Funkin for Jamaica: Best of [Import]

Tom Browne | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 21, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Camden International
• ASIN: B0000088D0
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,304 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #20 in Music > R&B > Funk > Jazz Funk
  • #29 in Music > Imports > Jazz
  • #34 in Music > Imports > R&B

Track Listings

1. Funkin' In Jamaica

2. Thighs High

3. Byegones

4. Never My Love

5. Brighter Tomorrow

6. Lazy Bird

7. Rockin' Radio

8. Mr. Business

9. Martha

10. Charisma

11. I Never Was A Cowboy

12. Secret Fantasy

13. Turn It Up

14. Fungi Mama

Editorial Reviews

Mid-priced collection featuring 14 of the greatest by jazz- funk artist Browne, including his 1980 U.K. top 10 hit/ dancefloor favorite 'Funkin' For Jamaica', plus the singles 'Thighs High' & 'Fungi Mama'. More than 70 minutes of music.1998 Camden release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old School Lives, August 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Funkin for Jamaica: Best of (Audio CD)

I was in junior high school when Funkin' For Jamaica was a big hit on the R&B charts in 1980. I've always loved the song. For the longest time I didn't know the name of the song or the artist. Now that I'm in my mid-30's I keep hearing the song pop up in several feature movies as background or party music, but never actually showing up in the movie soundtrack. The song is as great as ever, and seems to have carried itself well over the last couple of decades. I've heard rap remakes of this song, but the original arrangement of this song really brings back a lot of happy memories. Anyone who likes Old School R&B, and even contemporary jazz, will love this song and this album. It's a classic that is a must-own.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The record stores couldn't keep it stock..., July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Funkin for Jamaica: Best of (Audio CD)

When I first heard Tom Browne's release, 'Funkin To Jamaica', I checked around to several stores to purchase it. However the music was popular I had to put it on special order. Musicians, even gospel musicians raved about this release. The stores informed me they had trouble keeping it in stock. Trust me it is a good release. Also, thanks to Amazon.Com for offering this release, because after my tapes had worn out from about 4 years of 'excessive play' from 1982, and it has taken me, yes, just this long to replace it. Talk about 'Jamaica Funk Withdrawal'! Also, I would like to have Tom Browne's "Magic", another great release in the tradition of 'Jamaica Funk'. If it is being offered or can be ordered please e-mail me. Thanx again to Amazon.com.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can Anyone Name The Man On The Cover?, April 15, 2008

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John L. Hobley II "gjtmetallovechild" (Kansas City, MO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Funkin for Jamaica: Best of (Audio CD)

OK,he looks awfully familiar(kinda resembling Steve Arrington from legendary rock/funk outfit SLAVE),but that is not fusion great,Mr.Tom Browne,as you can see on the same page where it's listed,OK?! It's really bizarre how artists of yesteryear get botched-up,be it names,pictures and what not,kinda funny,in a strange & weird way? Yet that has to be bloody irritating to the artist themselves,ARGH/URGH?!

Happy hunting,people?!