THE CROSSING - Friends of Johnny Clegg
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- Опубликовано: 4 дек 2018
- www.friendsofjohnnyclegg.com - In 2018 a group of well-known musicians came together to celebrate the life and work of Johnny Clegg and recorded a special version of his song - THE CROSSING.
All proceeds will go to the ‘Friends of Johnny Clegg Fund’ for primary education. The fund is all about changing lives of young learners all across South Africa, through literacy programmes and using technology in education to pursue outcomes-based interventions. The Fund is managed by The Click Foundation who will distribute funds to their various centers across South Africa.
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THE CROSSING - JOHNNY CLEGG
Through all the days that eat away
At every breath that I take
Through all the nights I've lain alone
In someone else's dream, awake
All the words in truth we have spoken
That the wind has blown away
It's only you that remains with me
Clear as the light of day
O Siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles)
A punch drunk man in a downtown bar
Takes a beating without making a sound
Through swollen eyes he sways and smiles
'Cause no one can put him down
Inside of him a boy looks up to his father
For a sign or an approving eye
Oh, it's funny how those once so close and now gone
Can still so affect our lives
O Siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles)
Take me now, don't let go
Hold me close, I'm coming home
O Siyeza, o siyeza , sizofika webaba noma
(we are coming, we are coming, we will arrive soon)
O siyeza, o siyeza, siyagudle lomhlaba
(we are coming, we are coming, we are moving across this earth)
Siyawela lapheshaya lulezontaba ezimnyama
(we are crossing over those dark mountains)
Lapha sobheka phansi konke ukhulupheka
(where we will lay down our troubles) 
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Fly high Johnny, still listening in 2024🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I once saw Johnny sitting quietly at a coffee shop about 3 years ago. I approached him and thanked him for being here for us. No selfies, no autographs, just sincere thanks.
Just sincères thanks
How Beautiful!!
Johnny was the first 'celebrity' I ever met in person. I passed him in a hotel parking lot and said 'Howzit Johnny.' He kindly returned the gesture. What an incredible life. This tribute is testament to the lives he's touched with his music. I grew up listening to The Scatterlings of Africa on LP. My first musical influence now that I think about it. Thanks for the 'firsts' Johnny. Your love for South Africa and it's people will be fondly remembered and honoured. Thanks for posting this Karen.
It's the way it should be done, yet so few people do it, hats off to you
You were lucky
This video should be played at every election campaign events of every party to remind people what South Africa is and stands for.
Johnny Clegg was the spirit, heart and soul of South African music. This tribute, prior to his depart, is a true gem. You will always be remembered, Mr. Clegg.
It would have been magical to get this performance at the world cup when we won
I am crying because this is the South Africa I desperately want.
Tendi Thabela I’m with you on this one! Don’t fight it SA!
Tendi, it's what we ALL want.
same here
me too
Definitely
i made every staff member watch this ...this is what SA should be about
Johnny is there....listening with a smile
RIP Johnny Clegg..You made me love and appreciate Zulu Music
Coming home; thank you for everything. Hamba kahle butho.
I am sobbing uncontrollably... THIS is the South Africa Johnny Clegg lived and worked for. He has crossed over to the other side. Let us make him proud.
I made it to the end before the tears, but yeah...
Oh, it's funny how those once so close and now gone
Can still so affect our lives.
I live in Canada now. I will always consider South Africa my home even though I was born in England. I lived in SA for over 50 yrs and will always be homesick. I love that country, it will always be dear to my heart. I’m so glad I got to see Johnny Clegg live a couple of times. Always shed a tear when I hear his music. RIP Johnny, I for one will miss you terribly. You were a great ambassador for SA.😢😪🇿🇦/🇨🇦
No Politics. No Hatred. Just love. Just people. Just South Africans. LET US BE ONE NATION!
Just a dream with our current government driving this country into the ground. No electricity, sub-standard education, highest unemployment rate ever and crime that has spiraled and still we can't vote the anc out. Nope... we dream but going down like a lead balloon !
