Kingston Town

Lord Creator

About Kingston Town

"Kingston Town" is a 1970 song by Lord Creator released as a single on producer Clancy Eccles' Clandisc label. It was also recorded in 1989 by reggae group UB40 and was released as the second single from their album Labour of Love II, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart and number one in France and the Netherlands. In June 2007, the copyright holders of the song, Sparta Florida Music Group, started legal action against Paris Hilton and Warner Chappell Music for plagiarism due to alleged similarities between "Kingston Town" and Hilton's song "Stars Are Blind". It was wrongly stated that UB40 was the suing party, which the band later confirmed as being incorrect on their website. 


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The night seems to fade,
But the moonlight lingers on
There are wonders for everyone
The stars shine so bright,
But they're fading after dawn
There is magic in Kingston town

Oh Kingston town,
The place I long to be
If I had the whole world
I would give it away
Just to see, the girls at play
Ooh, ooh, ooh

When I am king,
Surely I would need a queen
And a palace and everything, yeah
Tonight I am king,
And my queen will come at dawn
She'll be waiting in Kingston town

And when I am king,
Surely I would need a queen
And a palace and everything, yeah
Tonight I am king,
Then my queen will come at dawn
She'll be waiting in Kingston town

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Lord Creator

Lord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick, circa 1940, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago) is a calypso, r&b, ska and rocksteady artist. Alongside Cuban born Rolando Alphonso, Barbadian Jackie Opel and fellow Trinidadians Lynn Taitt and Lord Brynner, Lord Creator was an important and positive 'outside' influence during the early development of the Jamaican music scene. more »

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Written by: KENRICK PATRICK

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12 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Kingston Town" is originally a song by Lord Creator, performed by Clancy Eccles in the 1970s. Lord Creator was born in Trinidad and Tobago, while Clancy Eccles originated from Jamaica.
UB40 Version
The song was later covered by the English reggae band, UB40, in 1989. Their version was filmed in the Adelaide Festival Theatre and became a massive chart hit for them.
Chart Performance
UB40’s rendition of "Kingston Town" peaked at number four in the UK singles chart and number one in France and the Netherlands.
Songwriting
The song was written by Lord Creator, whose real name is Kenrick Patrick. He was originally a calypso singer before transitioning into reggae music.
Lord Creator's Career
Lord Creator was an active musician from the 1950s until the 1980s. "Kingston Town" is one of his most famous melodies.
Lyrics Significance
The song "Kingston Town" refers to Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Its lyrics portray the beauty and liveliness of the city.
Album Inclusion
UB40's version of "Kingston Town" was included in their 1989 album "Labour of Love II". This album was the sequel to their first cover album "Labour of Love" and achieved double-platinum status.
Recognition
Despite not releasing "Kingston Town" as a single, Clancy Eccles' version of the song still retained a lot of recognition, especially within the reggae genre.
Significance of UB40 Version
Although "Kingston Town" was originally a reggae song, UB40's version made the song more accessible to a global audience, largely expanding its listenership.
Impact on UB40's Career
The commercial success of "Kingston Town" helped to solidify UB40's place as one of the most successful reggae/pop crossover bands in the world.
Compilation Album Appearance
The song also appears on many of UB40's compilation albums and continues to be a staple in their live performances.
Reissues
The UB40's cover became so popular that it was reissued in 2009, 20 years after the original release, as a digital download.

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