A History Of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs
Song 182: “Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff
Published: 18 December 2025 at 05:13 Europe/London
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Episode notes
This episode, we look at the song “Many Rivers to Cross”, the birth of reggae, and the career of the late Jimmy Cliff. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.
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