The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
Enormously successful in Jamaica, the film also reached the international market and has been described as "possibly the most influential of Jamaican films and one of the most important films from the Caribbean".
Background and release
The film stars reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who plays Ivanhoe Martin, a character based upon a real-life Jamaican criminal of that name, better known as Rhyging, who achieved fame in the 1940s. Prior to filming, the project had a working title of Rhygin. This then changed to Hard Road to Travel before finally being changed to The Harder They Come, prompting Cliff to write the song of the same name. The story very loosely follows the real Martin/Rhyging's life updated to the 1970s, though the historical Rhyging was not a musician or drug dealer.
The heart of the soundtrack comes from performances by the film's star, reggae singer Jimmy Cliff. Only the title track "The Harder They Come" was recorded by Cliff specifically for the soundtrack, with three earlier songs by Cliff added. The remainder of the album is a compilation of singles released in Jamaica from the period of 1967 through 1972, assembled by the The Harder They Come director and co-writer, Perry Henzell, from songs by favored reggae singers. In addition to Cliff, these artists include The Melodians, The Slickers, DJ Scotty, and seminal early reggae stars Desmond Dekker and Toots and the Maytals.
The soundtrack album played a major part in popularizing reggae in the United States and the world beyond, the film itself preventing the genre from remaining an isolated phenomenon in Jamaica. In 2003, the album was ranked number 119 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. The album also appears on greatest albums lists from Time and Blender, and was named the 97th best album of the 1970s by Pitchfork Media.
"The Harder They Come" has been covered by many artists and was ranked #350 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
The song is the entrance music for heavyweight boxer Samuel Peter and was played live by Jimmy Cliff on an episode of The Colbert Report.
Joe Jackson version
Joe Jackson recorded "The Harder They Come" with his band and released it as a single in 1980. It did not chart in the UK.
Track listing
Chart performance
Rockers Revenge version
Chart performance
Madness version
"The Harder They Come" was released as a single by the band Madness in 1992 after a successful reunion concert held at London's Finsbury Park. The single was recorded live at the event along with its B-sides. Although in 1992 Madness had success with reissues of "It Must Be Love" and "My Girl", their version of "The Harder They Come" failed to make the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart; it peaked at #44.
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Superstar Jimmy Cliff enters the studio to record the title track.
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Cult classic film The Harder They Come is now available for digital download and streaming (via VHX) and limited engagement screenings around the world.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns out...
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Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack) · Jimmy Cliff
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1975-01-01
Producer: Leslie Kong
Producer: Jimmy Cliff
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Larry Fallon
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Lynford Anderson
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Cliff
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The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
The film was a sensation in Jamaica due to its naturalistic portrayal of black Jamaicans in real locations and its use of local Patois (Jamaican Creole). However, the popularity of the movie was limited outside of Jamaica because the local Patois spoken by the characters was so thick that it required subtitles, making it possibly "the first English-language movie in history to require subtitles in the United States".
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"Timeless and universal ... Nothing short of amazing" – The Los Angeles Times
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring singer hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions, he finds work with a self-righteous preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of both the pop charts ... and the most-wanted lists.
In addition to The Harder They Come, this Collector’s Edition includes a beautiful restoration of Per...
Superstar Jimmy Cliff enters the studio to record the title track.
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Superstar Jimmy Cliff enters the studio to record the title track.
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Cult classic film The Harder They Come is now available for digital download and streaming (via VHX) and limited engagement screenings around the world.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists.
This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrated that music and art can change the world.
For more information on Xenon Pictures, go to
http://www.xenonpictures.com/
Superstar Jimmy Cliff enters the studio to record the title track.
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Cult classic film The Harder They Come is now available for digital download and streaming (via VHX) and limited engagement screenings around the world.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists.
This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrated that music and art can change the world.
For more information on Xenon Pictures, go to
http://www.xenonpictures.com/
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack) · Jimmy Cliff
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff
℗ 1970 UMG R...
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack) · Jimmy Cliff
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1975-01-01
Producer: Leslie Kong
Producer: Jimmy Cliff
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Larry Fallon
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Lynford Anderson
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Cliff
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack) · Jimmy Cliff
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1975-01-01
Producer: Leslie Kong
Producer: Jimmy Cliff
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Larry Fallon
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Lynford Anderson
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Cliff
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The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famou...
The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
The film was a sensation in Jamaica due to its naturalistic portrayal of black Jamaicans in real locations and its use of local Patois (Jamaican Creole). However, the popularity of the movie was limited outside of Jamaica because the local Patois spoken by the characters was so thick that it required subtitles, making it possibly "the first English-language movie in history to require subtitles in the United States".
The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
The film was a sensation in Jamaica due to its naturalistic portrayal of black Jamaicans in real locations and its use of local Patois (Jamaican Creole). However, the popularity of the movie was limited outside of Jamaica because the local Patois spoken by the characters was so thick that it required subtitles, making it possibly "the first English-language movie in history to require subtitles in the United States".
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"Timeless and universal ... Nothing short of amazing" – The Los Angeles Times
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring singer hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions, he finds work with a self-righteous preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of both the pop charts ... and the most-wanted lists.
In addition to The Harder They Come, this Collector’s Edition includes a beautiful restoration of Perry Henzel's next film, No Place Like Home, which was also filmed in 1970s Jamaica, but was lost for decades. Never before released, the film is presented here with a host of new extras shot in Jamaica.
