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Vintage Jamaica Independence Song
by Raymond
(Toronto Canada)
QUESTION about Vintage Jamaica Independence song
There is a song relating to how Jamaica became independent. It tells the story about Mr Norman Manley and Mr Alexander Bustamante went to England to gain independence.
I also remember they came back to Montego Bay on separate planes. Those are only two of the points I remember.
Can you tell me the name of the song and who sang it?
Thank you Raymond
ANSWER: by W. Gayle
Hi Raymond, Thanks for asking!
I just did some research and I believe I found it for you. The song is titled "Independent Jamaica". The artist is Lord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick) of Trinidad.
It was recorded in 1962 with producer Vincent "Randy" Chin and became the official song marking Jamaica's independence from the British Empire on 6 August 1962. Read Jamaica's history here
That song was also the first record on Chris Blackwell's newly founded Island Records label in the United Kingdom. (Source: Wikipedia).
Here (below) is the lyrics of the song, courtesy of lyrify.com
Independent Jamaica by Lord Creator
Jamaica getting their independence And everyone is happy So I will now tell the story And please listen carefully Manley called up a referendum For you to make your own decision So the people voted wisely, now everyone is happy That there's no more federation
Now, independence is good for the young and the old Also for me and you Yes, independence is great for the whole population Including Yorkshirean too So I believe that if we try our best It will be a great success So let us live in unity For progress and prosperity Let's go Independent Jamaica
Manley went up to England To seek for independence And although Busta was late He still attend the big conference Although from two different parties It was very good to see How these two politicians were shaking hands When they gained victory
Now, independence is good for the young and the old Also for me and you Yes, independence is great for the whole population Including Yorkshirean too So I believe that if we try our best It will be a great success So let us live in unity For progress and prosperity Swing it, daddy
These two men came from England They came the very same day On two different planes That stopped at Montego Bay They separated back down to Kingston But still we are very pleased For they got independence, so let's rejoice They'll be the first in the West Indies
Now, independence is good for the young and the old Also for me and you Yes, independence is great for the whole population Including Yorkshirean too So I believe that if we try our best It will be a great success So let us live in unity For progress and prosperity Swing it, daddy
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The song is titled "Independent Jamaica". The artist is Lord Creator (born Kentrick Patrick) of Trinidad. It was recorded in 1962 with producer Vincent "Randy" Chin and became the official song marking Jamaica's independence from the British Empire on 6 August 1962. This article is a great one to elaborate on. I did some research and dug further into the topic and came up with a great story behind it all.
The first Independence song to be released in Jamaica for Independence Day was "Forward March" on August 6, 1962.
This was done a week before the Independence Day by Derrick Morgan. Both songs were released for Independence Day, however Derrick Morgan was first to release his song. Derrick’s song was produced in the Federal studio which was on Bell Road Kingston Jamaica.
The song, "Forward March" was on the Beverly’s Record Label. Derrick Morgan "Forward March" was used to celebrate the Independence Day for Jamaica.
In other words Beverly releases Forward March first for Independence Day before Randy Chin releases Lord Creator song. I found this to be funny between the two artists. They both were on the radio about the same time for the very same thing who releases their song first. When asked by Mr. Morgan to Lord Creator how are you claiming to be the first to release your song? Lord Creator replied by saying "well both of us are out and yes I know you released your song first." I find it so fascinating how back in those day they have musical war and still to this day can be friends. Let’s give a shout out to two great artists for representing our great country and nation of Jamaica.
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