On which albums was the song “A Place Called Africa” released by Junior Byles?

Junior Byles released the song on the albums “Beat Down Babylon” in 1972, “Jordan” in 1976, and “Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years” in 1987.

Who composed the song “A Place Called Africa” by Junior Byles?

The song “A Place Called Africa” by Junior Byles was composed by Lee “Scratch” Perry, Junior Byles.

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A Place Called Africa

A Place Called Africa

Lee “Scratch” Perry, Junior Byles

[Chorus]
There's a place called Africa far, far away (Hu-hu)
There's a place called Africa many miles away
Mom says, that's where we're from
And I know, she can't be wrong
Take me back to Africa
Mama, how did I get-a here?
How did I stray? (Hu-hu-hu-hu)

[Verse 1]
She said, "once upon a time, my son
They stowed us on a ship
We had to work and slave each day
The boss, he took our pay"
But, a brighter sun has dawned today
They can't stop us, come what may
A time shall come for you and I
She bowed her head and cried (Hu-hu)
Mama, please don't cry

[Chorus]
There's a place called Africa far, far away (Hu-hu)
There's a place called Africa many miles away
A brighter sun has dawned today
They can't stop us, come what may
A time shall come for you and I
She bowed her head and cried (Hu-hu)
Mama, please don't cry

[Outro]
There's a place called Africa far, far away
There's a place called Africa many miles away

Trivia about the song A Place Called Africa by Junior Byles

On which albums was the song “A Place Called Africa” released by Junior Byles?: Junior Byles released the song on the albums “Beat Down Babylon” in 1972, “Jordan” in 1976, and “Beat Down Babylon: The Upsetter Years” in 1987.
Who composed the song “A Place Called Africa” by Junior Byles?: The song “A Place Called Africa” by Junior Byles was composed by Lee “Scratch” Perry, Junior Byles.