A splendid, well-recorded set from the great Jimmy Cliff on PBS’s Austin City Limits TV series. Cliff, now 62, can put on a rousing good show. He’s been at it since he was 14-years-old and it’s mighty apparent that he’s put in his time learning his craft. How else can it seem so effortless and joyful? Starts out with my favorite Jimmy Cliff song, “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” and stays strong with a re-write of “Vietnam” (now titled “Afghanistan”). Featuring a duet on “The Harder They Come” with guest Michael Franti. Only an asshole wouldn’t like Jimmy Cliff!
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