"Reggae Night" is a 1983 single by reggae artist Jimmy Cliff, from his album The Power and the Glory. It was released by Columbia Records in the US, Canada and Mexico and in most European countries on CBS Records. Written by Amir Bayyan and La Toya Jackson, it became an international hit for Jimmy Cliff.
Track listing "Reggae Night" – 3:58 "Reggae Night" (instrumental) – 3:58
Charts
Weekly charts +Weekly chart performance for "Reggae Night"Chart (1983–1984)PeakpositionBelgium (VRT Top 30 Flanders)4Colombia (AP)4South Africa (Springbok Radio)2US Billboard Hot Black Singles89
Year-end charts +Year-end chart performance for "Reggae Night"Chart (1984)PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)91France (IFOP)11
Cover versions The song has been covered by a number of artists, including La Toya Jackson, who co-wrote the song, on her album No Relations. German Eurodance group Beat System released their version in 1996 which reached the top 40 in Belgium.
See also List of number-one singles from the 1980s (New Zealand)
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