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Subject: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: WalkerP20 on 10/02/06 at 4:41 am

Remember this classic tune from Early 1994?  I could listen to this song all day long, it's got such a great melody

It was on the soundtrack for "Cool Runnings" (R.I.P. John Candy)

Here's the music video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAEMwmwVJdU


Too bad we don't get songs like this today anymore

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: danootaandme on 10/02/06 at 4:51 am

That was a hot hit in 1972 by Johnny Nash.  ;)

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: GoodRedShirt on 10/02/06 at 5:09 am

I only know of the 1972 version. Although I more than likely have, unknowingly, heard the Cliff version.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: Marty McFly on 10/02/06 at 5:40 am

^ Really? The newer version is the one most commonly played on the radio. It's a very poppy reggae, which was a big thing in 1993 and '94.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: GoodRedShirt on 10/02/06 at 6:23 am


^ Really? The newer version is the one most commonly played on the radio. It's a very poppy reggae, which was a big thing in 1993 and '94.
I more than likely have heard it several times, just not in recent years, the only one I've heard in recent years has been the Nash version, as that is the only one I have.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: WalkerP20 on 10/02/06 at 6:43 am


I more than likely have heard it several times, just not in recent years, the only one I've heard in recent years has been the Nash version, as that is the only one I have.


Well have you or haven't you? lol

I myself have never heard the original by Johnny Nash.  Only the Jimmy Cliff (Reggae) version

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: ultraviolet52 on 10/02/06 at 2:28 pm

This version is okay, but I do prefer the 1972 version over it.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: woops on 10/04/06 at 3:54 pm

Never heard of it until I found a compilation CD a few years ago.

Good song  :)

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: whistledog on 10/05/06 at 3:13 am

I remember when this song came out, I really liked it.  When it comes to Jimy Cliff, my favourite of his will always be 1984's "Reggae Night" :)

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: nally on 09/05/07 at 2:02 pm

Yes, I remember this record. At the time it came out, I enjoyed it. I also know Johnny Nash's original version.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: Paul on 09/05/07 at 2:24 pm

Johnny Nash's version remains (for me) the definitive one...

However, do NOT approach a rather horrid 1989 remix of it!  :P

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: Philip Eno on 09/05/07 at 2:26 pm


Johnny Nash's version remains (for me) the definitive one...

However, do NOT approach a rather horrid 1989 remix of it!  :P
I always try and stick to the original version

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: Paul on 09/05/07 at 2:37 pm


I always try and stick to the original version


Splendid stuff, Mr. Philip...

For that, I shall forgive you for 'owning' that Anita Dobson record!

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: Henk on 09/05/07 at 2:54 pm

The only version of this song to chart over here was one by Dutch singer Lee Towers, reaching #10 in 1982.

It's not that bad, but not that good either. There doesn't seem to be a video, so I can't show you.

Subject: Re: Jimmy Cliff - "I Can See Clearly Now" [1994]

Written By: coqueta83 on 09/05/07 at 7:51 pm

This one is one of the rare times I liked a remake of a particular song. Both versions are pretty cool.  :)

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