Kingston Town
UB40
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The night seems to fade But the moonlight lingers on There are wonders for everyone The stars shine so bright But they're fading after dawn There is magic in Kingston Town Oh Kingston Town The place I long to be If I had the whole world I would give it away Just to see, the girls at play And when I am king Surely I would need a queen And a palace and everything, yeah And now I am king And my queen will come at dawn She'll be waiting in Kingston Town Oh Kingston Town The place I long to be If I had the whole world I would give it away Just to see, the girls at play Yeah When I am king Surely I would need a queen And a palace and everything, yeah And now I am king And my queen will come at dawn She'll be waiting in Kingston Town She'll be waiting in Kingston Town Right now She'll be waiting in Kingston Town Oh yeah She'll be waiting in Kingston Town
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Written by: KENRICK PATRICK
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12 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Kingston Town" is originally a song by Lord Creator, performed by Clancy Eccles in the 1970s. Lord Creator was born in Trinidad and Tobago, while Clancy Eccles originated from Jamaica.
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UB40 VersionThe song was later covered by the English reggae band, UB40, in 1989. Their version was filmed in the Adelaide Festival Theatre and became a massive chart hit for them.
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Chart PerformanceUB40’s rendition of "Kingston Town" peaked at number four in the UK singles chart and number one in France and the Netherlands.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Lord Creator, whose real name is Kenrick Patrick. He was originally a calypso singer before transitioning into reggae music.
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Lord Creator's CareerLord Creator was an active musician from the 1950s until the 1980s. "Kingston Town" is one of his most famous melodies.
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Lyrics SignificanceThe song "Kingston Town" refers to Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. Its lyrics portray the beauty and liveliness of the city.
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Album InclusionUB40's version of "Kingston Town" was included in their 1989 album "Labour of Love II". This album was the sequel to their first cover album "Labour of Love" and achieved double-platinum status.
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RecognitionDespite not releasing "Kingston Town" as a single, Clancy Eccles' version of the song still retained a lot of recognition, especially within the reggae genre.
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Significance of UB40 VersionAlthough "Kingston Town" was originally a reggae song, UB40's version made the song more accessible to a global audience, largely expanding its listenership.
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Impact on UB40's CareerThe commercial success of "Kingston Town" helped to solidify UB40's place as one of the most successful reggae/pop crossover bands in the world.
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Compilation Album AppearanceThe song also appears on many of UB40's compilation albums and continues to be a staple in their live performances.
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ReissuesThe UB40's cover became so popular that it was reissued in 2009, 20 years after the original release, as a digital download.
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