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{{Short description|2000 single by Vengaboys}} {{Short description|2000 single by Vengaboys}}
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| name = Uncle John from Jamaica | name = Uncle John from Jamaica
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| artist = ] | artist = ]
| album = ] | album = ]
| released = {{start date|2000|5|df=y}} | released = {{start date|2000|5|29|df=y}}
| recorded = | recorded =
| studio = Violent (Studio 4045) (], Netherlands)<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=The Platinum Album|title-link=The Platinum Album (Vengaboys album)|others=]|year=1999|type=Dutch CD album liner notes|publisher=Breakin' Records|id=KRAK 4015}}</ref>
| studio =
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| genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres --> | genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres -->
| length = 3:07 | length = 3:07
| label = Breakin', ] | label = Breakin', ]
| writer = ], Dennis van den Driesschen | writer = Danski & ]
| producer = Vengaboys | producer = Danski & DJ Delmundo
| prev_title = ] | prev_title = ]
| prev_year = 2000 | prev_year = 2000
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"'''Uncle John from Jamaica'''" is a song by Dutch ] group ]. It was released in May 2000 as the third single from '']'' and became a top-ten hit in Austria, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It has been certified Gold in New Zealand for sales exceeding 5,000 copies. "'''Uncle John from Jamaica'''" is a song by Dutch ] group ]. It was released in May 2000 as the third single from their third album, '']'' (2000), and became a top-10 hit in Austria, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It has been certified gold in New Zealand for sales exceeding 5,000 copies.


==Track listings== ==Track listings==
'''Dutch CD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=Dutch CD single liner notes|publisher=Breakin' Records|id=KRAK 4016}}</ref>
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio Mix)
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL Version) # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Karaoke Version) # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (M.I.K.E. RMX)
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N Load RMX)


'''Dutch, Canadian, and Australian maxi-CD single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=Dutch maxi-CD single liner notes|publisher=Breakin' Records|id=KRAK 4017}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=Canadian maxi-CD single liner notes|publisher=ISBA Music Entertainment Inc.|id=ISB-SI-7029}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=Australian maxi-CD single liner notes|publisher=Breakin' Records, ]|id=7243 888853 0 0}}</ref>
'''Part 2 (UK)'''
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio Mix) # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL Version) # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (karaoke version) – 3:01
⚫ # "]" (Beach Extended Mix)
# "Making of Uncle John from Jamaica" # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (] remix) – 7:21
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (] remix) – 6:42
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video) – 3:15
# Making of the video – 3:55


'''UK CD1'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=UK CD1 liner notes|publisher=]|id=CDTIV-135, 7243 8 88859 0 4}}</ref>
==Charts and certifications==
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N' Load 'Wake Up Call' remix) – 6:45
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (karaoke version) – 3:01
⚫ # "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video)

'''UK CD2'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=UK CD2 liner notes|publisher=Positiva Records|id=CDTIVS-135}}</ref>
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
⚫ # "]" (Beach extended mix) – 5:22
# The making of "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video)

'''UK cassette single'''<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|others=Vengaboys|year=2000|type=UK cassette single sleeve|publisher=Positiva Records|id=TCTIV135, 7243 8 88859 4 2}}</ref>
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
# "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N' Load 'Wake Up Call' remix) – 6:45

