"
I Can See Clearly Now" is a song written and recorded by
Johnny Nash. It was a single from the album of the same name and achieved success in the United States and the United Kingdom when it was released in 1972, reaching number one on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was covered by many artists throughout the years, including a 1993 hit version by
Jimmy Cliff, who re-recorded it for the motion picture soundtrack of
Cool Runnings, where it reached the top 20 at No. 18 on the
Billboard Hot 100.