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"Solomon Gundie" is a song by Jamaican
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released in 1964 by
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. It was produced by
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with lyrics based on the
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" Solomon Grundy". The song was later recorded by a number of artists, most notably by
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singer
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. Her version was released as a single by
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in 1980 and was a minor chart hit in Germany. Australian band Allniters released a cover of the song on their 1999 album ''Another Fine Mess''.


Music video

In the
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, Amanda Lear performs the song in and around an
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, riding a
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and dancing surrounded by onlookers. The clip begins with Lear writing "
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" with
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on a wall and ends with her performing the last verse of the song in front of a
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.


Track listing

*7" Single (1980) :A. "Solomon Gundie" – 3:58 :B. "Rockin' Rollin' (I Hear You Nagging)" – 3:05 *Polish 7" Flexi Disc (1981) :A. "Solomon Gundie"


Chart performance


References

{{Solomon Grundy 1964 singles 1964 songs 1980 singles 1980 songs Amanda Lear songs Ariola Records singles Ska songs