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'{{Infobox song | name = | type = single | artist = [[Elton John]] | album = [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road]] | A-side = "[[Candle in the Wind]]" (Brazil) | B-side = "Candle in the Wind" (Denmark) | recorded = May 1973 | venue = [[Château d'Hérouville]] | genre = [[Pop reggae]] | length = 3:38 | composer = Elton John | lyricist = [[Bernie Taupin]] | producer = [[Gus Dudgeon]] }} "'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] and references an abortive attempt at recording the album at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]]. == History == Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2" /> While in the country, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> "Jamaica Jerk Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]].<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 1974 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track, "Jamaica Jerk-Off" features an organ solo featuring vocal interjections by [[Gus Dudgeon]], who was credited for the occasion as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]], and paints a pleasant picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref> The song was covered in 1974 by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and in 1977 by [[Judge Dread]]<ref name=":0" /> as part of his ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> == References =='

'{{Infobox song | name = | type = single | artist = [[Elton John]] | album = [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road]] | A-side = "[[Candle in the Wind]]" (Brazil) | B-side = "Candle in the Wind" (Denmark) | recorded = May 1973 | venue = [[Château d'Hérouville]] | genre = [[Pop reggae]] | length = 3:38 | composer = Elton John | lyricist = [[Bernie Taupin]] | producer = [[Gus Dudgeon]] }} "'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation. Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]]. == History == Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref> At the time, Jamaica was recovering from an [[economic slump]] which had brought about a general sense of misery to the country.<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PT34&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref> While in Jamaica, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> "Jamaica Jerk-Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]]. The pair considered bowdlerising the title as "Jamaica Twist", though opted not to.<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 2014 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track clocking in at 3:38,<ref name=":0" /> John sings in a Caribbean accent<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref> lyrics that paint a picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The track also featured a [[drum machine]]<ref name=":5" /> and vocal interjections from [[Gus Dudgeon]] during its organ solo, for which he was credited as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]]. The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref> {{Quote box | quote = "The title is bad enough. It sounds like something you might stumble upon in the darkest, dirtiest corner of the internet; something so sordid it turns you into an advocate for the [[Online Safety Bill]]. The song itself is only marginally less horrifying: an irritating reggae pastiche with abysmal lyrics sung uncomfortably by Sir Elton in an attempted Jamaican accent that makes [[Peter Andre]]'s performance in ''[[Jafaican]]'' (2025) look [[Oscars|Oscar]]-worthy." | author = David Alexander of ''The Daily Telegraph'' in 2025 | width = 300px }} Reviewing a 2014 reissue of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'', Matthew Slaughter of [[Drowned in Sound|''Drowned in Sound'']] described the track as a "savage misstep", and wrote that it was the only track John's showmanship could not rescue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> By 2023, John had been accused of cultural appropriation, with many considering it patronising.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track received several scathing reviews in 2025, all of which noted that John was yet to play the track live; Kevin E G Perry of [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] wrote that it was John's worst track and suggested that it "would perhaps have been best left [in Jamaica]"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> and David Alexander of [[The Daily Telegraph|''The Daily Telegraph'']] described it as the worst song of all time and felt that it sat on ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' "like an embarrassing holiday photo you can’t bring yourself to throw away".<ref name=":4" /> Andy Greene of [[Rolling Stone|''Rolling Stone'']] ranked it at No. 4 on a list of ''50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums'' and wrote that it had "no place on the same album as true masterpieces like "[[Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding]]", "Candle in the Wind", "Sweet Painted Lady", and "Harmony".<ref name=":3" /> In his book ''Elton John Album by Album'', Dale DeBakcsy described ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' as "a solid sixteen quality songs and also "Jamaica Jerk-Off"".<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=jamaica+jerk+off+were+ready+for+mixing&pg=PT30&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref> The song was covered by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their 1974 double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and later appeared on their album ''I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Inyaso |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Pioneers_Record_Sleeves_Over_the_Dec/zFQcDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PA47&printsec=frontcover |title=The Pioneers Record Sleeves Over the Decades |date=2016年06月26日 |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-365-21824-8 |language=en}}</ref> [[Judge Dread]] also covered the song for his 1977 ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> == References =='

