Part of the album 10,000 Lightyears and released as a single in 1982.
The lyrics tell a story of a struggling musician "born and raised in the ghetto" who is misled by a businessman's promises of stardom "back east" before deciding to return "back west" where they can truly be themselves. 3. Versions & Availability Boney M. - Going Back West (Official Video)
The studio recording features the vocals of Liz Mitchell , Marcia Barrett, and Frank Farian himself. While Bobby Farrell appeared in the music videos and live performances, he did not provide the lead vocals on the studio tracks, often "growling" or lip-syncing during televised appearances. 2. Visual & Video Content Part of the album 10,000 Lightyears and released
The "Official Video" associated with this track typically refers to one of several televised performances or promotional clips from the early 1980s: Versions & Availability The studio recording features the
Watch the official performance of 'Going Back West' as recorded for television: Boney M. - Going Back West (Official Video) BoneyMVEVO YouTube• Aug 11, 2015