Amen!
@Indi - we ARE that nation, sometimes we are too blind to see
Over the dead bodies of the ANC and EFF will they allow that
I named my son after this legend....I named my son Jaluca...different spelling but with Johnny in mind....
For reconciliation there was..
Mandela
Desmond Tutu
And Mr Clegg
Can never stop listening to this song, and I live in Australia. One of the most important musicians in history IMO, miss you Johnny Clegg .....
I would consider myself hardened to the world... but there is something about Johnny's music... this especially... that has me streaming tears like a newborn. RIP my man. If the rest of us left here could just feel a fraction of the emotion conveyed in your music the world would truly be an epic place!
Johnny Clegg has proven one thing :there is only ONE human race.RIP. He left the world a better place for those who cared to listen and to work for the general interest.
I was at a bank in Sandton one eat and Johnny Clegg was in the queue. He was recognised by everyone and he humbly smiled when people said hello. What a genuine man.
Johnny Glegg! My father is huge fan! He said "for now this music won't make sense you'll understand it when you grew up!" It hits nw!
This was an unexpected surprise, one would swear that they could feel that he won't be here for long. May the great Johnny Clegg rest in peace.
This song should be heard everywhere on the world
Almost 5 years, he greatly influenced my perspective on life when I was just a 12 year old boy. A lot of years ago. this song shows what South Africa could and always should have been.
To all listening we are crossing into our promised lands.
The lost prodigals are returning to South Africa.
He will gather his people from the ends of the earth.
Sincerely your loving Lord Jesus !
All Glory honour and praise to you Lord for doing this for us.
We bless you!
Thank you for not forgetting South Africa your rainbow nation.
Johnny Clegg was not only a great musician and songwriter, but he was flat out one of the finest human beings that ever lived. His integrity, courage, and compassion were unmatched. Not only South Africa but the entire world were blessed by his presence, and we're all diminished now that he's gone.
This video should be played before every Parliament sitting, before every political rally and before every interview with any politician. Because this is who the broader public is. And despite the attempts by our politicians to divide us, this harmony is what most South Africans want. This should be the soundtrack to our revolution, where we take away the divisive rethoric from our politicians and remind them that most of us want peace and unity. Well done to all the artists. You made a middle aged white guy shed a tear for what South Africa is suppose to be.
Amen
@Stephen Hamilton I totally agree. This group of people should be our politicians
Stephen -10000% correct
As another middle aged white guy I agree 100%. I exited high school at the end of 92 at a time when expectation of positive change was huge and I was filled with hope for a better country. One day when the politicians and media are put in their place, we will get there. I just hope my kids get to experience South Africa as it should be, the SA Johnny Clegg and so many others fought for.
Stephen Hamilton you'll make my future so much easier. 😃😃👍👍
The South Africa we want. We will miss you Johnny
This is what South Africa can achieve! Beautiful!
If you watched this and didn't get tearful are you even South African? 😭💛
I can't hold back the tears. This is so moving
💩👍
No but I live here & love this 100% & obviously got very tearful!
Every time!! Every time I hear this song I get tears in my eyes
Amen
I love egos as they fade, voices as they rise, shadows that grow longer, pain that disappears & smiles as they penetrate the darkness and hands that clap as one
Africa divided by those who viewed themselves as superior to others. Then oppressed by those who did not want to share. Along came Nelson Mandela, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu and many others that paid dearly to make the world understand that freedom and equality is not negotiable. The legacy of Johnny Clegg put it in song and here we are as a united nation...
It breaks my heart to know that this prolific brother is no longer with us. I’m blessed to say I was a recipient of the tremendous gift he brought to Washington DC’s “9:30 Club” in 1988. I still have the tee shirt! 🙏🏿😎✌🏿
We were blessed to have shared and breathed the air of this great man! Thank-you White Zulu, a king to all!
👑 Johnny
I still have a lump in my throat. This is the beauty that is South Africa
I am crying because this is the world that I desperately want. We must all come together, in peace and in love.