'@@ -15,12 +15,20 @@ }} -"'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] and references an abortive attempt at recording the album at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]]. +"'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation. Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]]. == History == -Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2" /> While in the country, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> +Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref> At the time, Jamaica was recovering from an [[economic slump]] which had brought about a general sense of misery to the country.<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PT34&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref> While in Jamaica, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref> -"Jamaica Jerk Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]].<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 1974 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track, "Jamaica Jerk-Off" features an organ solo featuring vocal interjections by [[Gus Dudgeon]], who was credited for the occasion as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]], and paints a pleasant picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref> +"Jamaica Jerk-Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]]. The pair considered bowdlerising the title as "Jamaica Twist", though opted not to.<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 2014 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track clocking in at 3:38,<ref name=":0" /> John sings in a Caribbean accent<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref> lyrics that paint a picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The track also featured a [[drum machine]]<ref name=":5" /> and vocal interjections from [[Gus Dudgeon]] during its organ solo, for which he was credited as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]]. The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref> -The song was covered in 1974 by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and in 1977 by [[Judge Dread]]<ref name=":0" /> as part of his ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> +{{Quote box +| quote = "The title is bad enough. It sounds like something you might stumble upon in the darkest, dirtiest corner of the internet; something so sordid it turns you into an advocate for the [[Online Safety Bill]]. The song itself is only marginally less horrifying: an irritating reggae pastiche with abysmal lyrics sung uncomfortably by Sir Elton in an attempted Jamaican accent that makes [[Peter Andre]]'s performance in ''[[Jafaican]]'' (2025) look [[Oscars|Oscar]]-worthy." +| author = David Alexander of ''The Daily Telegraph'' in 2025 +| width = 300px +}} + +Reviewing a 2014 reissue of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'', Matthew Slaughter of [[Drowned in Sound|''Drowned in Sound'']] described the track as a "savage misstep", and wrote that it was the only track John's showmanship could not rescue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> By 2023, John had been accused of cultural appropriation, with many considering it patronising.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track received several scathing reviews in 2025, all of which noted that John was yet to play the track live; Kevin E G Perry of [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] wrote that it was John's worst track and suggested that it "would perhaps have been best left [in Jamaica]"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> and David Alexander of [[The Daily Telegraph|''The Daily Telegraph'']] described it as the worst song of all time and felt that it sat on ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' "like an embarrassing holiday photo you can’t bring yourself to throw away".<ref name=":4" /> Andy Greene of [[Rolling Stone|''Rolling Stone'']] ranked it at No. 4 on a list of ''50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums'' and wrote that it had "no place on the same album as true masterpieces like "[[Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding]]", "Candle in the Wind", "Sweet Painted Lady", and "Harmony".<ref name=":3" /> In his book ''Elton John Album by Album'', Dale DeBakcsy described ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' as "a solid sixteen quality songs and also "Jamaica Jerk-Off"".<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=jamaica+jerk+off+were+ready+for+mixing&pg=PT30&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref> + +The song was covered by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their 1974 double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and later appeared on their album ''I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Inyaso |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Pioneers_Record_Sleeves_Over_the_Dec/zFQcDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PA47&printsec=frontcover |title=The Pioneers Record Sleeves Over the Decades |date=2016年06月26日 |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-365-21824-8 |language=en}}</ref> [[Judge Dread]] also covered the song for his 1977 ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> == References == '

