Goombay Dance Band Page

Seven Tears, by The Goombay Dance Band (their 1 st and only #1) 3 weeks, 21 st March – 11 th April 1982 number1sblog.com

A feel-good, escapist atmosphere that offered a "sonic journey to exotic locales." Goombay dance band

The group achieved record-breaking success in Europe and the UK during the early 1980s. Spent 9 weeks at #1 in Germany. Sold over 11 million copies worldwide. Defined the "Euro-Caribbean" sound of the era. "Seven Tears" (1981/1982) Reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in 1982. Seven Tears, by The Goombay Dance Band (their

Oliver Bendt (born Jörg Knoch) founded the group after spending time in St. Lucia . Defined the "Euro-Caribbean" sound of the era

is a West German Euro-Caribbean group formed in 1979 by Oliver Bendt . They are best known for their sunny, tropical sound that blended pop, disco, and reggae, yielding massive global hits like "Sun of Jamaica" and "Seven Tears." 🌴 The Origin Story

"Goombay" refers to a traditional rhythmic musical style from the Bahamas, and specifically a small bay in St. Lucia.