Jimmy Cliff
Artist Biography by Jo-Ann Greene
The first major influence in the crossover of reggae, with a hit film and album in 1972's rollickingly hypnotic The Harder They Come.
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Billboard Albums
| Year | Album | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Icon: Jimmy Cliff | Top Reggae Albums | 15 |
| 2013 | Rebirth | Top Reggae Albums | 1 |
| 2013 | The KCRW Session | Top Reggae Albums | 4 |
| 2012 | Rebirth | The Billboard 200 | 76 |
| 2012 | Rebirth | Top Reggae Albums | 1 |
| 2012 | Sacred Fire (EP) | Top Reggae Albums | 1 |
| 2011 | Sacred Fire (EP) | Top Heatseekers | 9 |
| 2011 | Sacred Fire (EP) | Top Reggae Albums | 1 |
| 2004 | Black Magic | Top Reggae Albums | 11 |
| 2000 | Jimmy Cliff -- Ultimate Collection | Top Reggae Albums | 8 |
| 1992 | Breakout | R&B Albums | 60 |
| 1992 | Breakout | Top World Music Albums | 11 |
| 1982 | Special | The Billboard 200 | 186 |
| 1975 | Follow My Mind | The Billboard 200 | 195 |
| 1975 | The Harder They Come | The Billboard 200 | 140 |
Billboard Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Hakuna Matata | Adult Contemporary | 26 |
| 1994 | I Can See Clearly Now (From "Cool Runnings") | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 98 |
| 1993 | I Can See Clearly Now | Adult Contemporary | 9 |
| 1993 | I Can See Clearly Now | Top 40 Mainstream | 7 |
| 1993 | I Can See Clearly Now (From "Cool Runnings") | The Billboard Hot 100 | 18 |
| 1992 | Breakout | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 81 |
| 1992 | Peace | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 96 |
| 1983 | Reggae Night | R&B Singles | 89 |
| 1982 | Special | R&B Singles | 76 |
| 1970 | Come Into My Life | The Billboard Hot 100 | 89 |
| 1970 | Wonderful World, Beautiful People | The Billboard Hot 100 | 25 |
Grammy Awards
| Year | Album/Track | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | A | Cliff Hanger | Best Reggae Album |