Oh Carolina

(John Folkes)

Folkes Brothers, 1961

Featuring backing tracks by the Rastafarian drum aggregate Count Ossie & His Wareikas. Owen Gray on piano. Cut at Buster's very first recording session at the JBC studio, along with Chubby. Released on Buster's Wild Bells label. Produced by Prince Buster.

• Various - The Original Golden Oldies Volume 2
• Various - The Story of Jamaican Music, Tougher Than Tough, 1993
• Various - It's Ska Time - 20 Original Ska Classics, 1994

G. G. Allstars

Instrumental version called Man From Carolina. Intro by Lee Perry. UK singles (Escort 835) with African Melody on the a-side and (Explosion 2023) with Gold On Your Dress on the b-side, both 1970. Appeared on the Trojan compilation album Tighten Up, Volume 3, 1970. Produced by Alvin Ranglin.

• Various - Tighten Up, Volumes Three & Four, 1992

Shaggy, 1992

Produced by Sting International.

• Various - The Story of Jamaican Music, Tougher Than Tough, 1993

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