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Story of the Song: Long Shot Kick de Bucket by The Pioneers

Long Shot was far from a champion horse, but he had stamina. His ability to complete races – a record 202 by 1969 – made him famous in Jamaica. His name lives on in the Long Shot Trophy, awarded annually at Kingston’s Caymanas Park race track. But in reggae, it is his 203rd race for which Long Shot is remembered. As the horse hugged the rail down the last straight, one afternoon in 1969, he dropped dead, just short of the finishing post. A year earlier The Pioneers – Sidney Crooks and Jackie Robinson – had recorded a song in honour of the popular racehorse. It is entitled “Long Shot (Bus Me Bet)” and tells of the “whipping and lashing”… Continue reading Story of the Song: Long Shot Kick de Bucket by The Pioneers

Train Line Records – Night in Gale Riddim

Train Line Records Night in Gale Riddim   Anthony B: Good Time Busy Signal: Place Ah Run Hot Freddie McGregor: Here I Come Kuzik: Real People Know Real Lutan Fyah: Africa Shall Rise Norris Man: Deep Conversation Perfect Giddimani: Bad Lands Pressure Busspipe: True To Yourself Real Mckoy: Remain Joyful 2022 is already looking set to be a huge 12 months for Reggae. And one record label is starting as it means to go on – by releasing a riddim on New Year’s Day which features massive names such as Busy Signal. Real Mckoy, who founded Train Line Records in 2009, has pulled together some of the biggest names in Reggae and Dancehall to kick off the new year with… Continue reading Train Line Records – Night in Gale Riddim

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