Sufferin' in the Land
| "Sufferin' in the Land" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Jimmy Cliff | |
| from the album Wonderful World, Beautiful People | |
| A-side | "Sufferin' in the Land" |
| B-side | "Come Into My Life" |
| Released | 1970 |
| Label | Island 6014 009 |
| Composer(s) | J. Cliff |
| Producer(s) | Leslie Kong |
"Sufferin' in the Land" was a 1970 single for Jimmy Cliff. It made the charts in the Netherlands that year. It was also covered by several artists shortly after its release.
Background[edit]
"Sufferin' in the Land" backed with "Come into My Life" was released in the Netherlands by Island Records in 1970.[1][2] It was produced by Leslie Kong and appears on the Jimmy Cliff album and later version of the album, Wonderful World, Beautiful People.[3][4]
Charts[edit]
It made its debut in the Dutch charts on May 30, 1970. It reached its peak position at no. 26 that week, spending a total of two weeks on the chart.[5]
Other versions[edit]
US singer Chuck Bennett recorded a version of the song in German. Released as "Wann Wird Die Menschheit Klug?", it was a minor hit for him in Germany in 1970.[6]
Brazilian band The Fevers recorded a version ("Sinto, Mas Não Sei Dizer") which appeared on their 1970 EP, Sinto Mas Não Sei Dizer.[7]
German singer, Tony aka Tony Oberdörffer recorded a version ("Reise ins Märchenland") which appeared on the B side of his single, "Nuevo Laredo" which was released in 1970.[8][9][10]
Former member of the disco band Ebony,[11] Jannette Kania also recorded a version that was produced by Jürgen Hofius. It was released in 1978.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ^ Dutch Charts - JIMMY CLIFF - SUFFERIN' IN THE LAND
- ^ Discogs - Jimmy Cliff – Sufferin' In The Land
- ^ hitparade.ch - Jimmy Cliff – Sufferin' In The Land, Song
- ^ hitparade.ch - Jimmy Cliff – Sufferin' In The Land, Verfügbar auf
- ^ Dutch Charts - JIMMY CLIFF - SUFFERIN' IN THE LAND
- ^ (Rock'n'Roll Schallplatten Forum), The Stars and Stripes, Wednesday January 12, 1972 - Page 10 Left Army Awhile to Tour With 'Hair', Soulful Supply Sgt. Cuts Discs By RICH KRAHAM
- ^ Discogs - The Fevers – Sinto Mas Não Sei Dizer
- ^ Music Metason - ArtistInfo Manfred Oberdörffer
- ^ 45Cat - Tony (Germany) - Discography, Germany, Nuevo Laredo
- ^ Who Sampled - Sufferin' in the Land by Jimmy Cliff, Was covered in 4 songs
- ^ Music Metason - ArtistInfo, Ebony
- ^ Who Sampled - Sufferin' in the Land by Jimmy Cliff, Was covered in 4 songs
- ^ hitparade.ch - Jannette Kania & PS – Sufferin' In The Land