Jamaica Farewell
1956 song performed by Harry Belafonte / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Jamaica Farewell" is a Jamaican-style folk song (mento).[1] The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie), an American-born, half-Barbadian songwriter. It is about the beauties of the West Indian Islands.
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Quick Facts Song by Harry Belafonte, from the album Calypso ...
"Jamaica Farewell" | |
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Song by Harry Belafonte | |
from the album Calypso | |
Language | English |
Released | 1956 |
Genre | Mento |
Songwriter(s) | Irving Burgie |
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