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"Oh Carolina" is a 1958 song by John Folkes recorded by the Folkes Brothers in 1960 and by Shaggy in 1993.
The original version of the song was recorded by Jamaican vocal trio the Folkes Brothers (John, Mico, and Junior Folkes), and was produced by Prince Buster at RJR studios in Kingston. The song was written by John Folkes in 1958 about his girlfriend (who was actually named Noelena). The group had met Buster while auditioning at Duke Reid's liquor store and Buster decided that he wanted to record the song. According to the brothers, Buster paid them £60 for the recording (Buster claims £100).
Buster travelled to the Wareika Hills to find a Niyabinghi group to play on a recording session, and brought Count Ossie and his group of drummers (Count Ossie's Afro-Combo) back to the studio, where they played on "Oh Carolina". "Oh Carolina" was a landmark single in the development of Jamaican modern music (ska, rocksteady and reggae) specially for the incorporation of African-influenced Niyabinghi-style drumming and chanting, and for the exposure it gave to the Rastas, who at the time were marginalized in Jamaican society. The track's piano riff was performed by Owen Gray. The single was licensed to Blue Beat Records for release in the UK in 1961.
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Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Oh Carolina · Shaggy Pure Pleasure ℗ 1992 Virgin Records Ltd. Released on: 1993-01-01 Producer: Shaun Pizzonia Associated Performer, Vocalist: Shaggy Producer: Orville Burell Composer Lyricist: John Folkes Composer Lyricist: Henry Mancini Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Greensleeves Records Oh Carolina · Shaggy Greensleeves Sampler 7 ℗ 1993 Greensleeves Records Composer: Henry Mancini Composer: John Folkes Auto-generated by YouTube.
The Folks Bros. Count Ossie Afro Combo - Carolina
NEEDTOBREATHE's "Oh,Carolina" from the album "Rivers In the Wasteland" - available now: http://smarturl.it/NTBwasteland For more information please visit: www.needtobreathe.com LYRICS: Oh, Carolina When I get back home to you we’re gonna start a fire Oh, you know I miss you When we get back home to you we got a story to give ya I’ve been all messed up I’ve been gathering dust Counting down the days, thinkin’ bout us I know we both can’t deny it There was a wrinkle in time, way back when We were living fast and I want back in Truth is baby I’ve been survivin’ But I’m on my way I got a foot to the floor it’s almost light quarter past an hour and a matter of time Body’s been gone for miles, heart’s still driving But I’m on my way Yeah I’m on my way
Provided to YouTube by DashGo Oh Carolina · Keith "Soul" Simmons Retrospectives, Vol. 1: 50s Rock and Soul ℗ 2015 Selectracks / BMG Production Music Released on: 2015-12-21 Auto-generated by YouTube.
"Oh Carolina" is a 1958 song by John Folkes recorded by the Folkes Brothers in 1960 and by Shaggy in 1993.
The original version of the song was recorded by Jamaican vocal trio the Folkes Brothers (John, Mico, and Junior Folkes), and was produced by Prince Buster at RJR studios in Kingston. The song was written by John Folkes in 1958 about his girlfriend (who was actually named Noelena). The group had met Buster while auditioning at Duke Reid's liquor store and Buster decided that he wanted to record the song. According to the brothers, Buster paid them £60 for the recording (Buster claims £100).
Buster travelled to the Wareika Hills to find a Niyabinghi group to play on a recording session, and brought Count Ossie and his group of drummers (Count Ossie's Afro-Combo) back to the studio, where they played on "Oh Carolina". "Oh Carolina" was a landmark single in the development of Jamaican modern music (ska, rocksteady and reggae) specially for the incorporation of African-influenced Niyabinghi-style drumming and chanting, and for the exposure it gave to the Rastas, who at the time were marginalized in Jamaican society. The track's piano riff was performed by Owen Gray. The single was licensed to Blue Beat Records for release in the UK in 1961.
Sunrise through the evergreens
Another day is born
The hills take on a golden glow
A Carolina morn
I used to see you in her eyes
Now I've just got to know
Oh Carolina, how could you let her go?
Oh Carolina, if I'd only known
Oh Carolina, I would have never gone
I thought the beauty of your hills
Would hold her here for me
I never dreamed while I was gone
You'd ever set her free
I trusted you with all my heart
And the only love I've known
Oh Carolina, how could you let her go?
Oh Carolina, well if I'd only known
Oh Carolina, I would have never gone
Oh Carolina, if I'd only known
Oh Carolina, well I would have never gone