This is late for a variety of reasons (Guitar Hero II for my Xbox 360 being the main one). But here's a gem from the Trojan Records archives. I hope someone deserving is getting at least a little bit of the cash from the recent resurgence of Trojan in the popular consciousness.I like a lot of songs simply for the sentiments they convey, and this is definitely one of them.
The Pioneers (Sidney Crooks, Jackie Robinson and George Dekker) formed in 1967, and began recording for Joe Gibbs' Amalgamated label, where they cut the famous "Long Shot (Bus Me Bet)". In 1969 they moved to Leslie Kong's Beverley's label, where they enjoyed massive commercial success; "Long Shot Kick The Bucket" charted in the UK on three separate occasions between 1969 and 1980, and "Let Your...
This is late for a variety of reasons (Guitar Hero II for my Xbox 360 being the main one). But here's a gem from the Trojan Records archives. I hope someone deserving is getting at least a little bit of the cash from the recent resurgence of Trojan in the popular consciousness.I like a lot of songs simply for the sentiments they convey, and this is definitely one of them.
The Pioneers are a Jamaican reggae trio who has been active in the music scene since 1962. Current members of the band are Sydney Crooks, George Agard aka George Dekker, and Jackie Robinson.