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[ 0 => '"'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation. Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]].', 1 => 'Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref> At the time, Jamaica was recovering from an [[economic slump]] which had brought about a general sense of misery to the country.<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PT34&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref> While in Jamaica, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>', 2 => '"Jamaica Jerk-Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]]. The pair considered bowdlerising the title as "Jamaica Twist", though opted not to.<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 2014 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track clocking in at 3:38,<ref name=":0" /> John sings in a Caribbean accent<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref> lyrics that paint a picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The track also featured a [[drum machine]]<ref name=":5" /> and vocal interjections from [[Gus Dudgeon]] during its organ solo, for which he was credited as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]]. The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref name=":5">{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref>', 3 => '{{Quote box', 4 => '| quote = "The title is bad enough. It sounds like something you might stumble upon in the darkest, dirtiest corner of the internet; something so sordid it turns you into an advocate for the [[Online Safety Bill]]. The song itself is only marginally less horrifying: an irritating reggae pastiche with abysmal lyrics sung uncomfortably by Sir Elton in an attempted Jamaican accent that makes [[Peter Andre]]'s performance in ''[[Jafaican]]'' (2025) look [[Oscars|Oscar]]-worthy."', 5 => '| author = David Alexander of ''The Daily Telegraph'' in 2025', 6 => '| width = 300px', 7 => '}}', 8 => '', 9 => 'Reviewing a 2014 reissue of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'', Matthew Slaughter of [[Drowned in Sound|''Drowned in Sound'']] described the track as a "savage misstep", and wrote that it was the only track John's showmanship could not rescue.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> By 2023, John had been accused of cultural appropriation, with many considering it patronising.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track received several scathing reviews in 2025, all of which noted that John was yet to play the track live; Kevin E G Perry of [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] wrote that it was John's worst track and suggested that it "would perhaps have been best left [in Jamaica]"<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> and David Alexander of [[The Daily Telegraph|''The Daily Telegraph'']] described it as the worst song of all time and felt that it sat on ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' "like an embarrassing holiday photo you can’t bring yourself to throw away".<ref name=":4" /> Andy Greene of [[Rolling Stone|''Rolling Stone'']] ranked it at No. 4 on a list of ''50 Terrible Songs on Great Albums'' and wrote that it had "no place on the same album as true masterpieces like "[[Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding]]", "Candle in the Wind", "Sweet Painted Lady", and "Harmony".<ref name=":3" /> In his book ''Elton John Album by Album'', Dale DeBakcsy described ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'' as "a solid sixteen quality songs and also "Jamaica Jerk-Off"".<ref>{{Cite book |last=DeBakcsy |first=Dale |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_Album_by_Album/mf5cEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=jamaica+jerk+off+were+ready+for+mixing&pg=PT30&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John Album by Album |date=2025年05月30日 |publisher=White Owl |isbn=978-1-0361-0430-6 |language=en}}</ref>', 10 => '', 11 => 'The song was covered by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their 1974 double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and later appeared on their album ''I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Inyaso |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Pioneers_Record_Sleeves_Over_the_Dec/zFQcDQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22elton+john%22&pg=PA47&printsec=frontcover |title=The Pioneers Record Sleeves Over the Decades |date=2016年06月26日 |publisher=Lulu.com |isbn=978-1-365-21824-8 |language=en}}</ref> [[Judge Dread]] also covered the song for his 1977 ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref>' ]

[ 0 => '"'''Jamaica Jerk-Off'''" is a song written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin. Released as a single in Denmark and as the [[B-side]] of "[[Candle in the Wind]]" in Brazil, the [[pop-reggae]] track was recorded at [[Château d'Hérouville]] in May 1973 for John's album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] and references an abortive attempt at recording the album at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]]. His version is frequently listed as John's worst song<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2025年02月17日 |title=Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/-72257/elton-john-jamaica-jerk-off-72304/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone Australia |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Writers |first=Telegraph |last2=Alexander |first2=David |date=2025年08月22日 |title=The worst songs of all time |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/all-time-worst-songs/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025年06月14日 |title=13 worst songs by brilliant artists, from The Beatles to Taylor Swift |url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/worst-songs-great-musicians-b2762179.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2014年03月24日 |title=Album Review: Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (40th anniversary edition) |url=http://drownedinsound.com/releases/18133/reviews/4147545 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=DrownedInSound |language=en}}</ref> and has earned him accusations of cultural appropriation.