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Jimmy Cliff © Shepard Sherbell/Corbis Saba
Born: Jan 1, 1948 in St. Catherine, Jamaica
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Genre: World, R&B
Biography: It's one of the music industry's great ironies that today, outside of reggae circles, Jimmy Cliff is perhaps better known for his film appearances than his music. Even after a string of hits, the singer never quite managed to break into the mainstream, although he seemed poised for international stardom ...Read full biography
The Harder They Come
The Harder They Come
Released: 1972
Label: Universal Distribution
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In 1973, when the movie The Harder They Come was released, reggae was not on the radar screen of American pop culture. The soundtrack went a ways toward changing that situation. It is a collection of consistently ...Read full review
In Concert: The Best of Jimmy Cliff
In Concert: The Best of Jimmy Cliff
Released: 1976
Label: Reprise
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Reprise attempted to capitalize on the success of The Harder They Come and Cliff's own charting album Follow My Mind by pushing for a greatest hits collection. Thankfully, the singer had other ideas. Recorded ...Read full review
More Jimmy Cliff albums: Main Albums (41), Compilations (74), Singles & EPs (16), DVD/Video (5)
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