"Sun of Jamaica" is a song performed by German musical group Goombay Dance Band, written by Ekkehard Stein and Wolfgang Jass. The song was released at the end of 1979, and subsequently included on their debut album, Sun of Jamaica. The song was successful across Europe, reaching number one in West Germany and four other countries. Goombay Dance Band have re-recorded the track a number of times later in their career.
Lyrics The lyrics recount the narrator's desire to visit Jamaica after seeing Mutiny on the Bounty as a boy. He explicitly mentions Marlon Brando in the lyrics, thus referring to the 1962 film version. When he visits, he falls in love with a woman, and vows to later return to be with her.
Track listings 7-inch single A. "Sun of Jamaica" – 4:22 B. "Island of Dreams" – 3:26
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1980–1982)PeakpositionBelgium (Joepie)1France (SNEP)38Spain (AFE)1
Year-end charts Chart (1980)PositionAustria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)1Belgium (Ultratop)7Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)8Netherlands (Single Top 100)3Spain (AFE)5Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)6West Germany (Media Control)1
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