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023年10月05日 |title=Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road': A Guide to Every Song |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-track-by-track/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023年10月07日 |title=Elton John’s Yellow Brick Road to becoming a superstar |url=https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/elton-johns-yellow-brick-road-to-becoming-a-superstar/a1344126300.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Irish Independent |language=en}}</ref> Versions of the song were subsequently recorded by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] and [[Judge Dread]].', 1 => 'Born Reg Dwight,<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Ollivier |first=Romuald |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_All_the_Songs/qQ98EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT281&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track |last2=Roubin |first2=Olivier |date=2023年04月04日 |publisher=Workman Publishing Company |isbn=978-0-7624-7949-8 |language=en}}</ref> John elected to record his third album [[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road|''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'']] at Jamaica's [[Dynamic Sounds]] in response to [[The Rolling Stones]] recording [[Goats Head Soup|''Goats Head Soup'']] there, but found the studio facilities and the attitude of the locals lacking.<ref name=":2" /> While in the country, 21 songs were written, most of which formed the entirety of ''Goodbye Yellow Brick Road''.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Irvin |first=Jim |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Mojo_Collection/AVQbF9lTBwgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+%22goats+head+soup%22&pg=PA317&printsec=frontcover |title=The Mojo Collection: 4th Edition |date=2009年06月04日 |publisher=Canongate Books |isbn=978-1-84767-643-6 |language=en}}</ref> The album was eventually recorded with bassist [[Dee Murray]], drummer [[Nigel Olsson]], and guitarist [[Davey Johnstone]] at [[Château d'Hérouville]], where John had recorded his first two albums.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Greene |first=Andy |date=2014年03月14日 |title=Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-and-bernie-taupin-look-back-at-goodbye-yellow-brick-road-205112/ |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>', 2 => '"Jamaica Jerk Off" was recorded in May 1973 and was written by John and Taupin under the aliases Reggae Dwight and Toots Taupin, the latter a reference to [[Toots Hibbert]].<ref name=":0" /> Taupin stated in 1974 that he did not remember writing it.<ref name=":1" /> A [[pop-reggae]] track, "Jamaica Jerk-Off" features an organ solo featuring vocal interjections by [[Gus Dudgeon]], who was credited for the occasion as Prince Rhino due to his love of [[rhinoceri]], and paints a pleasant picture of Jamaica as a place where its inhabitants are happy and play guitar "all day".<ref name=":0" /> The song was released as a single in Denmark, where it was backed by "[[Candle in the Wind]]", and in Brazil, where it backed that track.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Kearns |first=Peter |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Elton_John_1969_1979/kXJzEQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=%22jamaica+jerk+off%22+pioneers+%22judge+dread%22&pg=PT106&printsec=frontcover |title=Elton John: 1969 - 1979: Every Album, Every Song |date=2025年07月22日 |publisher=Sonicbond Publishing Ltd |isbn=978-1-78952-424-6 |language=en}}</ref>', 3 => 'The song was covered in 1974 by [[The Pioneers (band)|The Pioneers]] as part of their double A-side single "Jamaica Jerk-Off"/"Grandma Grandpa"<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 August 1974 |title=UK Singles |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/UK/Record-Mirror/70s/74/Record-Mirror-1974年08月31日.pdf |website=Record Mirror}}</ref> and in 1977 by [[Judge Dread]]<ref name=":0" /> as part of his ''Fifth Anniversary EP''; the latter entered the [[UK top 40]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Jamaica Jerk - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/jamaica-jerk-mw0000894500 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> Like all his hits, his version was banned by radio and TV for their explicit lyrics;<ref>{{Cite book |last=Betts |first=Graham |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Collins_Complete_UK_Hit_Singles_1952_200/Ewk5AQAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&dq=%22judge+dread%22+earthy+%22jamaica+jerk%22&printsec=frontcover |title=Collins Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 |date=2004 |publisher=Collins |isbn=978-0-00-717931-2 |language=en}}</ref> [[The Independent|''The Independent'']] described his version of the song as "truly filthy".<ref>{{Cite web |date=1998年03月16日 |title=Obituary: Judge Dread |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-judge-dread-1150682.html |access-date=2025年11月13日 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The track was later rerecorded for his 1980 album ''Reggae & Ska,''<ref>{{Citation |title=Reggae & Ska [UK Bonus Tracks] - Judge Dread {{!}}... {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/reggae-ska-mw0000595827 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref> and the entirety of ''The Fifth Anniversary EP'' later appeared on a reissue of his album ''Last of the Skinheads''.<ref>{{Citation |title=Last of the Skinheads - Judge Dread {{!}} Album {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/last-of-the-skinheads-mw0000661202 |access-date=2025年11月13日 |language=en}}</ref>' ]

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