Many Rivers to Cross

Oleta Adams

About Many Rivers to Cross

"Many Rivers to Cross" is a song written and recorded in 1969 by Jimmy Cliff. It has since been recorded by many musicians, including Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Joe Cocker, Percy Sledge, Desmond Dekker, UB40, Cher, The Brand New Heavies, Eric Burdon & The Animals, The Walker Brothers, Marcia Hines, Toni Childs, Oleta Adams, Linda Ronstadt, Annie Lennox, Bryan Adams, and Jimmy Barnes. In the Caribbean it was performed by two female singers Tessanne Chin Of Jamaica and Alison Hinds Of Barbados on The Voice television show and at the Naniki Jazz Festival respectively


Year:
1998
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Many rivers to cross 
But I can't seem to find my way over 
Wandering I am lost 
As I travel along white cliffs of Dover 

Many rivers to cross 
And it's only my will that keeps me alive 
I've been licked, washed up for years 
And I merely survive because of my pride 

And this loneliness won't leave me alone 
It's such a drag to be on your own 
My baby left me and he didn't say why 
Well I guess I'll have to try 

Many rivers to cross 
But just where to begin 
I'm playing for time 
There have been times I find myself thinking of committing 
Some dreadful crime 

I've got many rivers to cross 
But I can't seem to find my way over 
Wandering I am lost 
As I travel along white cliffs of Dover

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Oleta Adams

Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953, Seattle, Washington) is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist. more »

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Written by: JIMMY CLIFF

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Cover Versions
"Many Rivers To Cross" has been covered by numerous artists including Annie Lennox, Harry Nilsson, Jimmy Barnes, Jimmy Cliff, Joe Cocker, Linda Ronstadt, Oleta Adams, The Animals, Toni Childs, and UB40.
Jimmy Cliff
Jimmy Cliff's version of "Many Rivers To Cross" is one of the most well-known and iconic renditions of the song.
UB40
UB40's reggae-infused cover of "Many Rivers To Cross" brought the song to a new generation of listeners in the 1980s.
Grammy Award
Jimmy Cliff's version of "Many Rivers To Cross" won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording in 1985.
Emotional Impact
The lyrics of "Many Rivers To Cross" speak to themes of struggle, perseverance, and hope, making it a powerful and emotionally resonant song for many listeners.

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