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Born on 1 April 1948 in Somerton District, St. James, Jamaica, Cliff began writing songs at as early as primary school, and as he got older, would seek out producers for his music. At the age of 14 he convinced producer, Leslie Kong, to go into business with Cliff and after a series of unsuccessful songs, the song “Hurricane Hattie” took off. It didn’t take long until he was signed by Island Records and moved to the United Kingdom. His debut album, “Hard Road to Travel” was released in 1967.The recorded contained what was later to become his best-known singles such as “Vietnam” and “Wonderful World, Beautiful People.” Cliff ventured into acting in 1972 as Ivanhoe in the film “The Harder They Come” while also releasing a series of albums. Cliff then took a break from music and traveled to Africa, where he converted to Islam, taking on the new name: El Hadj Naim Bachir.
Cliff returned to music in the early 80s touring for several years before returning to the studio. In 1985 his album “Cliff Hanger” won a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album. He also returned to acting, appearing in the film “Marked For Death” in 1990. He continued performing live throughout the early 21st century, as well as gigantic music festivals. In 2002 he released “Fantastic Plastic People” in Europe that included collaborations with Annie Lennox and Sting. In October 2003 he was awarded The Order of Merit, the highest honour granted by the Jamaican government for arts and sciences.
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Walking into a place that is giving away free Taco Bell had me a little weary, but then again I came to expect that anything can happen at SXSW. This also includes a free show by the great Jimmy Cliff. He was the last act of the night and by the way that security had to lead him gingerly to the stage, holding his arms and flashlights following his every step, I had a feeling it was going to be a pretty lax show. I couldn't have been more wrong. The crowd was thick and sweaty and completely in tune with Mr. Cliff as he rolled out jam after memorable jam. Sitting In Limbo must have been the one song that stood out the most--wrapping around my brain in such a fashion that my memory of that night would be forever sealed and locked away. My friend captured an amazing image--one I can still picture even three years after that incredible night. It's a picture of Jimmy draped in the deep purple lighting of the stage, engulfed in fog, holding up a single finger. It's a very beautiful image and one that holds a special place in my heart... And out of all the music that was played that week. Out of the hundreds, maybe even thousands of bands that rolled through downtown Austin, he might just have been my favorite.
marc-lovely
Great show. Opening act, Zongo Junction, were one of the best opening acts I've seen in quite a while. African, world, a mix of cultures, they were very entertaining. Then Jimmy Cliff and band came out, and it was so much better than expected. Cliff was enthusiastic, even with the room being half empty. And his band, and particularly his lead background singer, were fantastic. FOUR ENCORES, and it was over. And it still felt too soon to end. And then there's the venue. Brooklyn Bowl may be the best music venue on the entire west coast of america. Great sight lines everywhere, and great sound.
skipking
The iconic Jimmy Cliff is reggae and ska's great ambassadors of peace and unity. With his 10 plus piece band he rilles the audience into a frenzy of dancing, singing, call and response and cheering on the human spirit. He performed old classic ska songs dancing the monkey-man to the delight of everyone, he steered the mood to thoughtful songs of peace and justice then kicked it out with classics like Johnny Nash's seventies hit 'I can See Clearly Now' and of course hit movie soundtrack hit of the same name 'The Harder They Come.' Plan to break a serious sweet dancing the night away.
philamonjaro
Last of the reggie legends. This man didn't disappoint. The crowd were on their feet from start to finish, singing along to all his hits. Amazing energy for a man at 70. What a show !
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