Sun of Jamaica
Goombay Dance Band
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Long time ago, when I was a young boy
I saw that movie "Mutiny on the Bounty"
Starring my idol, Marlon Brando
And I felt a yearning for that great adventure
So many nights I woke up out of a dream
A dream of blue seas, white sands
Paradise birds, butterflies
And beautiful warm-hearted girls
Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see
Walk in the sand and I'm happy with you
We shall be loving and true
Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
I will always be faithful and true, yeah, true
But now as I grew older
This burning desire became so strong
That I bought me a ticket to fly home
And then I found you
And we fell in an eternal love
Right from the beginning
The stars falling down from the smoothing lagoon
The palms swaying under the moon
We were swimming out into the calm and crystal sea
In that fateful night I thought to myself
I'll do everything I can, save up every dime
And one day I'll return, come back home to you
And then I'll stay forever, forever
Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see
Walk in the sand and I'm happy with you
We shall be loving and true
Oh, I sure love Malaika with all of my heart
I will always be faithful and true, yeah, true
Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
Our love is my sweet memory
Sun of Jamaica, Blue Lady Malaika
Someday I'll return, wait and see
Sun of Jamaica, the dreams of Malaika
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Written by: WOLFGANG JASS, ECKEHARDT STEIN WOLFF
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Sun of Jamaica" was released in 1979 by the German band Goombay Dance Band.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was incredibly popular. It topped charts in numerous various countries, including the German Singles Chart where it maintained the number one spot for nine weeks.
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Album Background"Sun of Jamaica" is also the title track of the Goombay Dance Band's first full-length album.
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Band MakeupThe Goombay Dance Band is a German band that was founded by Oliver Bendt in 1979. The band specializes in a blend of Caribbean calypso and western pop.
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Song ThemeThe track is a sunny, cheery song that celebrates the beauty and allure of the Caribbean island of Jamaica.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the lead singer's fond memories of a vacation to Jamaica.
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Certified GoldThe song was such a hit that it became certified gold. It sold around 500,000 copies in France alone.
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Late SuccessThe song also made it to the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, but not until 1984, five years after its initial release.
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Global AppealThe song has been covered by multiple artists around the world, indicating its broad international appeal.
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TranslationsAs a testament to its popularity, "Sun of Jamaica" has been translated into multiple languages, such as Dutch and Polish.
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