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To: Fiji Hill

Nice. Thanks for clarifying that. I never knew it was about a sea voyage to Jamaica. Are those the same lyrics the Kingsmen sang?


17 posted on 07/14/2021 6:10:14 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Criminal democrats kill babies, folks. Do you think anything else is a problem for them?” ~ joma89)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom
If you listen to the Kingsmen's version carefully, you will find out that they are, indeed, the same lyrics. I have met Richard Berry, who wrote the song, and have heard him perform it live. He was a heavyweight on the Los Angeles music scene in the 1950's. For one thing, he sang the part of Henry in The Wallflower, a hit for Etta James & the Peaches.
19 posted on 07/14/2021 6:53:18 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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