Funkin' for Jamaica - Tom Browne

Tom Browne was introduced in the Netherlands by the influential TV chart programme Toppop. They recorded a clip of him and his band performing 'Funkin' for Jamaica', which subsequently became a number 3 hit for him in the Netherlands. Originally, Tom Browne is a jazz trumpeter, who worked with Sonny Fortune. His debut album 'Browne Sugar' did not trouble the charts, but the second album, 'Love approach', was more successful. 'Funkin' for Jamaica' features lead vocals by Tonni Smith.

I bought this single during a record fair. My copy of the single was pressed on blue vinyl, a great collector's item.

My collection: 7" single no. 1424

Found: Record fair, Den Haag, April 7, 1991

Cost: 5 guilders

Tracks: 'Funkin' for Jamaica' / 'Her silent smile'

Download: Album 'Love approach', including both tracks