==Charts==
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{{single chart|Flanders|14|artist=Vengaboys|song=Uncle John from Jamaica|rowheader=true|refname="fla"}} {{single chart|Flanders|14|artist=Vengaboys|song=Uncle John from Jamaica|rowheader=true|refname="fla"}}
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!scope="row"|Croatia (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|title=HR Top 20 Lista|publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000706205429/http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|archive-date=6 July 2000|access-date=14 February 2024}}</ref>
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!scope="row"|Europe (])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2000/MM-2000-07-15.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=]|volume=17|issue=29|page=7|date=15 July 2000|access-date=18 July 2020}}</ref> !scope="row"|Europe (])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2000/MM-2000-07-15.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=]|volume=17|issue=29|page=7|date=15 July 2000|access-date=18 July 2020}}</ref>
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!scope="row"|Ireland Dance (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240004&arch=t&lyr=2000&year=2000&week=26|title=Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 29 June 2000|publisher=]|access-date=20 May 2019}}{{dead link|date=May 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> !scope="row"|Ireland Dance (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chart-track.co.uk/index.jsp?c=p%2Fmusicvideo%2Fmusic%2Farchive%2Findex_test.jsp&ct=240004&arch=t&lyr=2000&year=2000&week=26|title=Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 29 June 2000|publisher=]|access-date=20 May 2019}}{{dead link|date=May 2020|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|7 |7
|-
!scope="row"|Italy ('']'')<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicaedischi.it/classifiche_archivio.php|title=Classifiche|work=]|language=it|access-date=8 June 2022}} Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Vengaboys".</ref>
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{{single chart|Dutch40|7|year=2000|week=23|rowheader=true|access-date=20 May 2019}} {{single chart|Dutch40|7|year=2000|week=23|rowheader=true|access-date=20 May 2019}}
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!scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2000|title=Jaaroverzichten 2000|publisher=]|language=nl|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref> !scope="row"|Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2000|title=Jaaroverzichten 2000|publisher=]|language=nl|access-date=20 May 2019}}</ref>
|86 |86
|-
!scope="row"|Ireland (IRMA)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/2fm/charts/top100_2000.html|title=Top 100 of 2000|publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040602112628/http://www.rte.ie/2fm/charts/top100_2000.html|archive-date=2 June 2004|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>
|76
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!scope="row"|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2000|title=Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2000|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref> !scope="row"|Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2000|title=Top 100–Jaaroverzicht van 2000|publisher=Dutch Top 40|access-date=18 March 2020}}</ref>
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|} |}
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===Certifications=== ==Certifications==
{{Certification Table Top}} {{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Vengaboys|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|award=Gold|relyear=2000|certyear=2000|id=1091|access-date=20 May 2019}} {{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Vengaboys|title=Uncle John from Jamaica|award=Gold|relyear=2000|id=2000-08-18|source=newchart|access-date=2024-11-20|certyear=2000}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true}} {{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true}}
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==Release history== ==Release history==
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|{{hlist|12-inch vinyl|CD}}
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|29 May 2000
|{{start date|2000|5|29|df=y}}
|CD
|{{hlist|Breakin'|]}} |{{hlist|Breakin'|]}}
|<ref name="d100"/> |<ref name="d100"/>
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!scope="row"|United Kingdom !scope="row"|United Kingdom
|26 June 2000
|{{start date|2000|6|26|df=y}}
|{{hlist|CD|cassette}} |{{hlist|CD|cassette}}
|] |]
|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=New Releases – For Week Starting June 26, 2000: Singles|magazine=]|page=27|date=24 June 2000}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite magazine|title=New Releases – For Week Starting June 26, 2000: Singles|magazine=]|page=27|date=24 June 2000}}</ref>
|-
⚫ !scope="row"|Australia
|18 September 2000
|CD
|{{hlist|Breakin'|]}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emimusic.com.au/artists.asp?id=228|title=Vengaboys|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001006172946/http://www.emimusic.com.au/artists.asp?id=228|archive-date=6 October 2000|access-date=3 August 2023}}</ref>
|} |}


Latest revision as of 18:59, 25 November 2024

2000 single by Vengaboys

"Uncle John from Jamaica"
Single by Vengaboys
from the album The Platinum Album
Released29 May 2000 (2000-05-29)
StudioViolent (Studio 4045) (Hilversum, Netherlands)
Length3:07
LabelBreakin', Positiva
Songwriter(s)Danski & DJ Delmundo
Producer(s)Danski & DJ Delmundo
Vengaboys singles chronology
"Shalala Lala"
(2000) 		"Uncle John from Jamaica"
(2000) 		"Cheekah Bow Bow (That Computer Song)"
(2000)

"Uncle John from Jamaica" is a song by Dutch Eurodance group Vengaboys. It was released in May 2000 as the third single from their third album, The Platinum Album (2000), and became a top-10 hit in Austria, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It has been certified gold in New Zealand for sales exceeding 5,000 copies.

