Giamaica


"Giamaica" is a song written by T. A. Valli. In late 1950s and 1960s it was recorded by a number of Italian artists: Luciano Virgili, Giorgio Consolini, 13-year-old Robertino Loretti.Pappagallo at Discogs">

Composition

Robertino Loretti characterizes the song as "bright and fresh".
The lyrics go like this:

Popularity in the Soviet Union

In the USSR Robertino Loretti's version of the song became immensely popular when around 1962 his record containing it was released in the country. Together with his rendition of "Santa Lucia", "Giamaica" could be heard from every window. The song was since translated into Russian.

Other covers

In 1961 the song was covered by Danish singer Birthe Wilke. Her version was released as a single, with "Pepito" on the other side.

Track listings

Luciano Virgili "Giamaica" (single)

'''7-inch single La Voce Del Padrone 7MQ 1498'''

Giorgio Consolini "Giamaica" (single)

'''7-inch single Parlophon QMSP 16269'''

Robertino "Jamaica / Pappagallo" (single)

'''7-inch single'''

Robertino "Jamaica" (EP)

'''7-inch EP Triola TEP 31'''

Birthe Wilke "Pepito / Jamaica" (single)

'''7-inch single Philips 355 247 PF'''