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Who sang Jamaica Farewell?

Harry Belafonte released the song Jamaica Farewell. Date of release: 1956.

Release date: 1956
Duration: 03:5

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The meaning of the song 'Jamaica Farewell ', based on the lyrics
What is Jamaica Farewell about?
🎶 Jamaica Farewell song analysis
The song is about a man who went on a sailing trip to Jamaica and fell in love with a girl in Kingston Town. He is now sad to leave her and return home, even though he enjoyed the sights and sounds of Jamaica, like the dancing girls and the food. He repeats that he won't be back for a long time and his heart is heavy with sadness because he had to leave the girl he loves behind in Jamaica.

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