Track listings

Dutch CD single

  1. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
  2. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11

Dutch, Canadian, and Australian maxi-CD single

  1. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
  2. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
  3. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (karaoke version) – 3:01
  4. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (M.I.K.E. remix) – 7:21
  5. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N Load remix) – 6:42
  6. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video) – 3:15
  7. Making of the video – 3:55

UK CD1

  1. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
  2. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N' Load 'Wake Up Call' remix) – 6:45
  3. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (karaoke version) – 3:01
  4. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video)

UK CD2

  1. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
  2. "We're Going to Ibiza!" (Beach extended mix) – 5:22
  3. The making of "Uncle John from Jamaica" (video)

UK cassette single

  1. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Hitradio mix) – 3:09
  2. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (XXL version) – 5:11
  3. "Uncle John from Jamaica" (Lock 'N' Load 'Wake Up Call' remix) – 6:45

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2000) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) 45
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) 10
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 14
Croatia (HRT) 7
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100) 10
France (SNEP) 86
Germany (GfK) 12
Ireland (IRMA) 11
Ireland Dance (IRMA) 7
Italy (Musica e dischi) 38
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 7
Netherlands (Single Top 100) 7
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 5
Romania (Romanian Top 100) 4
Scotland (OCC) 6
Spain (PROMUSICAE) 16
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 12
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 18
UK Singles (OCC) 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2000) Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 86
Ireland (IRMA) 76
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 77
Netherlands (Single Top 100) 50
Romania (Romanian Top 100) 47
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 94

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) Gold 5,000

Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Europe 29 May 2000 CD
United Kingdom 26 June 2000
  • CD
  • cassette
 Positiva
Australia 18 September 2000 CD

References

  1. The Platinum Album (Dutch CD album liner notes). Vengaboys. Breakin' Records. 1999. KRAK 4015.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  2. Uncle John from Jamaica (Dutch CD single liner notes). Vengaboys. Breakin' Records. 2000. KRAK 4016.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. Uncle John from Jamaica (Dutch maxi-CD single liner notes). Vengaboys. Breakin' Records. 2000. KRAK 4017.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Uncle John from Jamaica (Canadian maxi-CD single liner notes). Vengaboys. ISBA Music Entertainment Inc. 2000. ISB-SI-7029.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. Uncle John from Jamaica (Australian maxi-CD single liner notes). Vengaboys. Breakin' Records, EMI Music Australia. 2000. 7243 888853 0 0.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  6. Uncle John from Jamaica (UK CD1 liner notes). Vengaboys. Positiva Records. 2000. CDTIV-135, 7243 8 88859 0 4.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. Uncle John from Jamaica (UK CD2 liner notes). Vengaboys. Positiva Records. 2000. CDTIVS-135.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. Uncle John from Jamaica (UK cassette single sleeve). Vengaboys. Positiva Records. 2000. TCTIV135, 7243 8 88859 4 2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  10. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  11. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  12. "HR Top 20 Lista". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on 6 July 2000. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
  13. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 29. 15 July 2000. p. 7. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  14. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" (in French). Les classement single.
  15. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
  16. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Uncle John from Jamaica". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  17. "Top 10 Dance Singles, Week Ending 29 June 2000". GfK Chart-Track. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  18. "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 8 June 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Vengaboys".
  19. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 23, 2000" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  20. ^ "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
  21. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica". Top 40 Singles.
  22. ^ "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 2000" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on 22 January 2005. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  23. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  24. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica" Canciones Top 50.
  25. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica". Singles Top 100.
  26. "Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica". Swiss Singles Chart.
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  28. "Jaaroverzichten 2000" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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  33. "New Zealand single certifications – Vengaboys – Uncle John from Jamaica". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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