Jamaica Farwell

Fins to the left · Post by **Fins to the left** » September 5, 2004 11:14 pm

I really like this song the way Jimmy Sings it. I have only heard it on Feeding Frenzy. Is it on any other cd's and where can i get the lyrics for it?

Air M'Ville Cap'n · Post by **Air M'Ville Cap'n** » September 5, 2004 11:18 pm

Fins to the left wrote:I really like this song the way Jimmy Sings it. I have only heard it on Feeding Frenzy. Is it on any other cd's and where can i get the lyrics for it?

You can get the lyrics here -
http://www.************.com/lyrics/feeding.html

I believe Harry Belafonte was the songwriter and original singer. Its probably on one of his CD's

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » September 6, 2004 12:34 am

The original was written by Irving Burgie - he also wrote Day-O. Both tunes were ultimately made famous by Harry Belafonte when they were pulled from the groundbreaking "Calypso" debut in the late 50s.

You can get the song on a multitude of Belafonte albums, including no less than 4 greatest hits collections and 2 live discs.

The song has been recorded by a long, long list of artists.

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » September 6, 2004 12:37 am

Fins to the left wrote:I really like this song the way Jimmy Sings it. I have only heard it on Feeding Frenzy. Is it on any other cd's and where can i get the lyrics for it?

I echo that. I LOVE Jimmy's version. "Cowboy in the Jungle", "Banana Republics" & "Jamaica Farewell" are 1-3 on the lists of songs I have never heard(and am dying to hear) Jimmy do in person.

cartmill72 · Post by **cartmill72** » September 6, 2004 12:44 am

sailingagain wrote: "Banana Republics" & "Jamaica Farewell" are...on the lists of songs I have never heard (and am dying to hear) Jimmy do in person.

Ditto! I would love to hear Banana Republics live.

Previously "That's What Living Is To Me" was on that list. I was finally able to cross it off a few years back. Since then, "Banana Republics" has been #1.

Gypsy In The Palace · September 6, 2004 1:05 am

A live performance at Great Woods is on the Tales from Margaritavision video that came out in 2000.

Gumbo · Post by **Gumbo** » September 6, 2004 11:26 am

Still dying to hear "Floridays" live.

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » September 6, 2004 12:42 pm

cartmill72 wrote:
sailingagain wrote: "Banana Republics" & "Jamaica Farewell" are...on the lists of songs I have never heard (and am dying to hear) Jimmy do in person.
Ditto! I would love to hear Banana Republics live.

Previously "That's What Living Is To Me" was on that list. I was finally able to cross it off a few years back. Since then, "Banana Republics" has been #1.

I almost cried when he played Banana Republics at the Thursday show in Chicago this year. Most certainly was my favorite concert moment of my life!!

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » September 6, 2004 1:44 pm

Gumbo wrote:Still dying to hear "Floridays" live.

I keep hoping and praying for this one too.

Mango Picker · Post by **Mango Picker** » September 6, 2004 2:11 pm

When you mention Harry Belafonte, don't forget that Coral Reefer Ralph MacDonald used to work for him. Check out Raph's bio...

At 17, Ralph was Harry's percussionist...

http://www.margaritaville.com/reefers/ralph.htm

sailingagain · Post by **sailingagain** » September 6, 2004 2:51 pm

YuppieParrothead wrote: I almost cried when he played Banana Republics at the Thursday show in Chicago this year. Most certainly was my favorite concert moment of my life!!

I was so mad when I saw that. Missed it by two shows.

MikeJW · Post by **MikeJW** » September 6, 2004 4:17 pm

Couldn't agree more, Jamica Farwell, Door Number Three and Banana Republics needs to be on an entire set list for the year. How many concert years can we hear a song like Southern Cross over and over and over when we NEVER hear these?

Captain Joe · Post by **Captain Joe** » September 6, 2004 4:49 pm

Man, I'm with you guys. Floridays and Banana Republics are some of my favs of all time and I've never heard them live either. Never know, maybe Jimmy reads this stuff. And as for the topic Jamaica Farewell is serious classic Belafonte.

jbphan1 · Post by **jbphan1** » September 6, 2004 5:18 pm

I was also fortunate enough to be in Chicago Thurs. when Jimmy sang Banana Repbulics. What an experience!!! That was worth the price of admission! It was such a heart felt song---just to watch him sing this---what an experience!

YuppieParrothead · Post by **YuppieParrothead** » September 6, 2004 11:02 pm

sailingagain wrote:
YuppieParrothead wrote: I almost cried when he played Banana Republics at the Thursday show in Chicago this year. Most certainly was my favorite concert moment of my life!!
I was so mad when I saw that. Missed it by two shows.

I hate to rub it in. But...I was also in Chicago when he sang it in 2002. This was was far better because it was just Jimmy and his guitar. Great moment!!!

Island_Dog · Post by **Island_Dog** » September 7, 2004 10:39 pm

SCORE!

Stopped by Goodwill store today to make a donation. Flipped thru the records and found CALYPSO by Harry Belafonte which of course includes JAMAICA FAIRWELL.

Both the album cover and record itself are in great shape.

Just wanted to share yet another find!

FINS UP!

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don't forget Reefer Ralph MacDonald worked with Belfonte!!

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