Historical Artist Profile
Johnny Nash
Biography & Overview
John Lester Nash Jr. (August 19, 1940 – October 6, 2020) was an American singer and songwriter, best known in the United States for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now". Primarily a reggae and pop singer, he was one of the first non-Jamaican artists to record reggae music in Kingston, Jamaica.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
3 Charted Tracks
"I Can See Clearly Now"
Entered Charts: 1972
#1 HIT
"Hold Me Tight"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #5
"Stir It Up"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #12
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
10 Charted Tracks
"Tears On My Pillow"
Entered Charts: 1975
#1 HIT
"Hold Me Tight"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #5
"I Can See Clearly Now"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #5
"Cupid"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #6
"You Got Soul"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #6
"The A Mo Questions Than Answers"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #9
"Stir It Up"
Entered Charts: 1972
Peak: #13
"(What A) Wonderful World"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #25
"Let'S Be Friends"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #42
"Rock Me Baby"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #47