171:"Sunshine Reggae" reached number one in Germany and Austria in September 1983. It peaked at number three in Italy, four in the Netherlands and Flanders (Belgium), and number nine in Switzerland. It was surprisingly popular in South America. Its popularity was further increased by a film named after the song,
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461:The Encyclopedia of Popular Music
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463:. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 66.
427:peaked at number 68 in Germany.
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