Originally visiting to promote his Grammy-winning album Rebirth , Cliff's performance was considered so exceptional that the station later released it as a standalone live album.
The live album captures nine tracks from that morning's broadcast: Original Artist/Album Jimmy Cliff "Guns of Brixton" "World Upside Down" Rebirth "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" Jimmy Cliff "You Can Get It If You Really Want" The Harder They Come "Children's Bread" Rebirth The Harder They Come "I Can See Clearly Now" Johnny Nash "One More" Rebirth Throwback Session: Jimmy Cliff live on MBE in 2012 - KCRW Jimmy Cliff performing "Many Rivers To Cross" on KCRW
Beyond "Many Rivers to Cross," the set included his iconic covers like "I Can See Clearly Now" and a unique rendition of The Clash's " Guns of Brixton ," inspired by a photo of Joe Strummer he saw on the studio walls. Tracklist: The KCRW Session The set was strictly acoustic, with Cliff playing
The session was officially released on June 25, 2013, titled The KCRW Session through Universal Music Enterprises . The KCRW Session
The set was strictly acoustic, with Cliff playing guitar alongside musician Ben Peeler .
Reggae icon delivered a definitive acoustic performance of his 1969 classic " Many Rivers to Cross " during a live session at KCRW 's Santa Monica studios on June 28, 2012 . This appearance, hosted by Jason Bentley on the signature program Morning Becomes Eclectic , featured Cliff performing with only an acoustic guitar and minimal accompaniment, creating what station staff described as a "soul-stirring" and intimate atmosphere that reportedly moved listeners to tears. The KCRW Session