Foreigners, have you ever experienced Christmas in Jamaica? If you haven’t, let the Unique Vision Band give you an idea with their classic song. Titled “Christmas Jamaican Style“, you will know about having no snowy days, enjoying beach trips, the sun, the treats, and many other novelties that come with a Jamaican Christmas. Check out the song and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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You didn’t know Alan Magnus of RJR 94FM did music huh? Well while doing radio gigs he also spotlighted as a singer in the late 1960s and 1970s under the moniker “Teddy” Magnus. “Flying Machine” was one of his hits and was made in 1971 and the lyrics suggests being in a flying machine racing with birds and watching people staring in awe. This song still gets played to this day and brings back many memories for older listeners and the singer himself. You can catch Alan Magnus hosting morning radio mondays to fridays on Radio Jamaica. Check out the song and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Will this Christmas catch you in a good mood? The Joe Gibbs Family hope you do. Titled “Let The Christmas Catch You“, this classic was made for the Christmas parties as it puts you in a dancing mood. Don’t get drunk off the Egg Nog and Sorrel now. Check out the song and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Every year we see on our television screens movies depicting Santa Claus climbing down chimneys, leaving presents under trees and riding away on his Sleigh. The question is, did he ever come to the ghetto? Carlene Davis is the one to ask that question and more in her Christmas song, “Santa Claus“. Check out the classic and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Being a legal alien in New York, what do you know about that? How are your experiences so far? Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from ShineHead, who was signed to Elektra Records and heralded as one of the founding fathers of the Reggae Fusion where he incorporates Hip Hop music with Reggae lyrics. Titled “Jamaican In New York“, this is a Hiphop/Reggae cover of Sting’s “Englishman In New York“. This is one of ShineHead’s most memorable songs and reached #30 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1993. He went on to have many more hits and his latest effort was with legendary Hip Hop MC KRS One titled “Holiday Gift Style“. I don’t drink Coffee I drink Roots my dear…Check out the song and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Today’s Oldies Sunday selection comes from the impeccable Ken Boothe. Titled “Everything I Own” and released in 1974 by Trojan Records, this was a cover version of the David Gates penned and Bread performed single which was released in 1972. Ken Boothe put his own reggae twist on the song and laced it with his unique singing style. This song went on to have many other cover versions from artists including Boy George, Rod Stewart, Nicole Sherzinger and *NSYNC. Ken Boothe’s version however is considered the best version.
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