Currently in China for work. I cried when I heard that Johnny had passed on. I cried again after listening to this...hamba kahle White Zulu.
This should be South Africa’s national anthem , this is the South Africa I want ! Like if you agree
Every voice pure South African gold .... sooooo!! goooooood!!
Rest Peacefully Johnny Clegg, you were a true Warrior in life, and you will never be forgotten thanks to the beautiful legacy you left all of us #Under African Skies
This is just beautiful😊😊😊😍😍😍
motherland AFRICA😊😊this is the rainbow nation we need to see.....hope the parliament members see this .....they should all unite and stop all these fights in the country😭😭😭😭i really love the fact that this tribute was done while our legend is still alive😰😰😭LONG LIVE JOHNNY LONG LIVE🔥🔥🔥😍😍❤❤❤❤
I'm not South African but had the chance to visit Jo'burg in 2007 and fell in love with the country. RIP Johnny....a great fan here...
This makes me proud to be a South African
Johnny was a man for South Africa Unification between Black n White and he did prove it. When you see all concerts including for Nelson. Mandela. R I P Johnny.
I saw him while I was in my hometown in Chiapas, Mexico for the first time on TV at the Biding Ceremony of the South Africa world Cup on 2010, I became a fan of him instantly. A year later I had the chance to see him live in Montreal, Canada at his Human Tour, It's been the best show I've ever been. At the end of the show he signed shirts and discs, he signed a shirt I bought at that concert and gave him big a hug and told him how much I admire him and that his music reached so remote places like rural Chiapas in southern Mexico, he smiled staring at my eyes and reply with a huge thankyou shaking my hand with both his. He was so human, so humble, so kind.. I was hoping to see him at least one more time in my lifetime, sadly it would not happen. The world doesnt see artists like this very ofte. Farewell my beloved Johnny Clegg.
I listen your music almost everyday.
Feeling so sad tonight! RIP Johnny Clegg! You will always be in South Africa’s heart
Me too ... like a big brother has died.
A prophetic song that he released 26 years ago. Today Johnny made his final crossing.
Every time I see this video I am brought to tears. If only the tw*ts in power could see how beautiful South Africa could be if everyone united like this
I'm so.sorry for your loss South Africa... may he rest in power... keep his music alive
Today I was reminded by one mans music what it feels like to belong to South Africa. The country of my birth and that of my children. Thank you Johnny Clegg.... Ungumuntu omkhulu phakathi kwabantu!
Elton Tuck I completely agree! Made me so emotional and made me miss SA so much. Nothing is the same...The country of my birth and where my heart forever lies!
Happy to see the Zulu language being voiced by ab adopted son,,,,,
As Max du Perez said today "Stil broers. Daar stap 'n man verby". Respect. RIP.
Daar stap n man verby... fuck that hit hard
This should be the Springboks anthem at the 2023 rugby world cup in France.
This was a favourite of my late dad...I can never listen to this track without tearing up....Thanks for the music Johnny Clegg and thank you Dad for introducing me to it. Paying it forward to my sons.
I'm glad these guys came together and celebrated him while he was still alive...his music and our memories of him of hope for a S.A we always hoped for will live forever ❤❤❤❤
Certainly saddened by his passing. His music will live on for many, many more generations. RIP, Johnny Clegg. Thanks for your commitment to and fight for a world of brotherhood.
❤️❤️❤️yes he will always be the king of time
@@MrAfp20400 he truly was and will forever be the spirit of a Great heart❤
@@cassidylipchin6769 forever❤❤❤❤
This is the SA we all want... We are so Amazing when we stand together!
Wish we could get rid of all the politics that hold us back :(
Simply AMAZING ... and so, so incredibly deserving JOHNNY! 👍👌😍
I was one of a handful of young, very stoned hippies sitting upstairs in that tiny, dingy room just off Umgeni Road in Durban, the very 1st time that you and Sipho ever played live in Durbs. 😁😂🤣
Then again, one of the same handful of very stoned whites at an ALL Black concert that you 2 pulled off in the Rugby Stadium here in Durbs not long afterwards ... OH! and the night that you played at Durban University. 👌😁😍 BRILLIANT, INFINITE MEMORIES!
