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2008 two CD anthology. Widely recognized as one of the true giants of Reggae music, Jimmy Cliff launched his recording career in the early '60s while still in his teens. Cliff cut a series of Jamaican hits that established him as a major star in Jamaica and led to an invitation to perform at the World's Fair in New York in 1964. His performance led to an approach from Island Records boss, Chris Blackwell, who talked the young singer into moving to the UK, where spent the next year or so gaining experience as a singer on the club circuit. In 1972, Cliff's profile was further raised following his mesmerizing performance as the rebellious rude-boy, Ivan in Perry Henzell's cult motion picture, `The Harder They Come_E and a future as one of Jamaica's biggest stars was assured. This collection features some of Cliff's best loved hits including '`Wonderful World Beautiful People_E' You Can Get It If You Really Want_Eand `Miss Jamaica_E Sanctuary.