Hard Road to Travel

Jimmy Cliff

About Hard Road to Travel

Hard Road to Travel is a song by Jimmy Cliff. It gave its name to a 1967 album of the same name and appeared on Cliff's next two albums, "Can't Get Enough Of It" and Jimmy Cliff. In addition, it was featured as the B-side to his singles I Got A Feeling (I Can't Stop) and Wonderful World, Beautiful People.


Year:
1969
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I've got a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
Said it's a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
But I can't turn back, my heart is fixed
My mind's made up, I'll never stop
My faith will see, see me through

Let me tell you
I'm all alone, this lonesome road I roam
I've got no love to call my very own
Oh, the river gets deeper 
The hills get steeper
And the pain gets deeper every day, yeah

I've got a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
Said it's a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
But I can't turn back, my heart is fixed
My mind's made up, I'll never stop
My faith will see, see me through

Aah, aah, one more thing

I dream of a home far beyond the sea
Where there is love and peace and joy for me
Oh, in my eyes I see troubles and dangers for me
But destiny where it leads me I must go, hey

I've got a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
Said it's a hard road to travel 
And a rough rough way to go
But I can't turn back, my heart is fixed
My mind's made up, I'll never stop
My faith will see, see me through

Aah, no, help me somebody
Aah, somebody please, help me right now

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Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff, OM (born James Chambers on 1 April 1948) is a Jamaican musician, singer and actor. He is the only currently living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honour that can be granted by the Jamaican government for achievement in the arts and sciences. more »

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Written by: JIMMY CLIFF

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Jimmy Cliff" is a Jamaican ska and reggae musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and actor. He is best known among mainstream audiences for songs like "Hard Road to Travel."
Release Info
The song "Hard Road to Travel" was released in 1967. It was backed by the B-side song "Abyssinians".
Genre & Style
The song is classified under the musical genres of Reggae and Rocksteady. It showcases Cliff's unique vocal style and his ability to blend reggae with other genres.
Song Influences
The song's lyrics, like many of Cliff's works, are known for their heavy themes of perseverance and hope as well as struggles and hardships. This is often linked to Cliff's personal experiences growing up in Jamaica.
Chart Performance
"Hard Road to Travel" made it onto the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 25. It remained on the charts for 9 weeks.
Various Versions
There have been several covers and renditions of the song by a variety of artists over the years, indicating its enduring influence and popularity.
Album Appearance
While the song was released as a single, "Hard Road to Travel" later appeared on Jimmy Cliff's 1969 self-titled studio album.
Record Label
The song was recorded under the Island Records label, a British-Jamaican record label that operates as a division of Universal Music Group.
Production
The song was produced by Leslie Kong, a significant figure in the development of Jamaican music and even helped launch Bob Marley's career.
Legacy
"Hard Road to Travel" has been recognized as a significant contribution to the popularization of reggae music outside of Jamaica. It's often cited as one of Jimmy Cliff's signature songs.

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