ROCK ON IMPI JOHNNY!!!
I'm an Afrikaans speaking South African in France, teaching an Indian and American how to sing the Zulu part of an English song written by a white man known as the White Zulu.
Damn I love Mzansi 🇿🇦
South Africa has lost a foot soldier, not many left like this man, from this side of the world we mourn with you SA brothers. His music has been an inspiration to millions!!!
This song will go down in history as the best song in Africa....very emotionally😭😭. RIP NTATE JOHNNY
This is the South African we all want❤️❤️❤️❤️
Very sad to hear of his passing. A bright light indeed, with his brilliant, courageous and insightful music. :)
Johnny Clegg taught us all that Race does not matter, we are all equal, I'm proud to be South African
To All South Africans, this is South Africa i am Risking my life for, the Rainbow nation i am dying to see. South Africa where we eat from one plate. I very much appreciate his friends. Mr Johnny Clegg your life was fruitful. Please rest in perfect peace. south Africa loves you.
Spoken like true brother.....
This is a very powerful statement. Thank you Mashilo. "South Africa where we eat from one plate."
We can live together black white pink or blue we are all the same! If we work together we can make SA one of the best places... Iam all in to help rainbow nation!
Power full word ,this deserves more likes RIP Johnny !! WE love you and your music
Ke nete!!!!!
I have been a fan of Mr, Clegg since the 80s. As a citizen born in the US, I am jealous that we do not have a national hero like him, a bridge between cultures, pointing the way to a brighter future. He's your Pete Seeger, & Dylan (if Bob was more politcally active), & your Eric Clapton, adopting a music tradition from another, so very worthy culture. He has rightfully celebrated the value of every culture, that can be woven into the tapestry of Humanity. What a Great Heart !!! I cry everytime I watch/hear him & his brothers, sisters, mentors performing together. Long may his life guide us !
He got his honorary doctorate the same day I graduated at wits University, I'm glad to have once been in his presence
My beloved father crossed over today - this gives me hope and strength - We are ONE South Africa - never forget!!
I lived in Kenya for 25 years. Am now back in Australia. I cannot give up my SA music addiction. Arno, Parlotones, Just Jinjer. Johnny Clegg is on the list and so many more. I do not understand why SA music hasn't penetrated the Australian music scene. It is so much better than much of what we have here.
This guy was a hero, his lyrics were so deep. He fought for universal equality. I saw him in concert in Carcassonne in 2010. It was a magic moment full of emotion. This song is so beautiful, a tribute to Dudu Zulu. And now Johnny has left this world. Let's hope the future will be fraternal. Rest in peace Mr Johnny Clegg.
From France...
I thank God for being a South African ❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. I love my country.
Can't help tearing up watching this. The world lost a great musician, and South Africa an icon.
I just found out that Johnny has passed away. I'm utterly heartbroken. Such a beautiful man. Such a great version of this song. Glad he got to hear it.
Stuck here in a very strange U.K. This is the song I play everytime I miss my motherland (which is a LOT of the time!) One day, I too will come home, to do my small part in building an awesome South Africa, for ALL of us, in whatever way I can contribute!
Glad they paid tribute to him while he was still alive. May he now rest in peace ❤.
Paige Mac sang at my wedding. She even serenaded my wife and I during ceremony. What a beautiful country we live in with beautiful people. We need to encourage the inherent goodness that lies within the vast majority of our lands people. We must stand #strongertogether and be the change we want to see.
am still in shock he had many inspiration to most white people into learning zulu,ndebele,shona and venda languages his legacy lives on may his soul rest in peace
No matter how many times you watch this, theres always tears coming from my eyes.
