"Wonderful World, Beautiful People" is by Jimmy Cliff, released as a single in 1969. The song became a hit in several countries and is considered one of Jimmy Cliff's most well-known and enduring songs. The song was written by Jimmy Cliff and produced by Leslie Kong. The lyrics of the song is a tribute to the beauty of the world and the people in it. The song was included in the album "Jimmy Cliff" and later was included in many compilations.
Music Genre: |
Reggae |
Album Production information: |
The album: "Wonderful World Beautiful People" was produced by: Leslie Kong and Jimmy Cliff |
Record Label Information: |
Island Records 86 488 ET |
Media Format: |
12" Vinyl Full-Length Stereo LP Gramophone Record Album weight: 200 gram |
Year & Country: |
1970 Made in Germany |
Album cover photos of : Jimmy Cliff Wonderful World Beautiful People |
Photo of "Wonderful World Beautiful People" Album's Front Cover |
Photo of "Wonderful World Beautiful People" Album's Back Cover |
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Close-up Photo of "Wonderful World Beautiful People" Record Label
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
Track Listing of: "Wonderful World Beautiful People" |
The Song/tracks on "Wonderful World Beautiful People" are
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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.