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"Timeless and universal ... Nothing short of amazing" – The Los Angeles Times
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring singer hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions, he finds work with a self-righteous preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of both the pop charts ... and the most-wanted lists.
In addition to The Harder They Come, this Collector’s Edition includes a beautiful restoration of Perry Henzel's next film, No Place Like Home, which was also filmed in 1970s Jamaica, but was lost for decades. Never before released, the film is presented here with a host of new extras shot in Jamaica.
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Cult classic film The Harder They Come is now available for digital download and streaming (via VHX) and limited engagement screenings around the world.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring young singer who leaves his rural village for the capital city of Kingston, Jamaica hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions his first day in town, he finds work with a self-righteous, bullying preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits naïve hopefuls.
In desperation the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals in the ganja trade. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of the pop charts and the most-wanted lists.
This gritty, groundbreaking film brought reggae music to the international stage, made Jimmy Cliff a star worldwide, and demonstrated that music and art can change the world.
For more information on Xenon Pictures, go to
http://www.xenonpictures.com/
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Many Rivers To Cross (From "The Harder They Come" Soundtrack) · Jimmy Cliff
The Best Of Jimmy Cliff
℗ 1970 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Released on: 1975-01-01
Producer: Leslie Kong
Producer: Jimmy Cliff
Associated Performer, Recording Arranger: Larry Fallon
Studio Personnel, Recording Engineer: Lynford Anderson
Composer Lyricist: Jimmy Cliff
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The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
The film was a sensation in Jamaica due to its naturalistic portrayal of black Jamaicans in real locations and its use of local Patois (Jamaican Creole). However, the popularity of the movie was limited outside of Jamaica because the local Patois spoken by the characters was so thick that it required subtitles, making it possibly "the first English-language movie in history to require subtitles in the United States".
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"Timeless and universal ... Nothing short of amazing" – The Los Angeles Times
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, an aspiring singer hoping to make a name for himself. Robbed of his money and possessions, he finds work with a self-righteous preacher and an unscrupulous music mogul who exploits young hopefuls. In desperation, the simple country boy turns outlaw, at war with both the police and his rivals. Ivan's dream of stardom soon becomes a reality as he rises to the top of both the pop charts ... and the most-wanted lists.
In addition to The Harder They Come, this Collector’s Edition includes a beautiful restoration of Perry Henzel's next film, No Place Like Home, which was also filmed in 1970s Jamaica, but was lost for decades. Never before released, the film is presented here with a host of new extras shot in Jamaica.
Buy this title: https://www.shoutfactory.com/product/the-harder-they-come-collector-s-edition?product_id=7140
A diversified multi-platform media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving and revitalizing the very best of pop culture, Shout! Factory’s entertainment offerings serve up first-run feature films, original, contemporary, and classic TV series, animation, live music and comedy specials. Shout! Factory owns and operates Shout! Studios, Scream Factory, Shout! Factory Kids, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Timeless Media Group and Shout! Factory TV.
The Harder They Come is a 1972 Jamaican crime film directed by Perry Henzell and co-written by Trevor D. Rhone, and starring Jimmy Cliff. The film is most famous for its reggae soundtrack that is said to have "brought reggae to the world".
Enormously successful in Jamaica, the film also reached the international market and has been described as "possibly the most influential of Jamaican films and one of the most important films from the Caribbean".
Background and release
The film stars reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, who plays Ivanhoe Martin, a character based upon a real-life Jamaican criminal of that name, better known as Rhyging, who achieved fame in the 1940s. Prior to filming, the project had a working title of Rhygin. This then changed to Hard Road to Travel before finally being changed to The Harder They Come, prompting Cliff to write the song of the same name. The story very loosely follows the real Martin/Rhyging's life updated to the 1970s, though the historical Rhyging was not a musician or drug dealer.
Walking down the road With an old blade in your hand, Johnny too bad, that's what they say Walking down the road With a blade in your waist, Johnny too bad, Johnny too bad Don't you play come faking, You're looking and mistaking, Too bad You're hurrying and you're shooting, You're losing, told you, You're too bad Just one of these days, You're going to make your woman cry, Ooh, Johnny too bad One of these days, You're going to make your woman cry, 'Cause Johnny, you're so bad, That's what they tell me about you With you looking and sticking Switchblade a-picking, Too bad Oh I told you, yes you did it, Don't you, I told you, too bad That's what they say about you Walking down the road, You're going to hear a voice say Go, Johnny, where you're going to run to, Come that sweet day. You may be walking down the road, You're might hear a voice say Go, Johnny, where you're going to run to, Come that sweet day You might run to the rock for rescue, You'll find a rock, you'll find a rock there Run to the rock for rescue, There will be no rock, be no rock at dawn Walking down the road, With a blade in your waist (Johnny too bad) Johnny too bad, Johnny too bad Walking down the road, With a blade in your, with a blade your waist You're too bad Johnny, too bad Johnny, too bad Johnny With your blade a picking, switchblade licking, Too bad With you licking and sticking, blade come picking, Too bad, that's what they say about you With your blade come licking, licking, sticking, That's what they say about you Licking, sticking, too bad (J-J-J-J-J-J-Johnny) Johnny go walking Johnny go talking Johnny go walking Johnny go talking Johnny go walking now Johnny go talking Johnny