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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 track was originally written in 1958 by , a member of the vocal trio the Folkes Brothers . oh_carolina

Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon when it was covered by the Jamaican-American artist Shaggy . In 1960, a then-unknown producer named Prince Buster

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". Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon

While the original was a pioneer of ska and early reggae, Shaggy’s version blended the classic rhythm with modern dancehall and his signature "Mr. Lover-Lover" persona. Other Versions

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)

Despite the title, Folkes actually wrote the song for his girlfriend at the time, whose name was Noelena.