Jimmy Cliff

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Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff is a Jamaican Reggae Musician who rose to fame via his international hit single, "Waterfall".

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[edit] About

Jimmy Cliff or "James Chambers" in real life was born on April 1, 1948 at St. Catherine, Jamaica. In 1962, he moved in Kingston and took the surname Cliff. His first hit singles, "Hurricane Hattie" and "Dearest Beverley" were a big hit. Jimmy was chosen as one of the Jamaican representatives at the World's Fair in 1964. He signed a recording contract under Island Records and transferred to Britain. He released an international debut album, Hard Road To Travel in 1968. The album features the hit single, "Waterfall" that won an International Song Festival. It also chartered at #6 on the British Charts and Top 25 in the States. In 1969, he released his critically aclaimed album, Wonderful World. His next album, Wild World was a big hit in 1970. With over 20 hit albums to date, Jimmy has always been one of the brightest stars of Jamaica's thriving musical culture and was among first to bring reggae to a worldwide audienc

[edit] Awards & Certifications

Year Award Category
1985 Grammy Awards Best Reggae Recording

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[edit] Singles

Date Title Label
1989 Dance Reggae Dance Vision
1991 Reggae Nights Unidisc
1992 Oneness JRS
1993 I Can See Clearly Now Sony
1995 Hakuna Matata Disney
1997 Breakout Central Station

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