I Can See Clearly Now
Johnny Nash
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I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I've been praying for It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day Look all around, there's nothing but blue skies Look straight ahead, there's nothing but blue skies I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Here is that rainbow I've been praying for It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day Bright (bright), bright (bright) Bright sunshiny day It's going to be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day
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10 facts about this song
Original ArtistThe song "I Can See Clearly Now" was originally written and performed by Johnny Nash; it was not originally a Jimmy Cliff song.
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Hit ReleaseJohnny Nash released this song in 1972, and it quickly rose to become a number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Popularity DurationThe song was a major hit not only in the United States but also in the United Kingdom for four weeks.
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Lyrics InspirationThe positive and hopeful lyrics of the song were inspired by Nash’s experiences with transcendental meditation.
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Song GenreThis 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.
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Jimmy Cliff VersionJimmy Cliff, a Jamaican reggae musician, later covered the song for the soundtrack of the 1993 film "Cool Runnings".
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Soundtrack SuccessThanks 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.
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Grammy AwardJimmy Cliff's cover of the song earned him a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album.
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Johnny Nash’s Heartfelt ConnectionJohnny 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".
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Decades of PopularityDespite 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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