Red Sails in the Sunset

“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