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.
Despite the title, Folkes actually wrote the song for his girlfriend at the time, whose name was Noelena. oh_carolina
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
A rock song about the longing to return home to a loved one. Vince Gill: A country track featured on his early albums. oh_carolina