Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross

[sowsowalix]

love this song.........

[earelify]

Ma meilleure amie l'a choisie pour son mariage en 2011... j'ai trouvé le choix bizarre car cette chanson est assez mélancolique, même si très belle.

[christophezirgle]

YES COOL SLOW JIMMY

[kacharela]

Cette chanson est absolument magnifique j'en ai des frissons à chaque fois que je l'ecoute et les larmes me montent aux yeux

Thank your Sir Jimmm cliff for this amazing song

gob bless you

[ninjamamamaman]

@kacharela t es un français? je croyais que les french avez tous des petites ames ...Tu pleur sur quelque chose de divin, sans le savoir... Tu pleur car tu considére par le prisme de cette musique , le fossé entre le bien et le mal/ ce qui devrait étre par rapport a ce qui est/ Bref tu pleur sur le beau, le vrai, etc, etc..........Cela doit etre pour cela que IL t aime encore beaucoup malgré l inescusable..VIVE LA LIFE maownnn!!!!!!!!

[Heisssask]

An endless Finnish road in the middle of forest, my pa's old Mercedes Benz and this song playing from the stereo. I can't think of much better.

[bloodclaat78]

@Heisssask cool :)

[Wildfox01]

I'm surprised I still have a spine, the amount of shivers this song sends down it!

[bibichetteful]

magnifique! magique!!!juste un instant d,éternité...cette musique était celle de notre mariage le 19 avril 1980 et l,émotion est intacte,c,était hier c,est aujourd,hui et pour toujours notre musique

[mzmami1982]

A song for my dad and daughter R.I.P i love you's both and miss you's always ex oh ex oh

[hellogoodbye875]

@mzmami1982 brought a tear to my eye. Be strong.

[mzmami1982]

@hellogoodbye875 Thank you so much

[mrkeldam]

toni childs does it well but this is great

[bumbaclartish]

only thing comparable to this for me is 'sam cooke- a change gon' come'... Never heard Jimmy sing like this, headphones sendin chills down mah spine ya knaa!

[collibosher100]

wish i could make a silent comment. words cannot express what is being conveyed here.

[xAnnahbellee26]

Case Depart* <3

[lamissjenni1]

Cette chanson résonne encore dans ma tête, guy R.I.P <3

[nv7103]

I've heard much, seen many things and been in the light and the shadows but the first 30 seconds of this song just say it all. Now to dry my eyes. Thanks for posting the song and sharing something wonderful with us all.

[MysticMerlinsax]

One of most soulful performances of all time!! "I've been licked, washed up for years and I merely survive . . ." Sing it Jimmy . . .

[songofHarlem]

Word to the wise: If you want to add something to a discussion, make sure you have something relevant to add, and try not to sound like a 10-year-old. Wait, my bad- even they know better. =)

[poxy84]

@songofHarlem fuck your ugly fat old mother with a foot long dildo up her nasty hairy ass

[Sophty85]

went home for my father's funeral and the last music he had in his radio was a Jimmy Cliff CD. Every time I hear this song I think of him.

[daeoeste]

@Sophty85 That is very sweet. That is a precious memory. Thank you for sharing.

[livebetter2]

PLEASE READ THE MESSAGE IN MY PROFILE...

[SuperErnest1953]

Wonderfull song. wonderfull voice and words. Absolute Great and genuis musicmaker. Ernest Tchitembo (New York)

[aislanbass]

Linda musica da ate vontade de chorar ... Jimmy é o sub de Bob Marley ...

[ikilingikuma]

I love Jimmy Cliff, today you make me remembered my husband who actually introduced your music to me. I will always come back here and listen to your wonderful and sweet voice.

[AndrewVloggy]

Guy berryman brought me here :p

[Flickonica]

The original is by far the best but always makes me cry. The UB40 version I can sing along with thankfully

[SuperBakedSkater]

@biggamechx dude is such a gay word man

[SpenserKicksAss]

@SuperBakedSkater man is such a gay word dude

[1723SAMUEL]

This song was  very popular in France and all over the World

Thank you ((( Jimmy Cliff )))

Thank you for sharing

[kadesha25]

this was played at my great grandmas funeral in 05. and sung by my cousin at my uncle jimmy's funeral 2010. soo sad i cannot even listen to this song without crying. aunt uley we miss u and love you dearly uncle jimmy yuh dun knw we love u n miss ure vibes god knw. the place dry dry without you lol.

