Hey, sound opinions listeners. If you support us on Patreon, you get to listen to our podcast, ad-free on Patreon. You're listening to Sound Opinions. This week, we're revisiting conversations with two musical giants

who we sadly lost recently. Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff and soul guitar legend Steve Cropper.

We'll honor their legacies by sharing those interviews once again.

I'm Jim Diorgatus.

My partner Greg Cott is traveling, but let's start with the interview with Jimmy Cliff

we both did in 2013.

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Jimmy Cliff, who died on November 24, 2025, was one of the most important cultural ambassadors

Jamaica ever produced. Beyond the hits you'll hear in this episode, he was the rare artist

whose voice and storytelling brought global attention to Jamaican music and the cultural

experiences behind it. His work in film and music helped create an international interest in reggae,

and across six decades, his body of work never stopped evolving.

Now, let's dive into our interview with the late Jimmy Cliff.

That career kicked off when the teenage Jimmy started working with up-and-coming

Kingston producer leslie cong in the early 60s i asked jimmy cliff what it felt like to link up

with con all those years ago well it was a great feeling because i have had prior to that

many disappointments with other producers, they all turned me down.

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