I wish him a quick recovery cos he's been suffering from pancreatic cancer for years, I wish you well Johnny
Thank You.Thank You.Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. I am a South African!!!!!That Song is what South Africa is all about and hopes to be. Should be played on SABC at least once a week to remind us what a beautiful country we're living in.Thank You Johnny.Thank You Karen.
RIP Johhny Clegg :( a great loss to South Africa
And the world....
Friends and fans celebrating you Mr. Johnny Clegg long after your physical body is gone; your spiritual power remains. And Heaven has joined you with your spiritual friends and family.
Goosebumps
As a 74 year old Jewish family gentleman, I watched this for the first time today, Xmas day, 2018. And cried a little. Also being a former muso of many years it had just that much more meaning to me. My best wishes and sincere blessings to you all who made it possible AND to JOHNNY CLEGG,..............to say more about this incredible, amazing person loved by SO many would be futile. It's ALL been said already. Go well dear friend Johnny. Mayelana zomusa.
The legend has fallen. Rest in peace Johnny 😢
Tears at this sad loss 💔
The Legend has Risen
R.I.P Johnny Clegg. Legend of Africa and the rest of the world. Thank you for your contribution to nation-building in South Africa.
May South Africa find the healing it so desperately needs in the manner of this song. From a biracial American who cares.
I asked the wise man,
"How many Anthems of Hope, Tears of Compassion, Prayers for Deliverance and Hands Held in Healing will it take, to rescue my country from the Yoke of Darkness" ?
And He replied....
"As much as any Good Soul is willing to Invest. For that Reward is Priceless".
JohnK.
This was so awesome, not only did it bring tears to my eyes, but I posted to all my friends & family, both in SA & Abroad. Thank you Karen & all who participated.
May your day be filled with Love & Kindness.
That Day too will Dawn 🌅🕊️🌈
This is not only the South Africa we desperately need, but the world we need too!
Found myself breaking down at work. Rest in Peace good sir. I can't even begin to describe how your music has made me feel. Safe Crossing, hope we meet on the other side.
What a song. Jonny we love you we miss you. One of South Africans greatest acts ever produced.
Our country needs more people like this.
Ten years out of the country, and forgot what being South African is. Then this video comes screaming at me.... I'll admit I had a little sob. And to recognise faces and voices from a time and place long forgotten.. Arno, Karen, Freshlyground, then Juanita and Patricia from my earlier days. THIS is the community of people with whom I belong.
I'm coming home (or at least this video made me want to start the process)
I've watched this more than 20 times in a row.
I love it. Goosebumps EVERY single time.
me as well
Beautiful to see everyone together 😍😍😍
I loved Johnny Clegg. He inspired me, made me want to move and to love. This song is just one example. He left us too, too soon.
tue spirit of Ubuntu ,dis is da SA we all should b living in.beautiful ppl
Amen brother
well done to south Africa why cant we do this every day RIP johnny
A United South Africa 🇿🇦 So wonderful to see all the different races coming together for Johnny 🤎🖤🤍💜💙💚💛🧡❤This is truly The Rainbow Nation 🌈 May we all strive fir this love and togetherness ❤❤❤ This made me cry. Missing my homeland. Watching from Canada 🇨🇦
The young, the old. The black, the white. The heart, the harmony. The love, the hope. Of South Africa.
OH WOW!!! Proud to be a South African today...that moment when your heart is so full it spills over into your eyes!!😢💖😍 THIS IS AMAZING!!
Jealous that i was not born in the same land.......
Amazing SArican abroad Amazing
Spilling indeed. ♥️
RIP Johnny. Thanks for the music. You will be missed. South Africa needs healing.
Rest in peace.
Beautiful song indeed. I first saw the original song late in 1992.I was sitting with my dad.My dad then told me that it was about a friend of Johnny Clegg and a fellow bandmate named Dudu Mntowaziyo Ndlovu who died in the same year.This has been my best song eversince. It brings tears to my eyes even to this very day.
Listening to this in the lockdown & I get goosebumps. I love my country so so much. These artist did an impeccable job! We will get over this mountain SA 🇿🇦