[leeham987]

1st time hearing! love it.

[leeham987]

1st time hearing! love it.

[conkeroonee]

Came here from the crappy ub40 version. Jimmy Cliff is a true legend and I am a better person for hearing him sing.

[wevans14]

Sitting here in tears...

[songofHarlem]

@biggamechx: Why are you yelling, and what is your point??

[bradq]

another awesome song

[DeJaMo42]

What a voice...!



[Roberto33131]

oh yeah....

[RickDougall]

This is such a wonderful, sad song. What's even sadder is that UB40 were allowed to butcher it and what's saddest of all is that so many people think the UB40 version is the original.

[Bigahfactz]

@RickDougall i sooo agree butcher it they did shame

[RickDougall]

@Bigahfactz Thank you, Sir :-)

[kundalini1128]

This song is the soundtrack of my life.

[maximo8712]

9 personnes ne sont pas HUMAN!!!

[potdog1000]

fan bastard tastic one of the best songs ive ever heard

[Trecy58]

TOUCHING AND MOVING AND AS I PLAY THIS SONG, IT BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES!!!!

[b45100]

what a beautiful song. This really touched me.

[zoulmannen]

This is one of the song I heard in the summer of -85. A hot night in July - Jimmy Cliff played at an outdoor concert in Stockholm.. He played for two hours took a break for 15 minutes - I was expecting two more songs... not TWO hours!!! I will forever hold on to that memory and be grateful for that extra number!

[slamajamaZ]

IM 13 years old this was played at my dads Funeral last thursday its a beautiful song.

[zajtful]

@slamajamaZ

Im sorry to hear to that. And yes, its a beautiful song. May your dad rest in peace. Bless!

[trellzaboppin]

This is my hymn. It never fails to move me.

[iamchef1]

saw it on jools show this is brilliant

[DAVETHEDOGG]

Play this at my funeral, please!!

[toomany0034]

Done

[guzzu100]

@DAVETHEDOGG ..mine too....

[BigskinPhil]

@DAVETHEDOGG already arranged for mine, good call!!!

[ninkharsagTBM]

@DAVETHEDOGG aw dude, thats so sweet

[HaileSelassiee]

I went to Episcopalian school and we would sing this song during our Wednesday chapel.

[MsKelleySmith]

The lyrics are stirring and deep felt. His voice encompasses his pain.

[WhenYourStrange93]

what an amazing voice. first timer here.. not even gonna lie i was completely captivated. on to the next song, and the next j :)

[Danielnwa]

@WhenYourStrange93 SAME experience here!!=D

[omarjhernandezv]

WOW! Extraordinaria canción treménda voz de este espectacular musico,uno de mis favoritos que SOUL!!! dsd SAN JOSE BARQUISIMETO VENEZUELA..!

[99export7]

just drifting with my eyes shut, respect

[jahlovi4surebless]

classic pure old school thanks for the post big up

[actorneil]

Hear what the man say

[squatchism]

Thumbs up if you cried to this while having actual problems in your life

[artemisboat]

great record i do miss the 70's

[TheMambavenom]

SSSHH pass me a nice stiff shot with ice, spark up, turn the the lights low and chill.

SSHHH!!!

[garyatabbey]

to all those ignorant souls that say all reggae sounds the same, shame on you, listen and learn to true talent.

[songofHarlem]

@garyatabbey :

Your statement is correct, but it doesn't apply here cuz um, this isn't reggae. :)

[pinklaces]

@songofHarlem yes it is.

[songofHarlem]

@pinklaces: It's a ballad, sung by a reggae artist.

[pinklaces]

@songofHarlem Disagree.

[songofHarlem]

@pinklaces: LOL. You can disagree all you like.

Reggae is clearly defined by its beats.

[RickDougall]

@songofHarlem Agreed. Two-four as a rule. Jimmy errs as much towards 'Jamaican soul' than reggae but is often labelled 'reggae' purely by virtue of his nationality. Much of his earlier stuff could be defined as reggae or ska though.

[songofHarlem]

@RickDougall: Thank you for your response. Exactly. ♫♪

[pinklaces]

@songofHarlem whatevs songs of harlem. I do get what you mean though, but aside from technicalities I would describe it as reggae.

