I Can See Clearly Now

Johnny Nash

About I Can See Clearly Now

"I Can See Clearly Now" is a song originally recorded by Johnny Nash. It was a single from the album of the same name and achieved success in the United States and the United Kingdom when it was released in 1972, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was covered by many artists throughout the years, including a 1993 hit version by Jimmy Cliff, who re-recorded the song for the motion picture soundtrack of Cool Runnings, where it reached the top 20 at No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100.  


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1998
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Johnny Nash

John Lester "Johnny" Nash, Jr. (born August 19, 1940) is an American pop singer-songwriter, best known in the US for his 1972 comeback hit, "I Can See Clearly Now". He was also the first non-Jamaican to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica.[citation needed] more »

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Original Artist
The song "I Can See Clearly Now" was originally written and performed by Johnny Nash; it was not originally a Jimmy Cliff song.
Hit Release
Johnny Nash released this song in 1972, and it quickly rose to become a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Popularity Duration
The song was a major hit not only in the United States but also in the United Kingdom for four weeks.
Lyrics Inspiration
The positive and hopeful lyrics of the song were inspired by Nash’s experiences with transcendental meditation.
Song Genre
This song is known as one of the first successful reggae songs to ever be played on American radio, marking a shift in the American public's music tastes towards more diverse genres.
Jimmy Cliff Version
Jimmy Cliff, a Jamaican reggae musician, later covered the song for the soundtrack of the 1993 film "Cool Runnings".
Soundtrack Success
Thanks to the success of "Cool Runnings", Cliff's rendition of "I Can See Clearly Now" also became a huge hit and it peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Grammy Award
Jimmy Cliff's cover of the song earned him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
Johnny Nash’s Heartfelt Connection
Johnny Nash reportedly felt a strong connection to Jamaica, and he moved to Kingston in the late 1960s. This heartfelt connection to the Caribbean island’s culture influenced much of his work, notably "I Can See Clearly Now".
Decades of Popularity
Despite being released in the early 1970s, "I Can See Clearly Now" has maintained its popularity for decades. It’s been covered by multiple artists across different genres and has been featured in numerous movies and commercials.

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