Rivers of Babylon ☆ Boney M

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"Rivers of Babylon" is a song with significant cultural and historical resonance. Originally written and recorded by Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton of The Melodians in 1970, it is based on Psalm 137 from the Bible, which reflects the pain of the Jewish people in exile after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem.

The lyrics express themes of longing, loss, and faith, using the metaphor of the rivers of Babylon, where the exiled people sat and wept for their homeland, Zion.

The song gained widespread popularity after it was adapted into a reggae hit and later famously covered by Boney M. in 1978. Their version became a global sensation, blending reggae rhythms with pop elements. It is one of the best-selling singles of all time.

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