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Jamaican filmmaker Perry Henzell made reggae an integral player in The Harder They Come, his gritty 1973 saga of a renegade Kingston singer who becomes a modern Robin Hood, casting one of the style's earliest stars, Jimmy Cliff, in the lead, and filling this soundtrack--here presented in a remastered version--with classics from Toots & the Maytals ("Pressure Drop", "Sweet and Dandy"), Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town"), the Melodians ("Rivers of Babylon"), and the Slickers ("Johnny Too Bad"). Cliff himself gets pole position, however, getting in the first ("You Can Get It If You Really Want") and last ("The Harder They Come") words in this first-rate reggae primer, which also features Cliff's enduring "Many Rivers to Cross". --Sam Sutherland
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Jamaican filmmaker Perry Henzell made reggae an integral player in his gritty 1973 saga of a renegade Kingston singer who becomes a modern Robin Hood, casting one of the style's earliest stars, Jimmy Cliff, in the lead, and filling this soundtrack with classics from Toots & The Maytals ("Pressure Drop," "Sweet and Dandy"), Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town"), The Melodians ("Rivers of Babylon"), and the Slickers ("Johnny Too Bad"). Cliff himself gets pole position, however, getting in the first ("You Can Get It If You Really Want") and last ("The Harder They Come") words in this first-rate reggae primer, which also features Cliff's enduring "Many Rivers to Cross." --Sam Sutherland
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Put simply, this album will leave you feeling great. From the upbeat dance of '007' (oh oh seven) to the heart breaking 'Many Rivers To Cross' this album will lift you spirits if you love reggae and make you love reggae if you don't already. A classic, buy this album, sit back and enjoy.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the original sound track to the movie and is well worth listening to. You will know most of the songs already and won't be able to stop singing them. Jimmy Cliff really was a talented man and this CD is definately worth the money. It is no longer available in UK shops
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an absolute 100% reggae classic. The movie is memorable, authentic and hip, the soundtrack timeless and brilliant. Every home should have one...
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fab n funky cd
fab cd I saw the play twice and this reminds me a a great evening out, its uplifting and funky. Highly recommend if you like a bit of old time reggae.
Published 1 month ago by tinger
The best of the best
If you were asked to pull together a top ten of reggae classics you probably wouldn't be far off this playlist, which brings together some of the finest moments in late... Read more
Published 5 months ago by R. E. Bentley
soul music
This is a great album by a great artist,every track is a classic,
this is Jimmy Cliff at his very best.
this is Jimmy Cliff at his very best.
Published 7 months ago by philco1940
#2. The Top 100 Albums in Reggae Music: A Critical Review
It is hard to image that 40 years have passed by since we heard the smash album, THE HARDER THEY COME, hit the airwaves. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Andre Lawrence
Great!! Brought back memories
Fab album, bought the cd after going to see Harder they Come at the theatre. Absolutely great, love cd. My dad used to listen to the original album on vinyl. Read more
Published 20 months ago by N. Bell
Happy listening!
This CD is great and guaranteed to put you in a good mood!
Especially good if you have seen the live show!
Especially good if you have seen the live show!
Published 22 months ago by Natalie
Try and see the film as well!
If you haven't seen the original movie, try and find a DVD copy. It's much grittier than the easy going music would suggest but an absolute classic - even if the Jamaican patois... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by Bill Brooks
Possibly the greatest soundtrack ever
This is a tremendous cd and is a great introduction to reggae. One of my favourite things about reggae is the way that the joyous music is often a sharp counterpoint to the... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by Rudy
Uplifting
This disc has so many great reggae classics, at such a cheap price, that it's a great addition to any CD collection. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2008 by Ralpharama
Reggae-tastic!!
This is a brilliant introduction for anyone who thinks Jamaican music begins and ends with Bob Marley. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2002 by "martin_r_jones"
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