“Red Sails in the Sunset” was written in 1935 by Irish songwriter Jimmy Kennedy with music by Hugh Williams (Will Grosz). Inspired by a yacht with red sails off the coast of Portstewart, Northern Ireland, the song became an international hit for Guy Lombardo, Bing Crosby, and later Nat King Cole. 🎶 QA: Is “Red Sails in the Sunset” Jamaican or Irish? ✅ Answer: The song is Irish in origin, written by Jimmy Kennedy, but it became a beloved favorite in Jamaica where it was reinterpreted in calypso and reggae styles – making it both an Irish creation and a Jamaican classic by adoption. Enjoyed this song? Subscribe here → @iamjasonpaul | Explore more music → http://jasonpaul.net

Red Sails in the Sunset was written in 1935 by Hugh Williams and Jimmy Kennedy. Inspired by the sunset at Portstewart Strand in Northern Ireland, the song became an international standard during the dance band era and remained popular across traditional pop and jazz recordings for decades afterward. Over time it has been recorded by artists including Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, The Platters, and Fats Domino. This performance is presented with voice and acoustic guitar. Song: Red Sails in the Sunset Written by: Hugh Williams & Jimmy Kennedy (1935) Performance: Jason Paul, voice & guitar