Reggae Night
Jimmy Cliff
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Yeah, mon, Reggae night You live and you love So turn on your light Make it shine bright Now listen to this Jam it Reggae night We come together when the feeling's right Reggae night And we'll be jamming till the morning light, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Many river calls Got to get my things, got to catch this ride Got to look my best Cause I know they'll be mashing it up tonight, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Reggae night We come together when the feeling's right Reggae night And we'll be jamming till the morning light, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh You will find it happens only once a year So don't miss out on this session here, oh There'll be people coming from The north and south and east and west So you better look your best, man Now lightening strikes at 8, So you better not be late For this rub-a-dubbing, rockin', Jammin' fun, fun loving, yeah Reggae night We come together when the feeling's right, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Reggae night And we'll be jamming till the morning light You will find it happens only once a year So take advantage of this festive cheer Tonight we'll bring with family And let's tell some friends That everyone will have a jam, jam session Ooh, yeah Comin' out Ribbit Very nice style Ram it Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Keep on rockin' down Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Reggae night We come together when the feeling's right, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Reggae night And we'll be jamming till the morning light, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Reggae night We come together when the feeling's right, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Reggae night And we'll be jamming till the morning light, Mmm, hmm, oh, oh Oh...oh... Reggae night Whoa...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Oh...oh... Reggae night Ram it, jam it Ooh, yeah...
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Written by: AMIR S. BAYYAN, LA TOYA YVONNE JACKSON, La Toya Jackson, Amir Bayyan, Andre Bailey, FRED SCHNEIDER, Gramps Morgan, MEMMALATEL Morgan, Nakhamyah Morgan, Peter Morgan
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Reggae Night" is a song that was recorded and performed by the renowned reggae musician, Jimmy Cliff.
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SignificanceThe song is one of the most popular hits from Cliff and helped solidify his place as one of the leading figures in reggae music.
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Chart SuccessReleased in 1983, "Reggae Night" achieved significant chart success. It reached the Top 20 in several countries, including France and Germany, and peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S.
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Album Information"Reggae Night" is part of Cliff's 1983 album "The Power and the Glory", which is often said to be one of his best and most successful albums.
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CollaborationsThe song was written by Amir Bayyan and La Toya Jackson.
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Impact and Influence"Reggae Night" was influential in spreading reggae music and culture globally due to its international success.
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Live PerformancesOver the years, "Reggae Night" has remained a staple of Jimmy Cliff's live performances.
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Iconic LineThe song's iconic line, "Come make we Jam" is now a popular phrase used in reggae parties and events.
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Remix VersionsThe popularity of "Reggae Night" sparked the release of numerous remix versions and covers by various artists over the years.
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Genre"Reggae Night" follows the reggae music genre, a music style that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. The genre typically involves a band ensemble consisting of percussion, bass, guitar, and brass. Some of the lyrics contain Rastafarian terms, filled with political and social messages.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Reggae Night", featuring Cliff's energetic performance, significantly contributed to the spread of the song's popularity.
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LegacyEven several decades after its release, "Reggae Night" remains one of the most recognizable reggae hits and continues to be played worldwide.
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