Jedna z největších hvězd oblasti reggae, zpěvák, skladatel a herec, vl. jm. James Chambers (nar. 1948). Ovlivněn částečně i soulem a R&B.; Pochází z Jamajky, kde měl v r. 1962 1. hit - Hurricane Hattie (společně s Leslie Kingem).
V roce 1965...
Píseň: You Can Get It If You Really Want
- Interpret:
- Jimmy Cliff
- Album:
- The Harder They Come
You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try - you'll succeed at last Persecution you must fear Win or lose you got to get your share You've got your mind set on a dream You can get it though hard it may seem now You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try - you'll succeed at last I know it - listen Rome was not built in a day Opposition will come your way But the hotter the battle you see Is the sweeter the victory, now You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want You can get it if you really want But you must try, try and try Try and try - you'll succeed at last
The Harder They Come (1972)
1. You Can Get It If You Really Want
2. Draw Your Breaks
4. Many Rivers to Cross
5. Sweet and Dandy
8. 007 (Shanty Town)
11. You Can Get It If You Really Want (2.)
12. The Harder They Come (2.)
