JAMAICA FAREWELL - Harry Belafonte - Lyrics

"Jamaica Farewell" is a Jamaican-style folk song about the beauties of the West Indian Islands. The song first appeared on Harry Belafonte's phenomenally successful album Calypso. It reached number fourteen on the Billboard Pop chart.
The lyrics for the song were written by Lord Burgess (Irving Burgie), an American-born, half-Barbadan songwriter.

[tosin]

I grew up in the 80s...a great time to grow up. No internet, no mobile phones. Just your radio set and great music...the world is missing something really special

[vincentross]

Rest in Paradise Harry Belafonte. A true Renaissance man.

[leakeyomwenga]

am here because of Baba...tinga Live long our 5th prezo.

[empressofherteatable]

RIP, Harry Belafonte! Thank you for all the gifts you blessed us with!

[vvvvvv]

One of most beautiful songs ever written. Belafonte’s voice is magical.

[daveful]

Nobody can sing songs of far away places like Harry Belafonte!

[periyalabakku]

RIP Harry Belafonte! What a legend you were!

[amingaedwin]

If you're still listening to this in 2023... You must have a great taste of music.

[animobuobisah]

Awww, this reminds me of my primary school days in the late 60s and early 70s at Nsawam, Ghana 🇬🇭 We really loved to sing and dance to this song, during school singing and dancing periods.

[yagsmoodley]

Oh the fifties, to hear this voice and fog the first time to listen to Jamaica....a revelation of new worlds, new music and new genius....Harry’s life, one of genius.🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾❤️👋🏽👴🏽♥️

[jaydipbasu]

This song is above any complement! Memories of my university life!

[williamsobayi]

Ain't much old but as it is always, old is Gold indeed, the real vocals and instruments.
I love this song

[frantisekaudy]

he was a wonderful artist with a beautifully colored voice. He belonged to the world's top artists. honor to his memory

[deepikaverma]

This song brings back childhood memories

[colinmiles]

Harry....greatest voice ever...smooth as silk!

[MrFasikaH]

Rest in Power, Brother Belafonte. Your lifelong dedication to the righteous struggle against racism and Jim Crow here in the US and apartheid in South Africa will never be forgotten. You belong amongst the warrior class of our black ancestors now and in our hearts forever.

[luciakiplimo]

This is the Best version of ‘Jamaica Farewell’, his voice was at its very Best, incredible! Rip Harry Belafonte

[jackiewilkinson]

My dad had the LP. I just love this Song.

[aishwaryamitra]

I have to listen to this song cause my mom wants me to sing this song. I didn't want to listen to it at the beginning but now as I am listening to it I realize it's one if the best songs I have ever heard 💜

[sontunghoang]

2021 and I still sing along this classic 😍