I Can See Clearly Now
In 1972, Johnny Nash wrote and recorded “I Can See Clearly Now”. It reached #1 on Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for four weeks. I know that is a looong time ago! So here are the lyrics to tweak your memory: “ I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I've been praying for It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day...” Great song! There have been countless covers of the song done including the iconic cover by Jimmy Cliff. According to a rare interview with Johnny Nash, he said that he composed these lyrics while he was lying in a hospital bed recovering from surgery. He said that the song is about 'seeing' a brighter future ahead. ...