Let Your Yeah Be Yeah
Jimmy Cliff
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You keep telling me yes But you don't mean it You keep telling me no And try to lean it You're giving me buts and maybe You know this will drive me crazy Why can't you tell it like it is? And let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard And I'm watching you from head to toe So that let your yeah be yeah And your no be no You wear a plastic smile I know by your eyes You speak with indefinite style You're telling me lies You've got to face reality What is wrong with you and me? Why can't you free your honesty? And let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard And I'm watching you from head to toe So you better let your yeah be yeah And your no be no You keep telling me yes But you don't mean it You keep telling me no And try to lean it You're giving me buts and maybe You know this will drive me crazy Why can't you tell it like it is? You better let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Let your yeah be yeah And your no be no, now Because I'm on my guard And I'm watching you from head to toe
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Written by: JIMMY CLIFF
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5 facts about this song
Ali Campbell versionAli Campbell is a British singer and songwriter who was a lead singer of the reggae band UB40. He covered "Let Your Yeah Be Yeah" for his 2010 solo album, "Great British Songs."
- Campbell's version of the song is a unique blend of reggae and modern pop, showcasing his familiar and distinctive vocal tone. His transition from reggae to pop and back was well-received.
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Brownsville Station versionBrownsville Station, an American rock band, released a cover version of "Let Your Yeah be Yeah" in their 1974 album "School Punks."
- Neither their album "School Punks" nor their rendition of the song "Let Your Yeah Be Yeah" charted in top lists, but they gained popularity due to their unique rock and roll style.
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Jimmy Cliff versionJamaica's own Jimmy Cliff has also covered "Let Your Yeah be Yeah." His version was part of his "Unlimited" album, which was released in 1973. The album peaked at number 109 on the Billboard 200.
- Jimmy Cliff, known as a reggae legend, put his style into the song, rendering it as a smooth, reggae number. His interpretation is quite well-known in reggae circles.
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The Pioneers versionThe song "Let Your Yeah be Yeah" was originally performed by The Pioneers, a Jamaican reggae band. It was first released in 1971 and became a hit, reaching number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
- As a trio, members of The Pioneers—Sydney Crooks, George Agard and Jackie Robinson—are considered pioneers of the reggae genre.
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Overall"Let Your Yeah Be Yeah" has been described as an iconic reggae song, and its lyrics carry a significant message. It encourages honesty and straightforwardness, suggesting people should stick to their word, with a "yeah" really meaning "yeah".
- Despite being covered by several artists, all versions of the song retain a clear reggae influence, highlighting the song's Jamaican roots and the impact of The Pioneers on the genre.
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