THE WORLD
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 .
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.
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 ✊️
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 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.
LOVE IT KEEP OUR CULTURE ALIVE‼️🤣🤣🤣🤣🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
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.
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.
May the most high keep brother Jimmy a great musical master luv you brother man keep real stay in peace Amen
Thanks , Jimmy Cliff is the king of reggae.
Happy to see Jimmy and Bob were known to each other and got stuff together.. Musically, even if not a collaboration..
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 🙏
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 🎯
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.
Like! God Bless Jamaica!🙏👑🎶📯
We really love Sir Jimmy Cliffs
"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?
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.
❤ Jimmy Cliff,and all Jamaican artists,as they all brought Jamaica to what She is today.
God bless them all
We love you Jimmy stay well❤
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
Many Rivers to cross song by Jimmy Cliff.#Epic
One of Jamaica original legend legends.... Bless up, my brother 🙏 ... All children of the Most High.
Before legendary Bob Marley, there was the super star Jimmy Cliff. He put Reggae on the world 🌍map.
(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 !!!
Jamaica was blessed to have great muscians. I respect them all. They kept me dancing and feeling the vibes.
All are great.
Jimmy Cliff has always/will always be my favorite raggae singer.I love Jimmy Cliff.
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!!
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!
I enjoyed your telling of the brief history of Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff. I love this little number of Bob's life.
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 😊
Ive met Jimmy and spoke to him. He seems like a really down to earth person.
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
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....❤️💛💚
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 🇨🇲
Really inspiratuonal. JIMMY Cliff is phenomenal. A really great brother. Always remembered always loved by all
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.
Thanks for update I learnt something I didn't know
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.
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!
Jimmy'Cliff is the greatest reggae star of our time
Thanks for the history of Jimmy Cliff!!
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.
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 .
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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
He’s an Amazing Man 🌴
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.
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!
Love this.
I'm gonna live! Live!! Live!!!
I'm gonna love! Love!! Love!!! Love!!!!
Got so much of living to do........,,,,
Always Jimmy cliff
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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
I heard Cliff before Marley. I like both.. Marley however has more that I like...
Respect Mr Jimmy...
Appreciate you covering Jimmy Cliff.
Mr Cliff is the original G.O.A.T !
Those of us that are in tune know that … he has always maintained so one would not need to even compare him to Marley !
Both in their own lane 🇯🇲🎼❤️
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!
Thankyou, information is the key to knowledge, thankyou for upload one love ❤
Thank you. Some of this info is new to me.
Thanks so much for the history.
Alhamdulillah thanku He is the greatest reggae stare in the world
He still muslim?
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 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...
LIVING KING MAKER 👑 JAMES
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!
Love is all i have to give..❤ that tune
I love his music and movie!!
I remember watching the movie back when n the day. It was cutting edge for its time. I’m havta revisit it. I’m seeing so much of life imitating that piece of art nowadays. In reggae & hip hop.
Love Jimmy. The Harder They Come was raw & real & broke new ground in cinema. It’s a classic.
The King!!!!!!Greatest!!!
Thanks for sharing...
You are a great historian.
Jimmy super and great 👍 👌
One of my favorites from Jimmy Cliff is "Long Time No See" Love Jimmy Cliff.
Thank you alot
Great work ras Dennis
Much appreciated
Big up and blessing the elder.
Yeah, Jimmy was also very good in his way musically. I remember "Hotshot" one of the major hits on his "Cliff Hanger" album.
Another notable tracks from that album include: "Arrival; Reggae streets; Nuclear war; and Big brown eyes." What a very interesting album.
Other tracks from other albums include "All I have to give; Originator; Mama look at the mountain; Have you heard the news? You can get it if you really want;" and the popular "I can see clearly now" Originally done by Johnny Nash.
Cliff is a great music legend in his own right.
Thank you for the info. JC's music was and still is highly infectious
Legend 🇯🇲👍🎶🎵🎶🎵💯
Brilliant Jimmy Cliff 🤩✊🏾
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.
Bless up big up Jimmy Clif.
Real cool!
I ❤Jimmy Cliff.
As Much as l Love Jimmy Cliff I Cant see Him as Reggae Last King Burning Spear is Still Hear
I’m enjoying these videos
Outstanding
"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.
One love Jimmy as yong,carpenter I worked on his mother home in Somerton
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!
Jimmy Cliff: the original Jamaican. One Love Jimmy.