Jimmy Cliff's 'Reggae Night' Vinyl Maxi Single, housed in a black and white picture sleeve, is a treasure for collectors. Produced by a talented team including Amir Bayyan, Jim Bonnefond, and Ronald Bell, this single captures the essence of reggae in the '80s. With the title track as the centerpiece, it's a vibrant snapshot of Cliff's musical prowess during that eraThis web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
Artist/Band: | Jimmy Cliff |
Music Genre: |
Disco, Reggae |
Collector's Information/Trivia | Produced by Amir Bayyan, Jim Bonnefond and Ronald Bell, P/S Picture Sleeve |
Tracks side 1: | Reggae Night 5:38 |
Tracks side 2: | Reggae Night Instrumental 5:38 |
Record Company/Label: | CBS |
Catalog/Release nr: | CBSA 123849 |
Vinyl Record Format: |
12" Maxi Single |
Year: | 1983 |
Country of Pressing | Made in Holland |
Jimmy Cliff (born James Chambers 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer, and actor. He began his career in the early 1960s and is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music. He is best known for his hit songs "Wonderful World, Beautiful People," "You Can Get It If You Really Want," and "Many Rivers to Cross."
Cliff first gained international fame with his album "Hard Road to Travel" in 1967, which included the hit song "Wonderful World, Beautiful People". He followed this success with the album "Jimmy Cliff" in 1969 which included the hit song "You Can Get It If You Really Want". He continued to release successful albums throughout the 1970s, including "Another Cycle" and "Give The People What They Want."
In addition to his music career, Cliff has also acted in several films, including "The Harder They Come," which he starred in and co-wrote the music for. The film was a major hit and helped to introduce reggae music to a wider audience. He also appeared in other films such as Club Paradise and Marked for Death.
Cliff has been honored with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010. He continues to tour and perform to this day.