You're My Jamaica
Charley Pride
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Every day I read ads in the paper Saying come to the islands Bikini'd ladies sweet rum drinks, yeah They'll keep you smiling But I've got calypso music on the record at home And when it comes to the warmth and sunshine Well, I got my own You're my Jamaica You're where I want to be You're my island when I am being Tossed on a stormy sea My heavenly haven Where I can spend eternity You're my Jamaica Your paradise to me White sunny sand palm trees and tans It's sounds so inviting (Sounds so inviting) Limbo dancing and star light romancing It's all so exciting But I got my flowery shirt And rum punch in my hand And my own exotic lover in my native land You're my Jamaica You're where I want to be You're my island when I am being Tossed on a stormy sea My heavenly haven Where I can spend eternity You're my Jamaica You're paradise to me
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Written by: KENT M. ROBBINS
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13 facts about this song
Song Title"You're My Jamaica" is a single by American country musician Charley Pride.
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Release YearIt was released in July 1979, marking one of the significant releases in Pride's career.
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Chart PerformanceThe single reached number one on the United States Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, solidifying Pride's place in country music history.
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Album Appearance"You're My Jamaica," is included in Pride's album named "Burgers and Fries," which was released in 1978.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Kent Robbins, who is well known for writing hit songs for various country artists.
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Record Label"You're My Jamaica" was released under the umbrella of RCA Records, a major American record label that had a huge influence in the promotion of country music.
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded in Jack Clement Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee.
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ProducerJack Clement, a prominent figure in the Nashville country music scene, was given the task to produce the song.
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Genre Classification"You're My Jamaica" is classified as a country music song, fitting into Pride's overall musical style and genre.
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Lead InstrumentThe song uses a rhythm guitar prominently, which is standard in most country music numbers.
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DurationIt lasts a total of 3 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Musical StyleAs with other Pride's songs, "You're My Jamaica" exudes a traditional countrypolitan sound, a sub-genre of country music that incorporates string sections, background vocals, and a smooth production.
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Song MessageThe song talks about a man comparing his love for a woman to his love for the tropical paradise, Jamaica, making it a heartwarming love song.
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