This was the first time Niyabinghi -style drumming—a sacred Rastafarian tradition—was featured on a popular record. At a time when Rastafarians were marginalized in Jamaican society, the song's massive success helped grant the movement a new level of "respectability".
The song's iconic piano riff was an improvisation. Owen Gray , who happened to be at the studio, jumped in and composed the riff on the spot during the session. The Shaggy Cover (1993) oh_carolina
The story behind the landmark song "" is actually a central chapter in the history of Jamaican music, marking the moment that Rastafarian influence first broke into the mainstream. The Original Recording (1960) This was the first time Niyabinghi -style drumming—a
A rock song about the longing to return home to a loved one. Vince Gill: A country track featured on his early albums. Owen Gray , who happened to be at
The track was originally written in 1958 by , a member of the vocal trio the Folkes Brothers .
In 1960, a then-unknown producer named Prince Buster decided to record the track. In a revolutionary move, Buster brought in Count Ossie and his group of drummers from the Wareika Hills to provide the percussion.
Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon when it was covered by the Jamaican-American artist Shaggy .