Dave Swift on Double bass with Jools Holland backing Jimmy Cliff "Many Rivers to Cross"

[@gnixon9307]

one of most underated performers ever , what a voice , why jamacian singers dont get the recognition they deserve is beyond me

[@HipHopAn0n]

I hadn't heard of this guy until I saw the show Daredevil......there's so much great music, only so much gets recognized but I am very grateful to come across stuff like this

[@rufdymond]

I've seen him live twice and its was awesome - I think some of the (fantastic) political songs he wrote in the late 60s early 70s probably held his career back in the states - was the way things were back then.

[@Ami_des_slows]

Encore merci Dave pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2023 comme en 1972. 51 ans et pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) ! Quoi, aucun commentaire en 1 an; quelle chance d'être un des rares êtres humains à pouvoir me régaler en écoutant ce joyau!

[@akbushman13]

What an absolutely awesome song, I keep listening and watching it, again and again, and have not been able to hold back tears yet! For only three musicians (bass, drums & piano), I can't believe the performance. I play bass/piano, and don't know, like, WOW JIMMY! We love you.

[@CharlieDoesNotSurf]

What a voice, indeed. And he's no spring chicken here either...amazing that he has retained such strong vocal power later in his years. But I'm not complaining...what a performance. What a performance.

[@Ami_des_slows]

Merci pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2021 comme en 1972. Bientôt 50 ans et pas une ride ! La France aussi adore.

[@jamesbova1457]

A lesson to all in life.We as people need to be strong for whatever life hands us.Jimmy Cliff made a wonderful song.This song speaks volumes!!

[@HarolddeQueljoe]

this is how you perform this song... what a wonderful version this is....

[@jasonscncvideos6459]

It is his song.

[@astridguri]

So much clearer, it seems. Jimmy's voice is still so beautiful, and he has so much control!!!

[@luap3756]

Every inch of me tingled hearing this again. What a masterful voice.

[@BintyMcFrazzles]

I've seen Jimmy Cliff live, twice. He's outstanding.

[@Jenna-c1r]

Three times here. Absolutely among the best!

[@gsczecks]

Absolute legend! #loveisDfoundation 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@HipHopAn0n]

Unbelievable display of the human soul and emotion

[@jewallace1]

Wow, never him sound better. never get tired of this song.

[@faithhope1882]

Thanks for uploading he music!! Wonderful!

[@tonifrancis2189]

Jimmy Cliff you are a preacher when you sing. LOVE

[@alansommer]

beautiful!

[@willie02ify]

I need a blanket. Got some serious chills.

[@Bbqluv7]

Wilfred brought me back to this 4 years later 💙

[@kevindriscoll6809]

What a performance! Wow!

[@nevillestronge9499]

A REALLY SOUL FELT VERSION.

[@TheGDJames]

I want those spectacles.

[@evantapper5924]

TheGDJames they are spectacular, aren't they?

[@eggsandwine]

What a V-O-I-C-E!

[@daigwil]

For Mr. O - great recording of a great song.

[@geoffreyharold]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!

[@thomasc6230]

amazing

[@maryfrimpong2749]

Waw amazing 1❤✌🏾

[@michaelstorer8886]

Probably Greatest male vocalist I've ever heard.

[@davidcunningham2984]

The man is a singer.

[@MFIORE7511]

I love Rock 'n 'Roll,, just love it. Yea, I know it's Reggae, long live Berry, Lennon & Strummer !

[@lal74]

A true legend

[@variety_stomp]

Great Job! Everyone!

[@ktt8716]

Amazing! Xoxo

[@jackwyatt1218]

Yes, I !

[@michaelg5889]

wow

[@sullysunflower204]

♥

[@TheGDJames]

Love this song, and I went to school on Dover, but don't understand why the White Cliffs Of Dover are mentioned in it. With all that porous chalk, we don't have many rivers in East Kent, mainly just streams.

[@anaformiaabalatusdispositi4769]

Metaphor.

[@k1i9m5]

Cliff was only 21 when he wrote and recorded the song in 1969, stating he wrote the song due to the trouble he was having making it as a successful musical artist after originally finding tremendous success in his home of Jamaica beginning at age 14 before moving to the United Kingdom. Cliff stated, "When I came to the UK, I was still in my teens. I came full of vigor: I’m going to make it, I’m going to be up there with the Beatles and the Stones. And it wasn’t really going like that, I was touring clubs, not breaking through. I was struggling, with work, life, my identity, I couldn’t find my place; frustration fueled the song." Regarding the line, "Wandering I am lost, as I travel along the White Cliffs of Dover," Cliff stated, "...that came from the number of times I crossed the channel to the continent. Most of the time it was France but sometimes it was Germany. It was a very frustrating time. I came to England with very big hopes and I saw my hopes fading. And that song came out of that experience." From Wikipedia

[@justMorrissey]

Staggering.

[@MMorris__]

Jesus fcking Christ - what a voice.

[@jajanesaddictions]

Wow, didn't see that coming. What year was this?

[@darrenp1549]

Even Paul Weller is impressed!!

[@MrBrynjar1]

The best ever, how older how bether

[@davidhuxtable6664]

An Anthem ........... a religious experience!

[@RobertSlover]

shit man how could you follow that ha.

[@Rabbitinsidehat]

Wilfred 😢😢

[@mallorymcguire833]

I think of this song every time I read in the paper of another unarmed black man being shot and killed by police. I love this song though...it's just so powerful.

[@UrbanHymns]

I'll be back Ryan.

[@cjzurcher]

I think that's an upright bass, not a double bass

[@edman852852]

Christopher Zurcher same thing...

[@mcspikes1]

Cc

[@gloriahenderson2884]

Very poignant song - recommended by Eric Clapton!