Let Your Yeah Be Yeah Explained
"Let Your Yeah Be Yeah" is a reggae song written by Jamaican singer Jimmy Cliff. It was first recorded by the vocal trio the Pioneers, whose version, co-produced by Cliff,[1] reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971.[2] [3]
Background
The lyrics are based on Matthew 5:37; "But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil."[4]
Other recordings
- In 1973, it was recorded by American rock band Brownsville Station for their album Yeah!. Released as a single, it was the band's second song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching no. 57.[5]
- Cliff also released the song as a single in 1975 on Island Records,[6] [7] but it did not chart.[8]
- A cover of this song was recorded by Ali Campbell, the former lead singer of the British reggae band UB40, for his solo album, Big Love (1995).[9] It was released as a single and reached no. 25 in the U.K.[10]
Notes and References
- http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1359912 "Let Your Yeah Be Yeah"
- Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p30319/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography by Steve Leggett ]. AllMusic. 30 March 2009.
- Book: Roberts
, David
. 2006. British Hit Singles & Albums. 19th. Guinness World Records Limited . London. 1-904994-10-5. 427.
- Web site: Matthew 5:37 NKJV . Biblegateway.com.
- Book: Whitburn, Joel . Joel Whitburn
. Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles, 14th Edition: 1955-2012 . Joel Whitburn . 2013 . Record Research . 119.
- Web site: Let Your Yeah Be Yeah (Full Song & Lyrics) - Jimmy Cliff. 26 February 2001. 29 June 2023. Jiosaavn.com.
- Web site: 45cat - Jimmy Cliff - The Harder They Come / Let Your Yeah Be Yeah - Island - UK - IDJ 14. 45cat.com. 29 June 2023.
- Web site: JIMMY CLIFF . Officialcharts.com. 29 June 2023.
- Web site: Ali Campbell - Big Love Album Reviews, Songs & More. AllMusic. 29 June 2023.
- Web site: ALI CAMPBELL. Officialcharts.com. 29 June 2023.
