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Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon when it was covered by the Jamaican-American artist Shaggy .
Released as the lead single from his debut album Pure Pleasure , Shaggy's version topped charts worldwide, including reaching number one in the UK. oh_carolina
The track was originally written in 1958 by , a member of the vocal trio the Folkes Brothers . Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon
A rock song about the longing to return home to a loved one. Vince Gill: A country track featured on his early albums. A rock song about the longing to return home to a loved one
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.
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)
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)