[songofHarlem]

@pinklaces: One cannot put aside the technicalities!

Certain things in music are absolute. There is no gray area here, dear.

The fact that a person known for singing reggae/ska is singing a ballad, does not then magically transform said ballad into a reggae or ska song.

[pinklaces]

@songofHarlem lol ok squire! I accept what you are saying, from now on I will only think of it as a reggae song. In secret.

[gibbo5370]

are we talking falling skies the tv show? if not then i'm a ignoramous

[toniibeebur]

oh god

[notpeterhansen]

What a beautiful, beautiful song. No words.

Harry Nilsson did a beautiful, heartbreaking version on this song that John Lennon produced on his album "Pussy Cats" from 1974. It's on YouTube :)

[foxzity]

What is "Falling skies"? I heard this song in the movie "The harder they come".

[nightwolfband]

Jimmy is untouchable

[nickyponz1970]

my lord

[sonicfish73]

beautiful



[ttttaaaakkkkaaaa27]

ソウル感じます！！

[carlostevez13]

@ttttaaaakkkkaaaa27 exactly !! cannot say it better

[MultiFreshy]

How can 7 people dislike?!

[alanprew2]

@MultiFreshy

because their in the wrong place fuck em

[andyrauf]

@MultiFreshy

Bcause they can't stand how alone they feel inside

denial

[talljib]

i see people on hear talkin bout 'falling skies'...what is falling skies?

[Sheka190888]

What the hell is Falling Skies?

[bogartleeblues]

Stunning.



[Kniltsx96]

Thumbs Up If You Head This On Long Kiss Goodnight ,



[chizchizar]

This is actually the only "good" thing about Falling Skies, pity I had to swallow 5 episodes to "hear" something I liked, but then again Jimmy Cliff is always a guarantee of quality, can't say the same for Mr. Spielberg and his pathetic series.

[SuperVinny64]

great song jimmy

[saciji]

a great great great great album!!

[MFIORE7511]

Middle Finger up to Falling Skies ! Long live Rock and Roll, Berry ,Lennon and Joe Strummer, Go away Rap, madonna, britney and keesha, bring beiber with you too.

[unasensualita]

... excellent ! ;)

[JudaIsreal]

Answer @ krypter3 Falling Skies is a TV show based on the concept of us being invaded by space aliens and the human race putting up a resistance to fight back or be enslaved... in one episode this song was played.

This song was used because of its power soul and influence to all who have struggled to overcome oppression all over this world!

[sgtpepper2345]

Jimmy Cliff's music was banned in many african countries in the 70s and 80s, especially the ones on civil rights and self-relience.

[salespolarpress]

6 People missclicked

[Takt0]

6 people are deaf or asshole

[Takt0]

5 people are deaf

[jutafrocant]

@Takt0 5 people are NOTHING, they're just friends of gaga and bieber ;)

[pixiemark7]

Hey, so what IS Falling Skies? Actually, who cares.. This is a great classic song from nearly 40 years back.. watch 'The Harder They Come' the movie and enjoy the music. When this came out none of us had heard music like this before and it's still got the power to move us today. So forget Falling Skies whatever that is.. this is the real deal! Thanks for posting.. Px :))

[LionhartKing]

Cho my selecta. !!!!!!

[chrisjama]

I love this song!

[XeroNegativo]

great emotional song! . . it reminds me the procol harum´s song "wither shade of pale" in some moments . ... great choice in falling skies

[dogcow666]

the long kiss goodnight



[thelastclap]

the song to be played at a funeral. High Fidelity.

[ColdOasisU2]

i have no words....

[deadkennedys909]

So what's Falling Skies?

:P

[DruTraneX]

I do not see what this song has anything to do with Destino feat. Yuuki Flava - Some Storyz, thumbs up if that brought you here. but it is dope anyways. Just kidding. It has everything to do with it, there both in the glorious category of real music! ; )

[Andrei99]

Busy Signal brought me here with his Jamaican love !

[Libacja92]

I am touched when I listen to this song...

[Flandesexpress]

Jimmy, Bob, Alpha, Peter, Burning, Johnny, Bunny, Gregory,... These are the names, people, these are names...

[saimongali808]

@Flandesexpress MUCH RESPECT!! THE GODFATHERS OF RUE REGGAE!! JAH BLESS!!

