This Week's "Oldie But Goodie": "I Can See Clearly Now"
It's gonna be a bright, bright sunshiny day 🎶
"I Can See Clearly Now" was written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Johnny Nash. It appeared on his album of the same name in 1972. The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box charts. It also reached number one in Canada and South Africa. Nash reportedly recorded the song with members of the Average White Band, and possibly members of the Fabulous Five of Jamaica. The song is laced with reggae influences. Nash had earlier collaborated with Bob Marley and it is said that his approach to the song drew from Marley's reggae style.
The song has been covered by many artists over the years. Jamaican reggae singer Jimmy Cliff recorded a cover of the song for the 1993 movie Cool Runnings. It was released as a single in October 1993, reaching No. 18 and 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and Cash Box Top 100.