Jimmy Cliff Version
Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff recorded a cover of the song for the 1993 movie Cool Runnings, also known in France as Rasta Rockett. It was released as a single in 1994, becoming a comeback hit for him, reaching #18 on the Billboard Hot 100.
| "I Can See Clearly Now" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Jimmy Cliff | |
| from the album Cool Runnings (soundtrack) | |
| B-side | "Sweet Jamaica" by Tony Rebel |
| Released | 1993 |
| Format | CD single |
| Recorded | 1993 |
| Genre | Pop-Reggae |
| Length | 3:16 |
| Label | Chaos Recordings/Columbia |
| Writer(s) | Johnny Nash |
| Producer | Paul Henton |
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