[Jontemaaa]

love the guitar

[jahloot]

thumbs up if you have no idea what the fuck falling skies is and only know what amazing music is

[19boozebelly81]

@jahloot Did you come here to listen to some awesome music or just tot get some thumps up?

[jahloot]

@19boozebelly81 did you come here to get in a youtube fight like everyone else. where do you live and lets talk it out fagot

[jahloot]

@19boozebelly81 did you come here to get your dick sucked because i would be happy to do that for you

[19boozebelly81]

@jahloot That's such a nice thing of you to say :) Thanks for offering my friend.

[dylan240269]

@jahloot

hahahaha....nice one!

[kantus91]

yes yes yes the best lol

[TrichromeKola]

love this song..........

[ngongks]

dont know how to swim that's why they can't cross

[dshuggans]

This record has 'soul' - use it it judge other songs by...

[SuperJukeboxgirl]

awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[chrissYbReggae]

Legend



[metapancubus93]

NOBODY CAN CROSS IT !!! XD

[r9m9b9]

Thumps up if you found this through Falling skies

[Talljim01]

watching the movie Long Kiss Goodnight, heard this song and decided to search for it

[cremefraiche111]

heard this a few times then heard it again on falling skies and inspired me to find it. such a good song

[elilovesmetal]

i first heard the ub40 version which i love. but this is so much better. MAD PROPS!

[Simmo1179]

I 1st heard this song when i was 12 yrs old and have litened to it once in a while over the years and finally forgot about it, when i heard it on Falling Skies memories came flooding back. BIG UP JIMMY CLIFF

ps I AM NOW 51 YRS OLD

[Simmo1179]

I 1st heard this song when i was 12 yrs old and have litened to it once in a while over the years and finally forgot about it, when i heard it on Falling Skies memories came flooding back. BIG UP JIMMY CLIFF

[zdp189]

great song, great artist, nuff said

[calebmandrake28]

these are the type of tunes I grew up to... good times...

[nxgnotome69]

I'm 42, as is this song, and this variety of music filled the house in my youth. I've got to say there's been nothing like those days and that music since.Props to 'Falling Skies' for bringing new listeners to a classic such as this.

[MrFuneralDog]

@nxgnotome69 You can't say that there is a lot of good music today like Justin Bieber who is a real genius, even if this one is good too.

Just kidding. You sir are very right.

[nazareth727]

Classic.

[silverback1017]

I did not know this before Falling Skies...but I am glad they played it...and I'm glad I found it. Every once in awhile mainstream media gets it right.

[jernimom]

Falling skies mek da song ya hot again much respect.....thumbs up if u remember the movie

[stephenp1968]

this was my best friends favorite song. he passed away two days ago. i love you so much and miss you my brother. you will always be with me and no one will ever take your place. until i see you again, thank you for everything you did for me my best bro-i love you. Paul

[shyathena34]

Unfortunatley I had never heard this song before it was played on Falling Skies but I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. It's a great song and proof postive something good came out of the 70's besides me, lol.

[7olusegun]

Although this may be the original song & singer, I think the beat & rhythm (etc) of UB40's version is better.

[richieff]

falling skies big up da tune ya....much respect.

[ihsaan000]

a guy did a killer version of this on ER around 5-6yrs ago.

[badboymd50]

falling skies

[kattyjnikole]

soul... 

[krypter3]

Thumbs up if you knew this before Falling skies

[acam13]

@krypter3 Ofcourse! And I can guarantee u people in the States think it's a blues song or artist... 1972 or sooner when this came out, ironically I had been watching The Harder They Come in my DVR list... Anyways, I'm rambling sorry...

[nyghtmare3000]

@krypter3 yh i knew this way before falling skies... one tree hill :)

[EvoClanDK]

@krypter3 Can I thumbs down since I didn't?:D

[krypter3]

@EvoClanDK NOOO...my first ever thumbs up thing

[EvoClanDK]

@krypter3 awk. :c

[Guidostylee]

@krypter3 whats falling skies?

[TConsumer420]

@Guidostylee Type that into Google search bar :o

[juhu223]

@krypter3  Why this is the most liked comment on every video !? It's very dum.People unfortunately miss like buton!!! People dum, stypid people ...