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OLDIES SUNDAY: Lorna Bennett – Dancing To My Own Heartbeat (1976)

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Today we close off “Women’s History Month“ for 2025 with an Oldies Sunday selection. We give thanks for the many great Women who have made significant contributions to Music, and we look forward to more of them creating History as time goes by. Today’s selection on comes from Lorna Bennett with the track, “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat“.

Produced by Tony Scott and Pluto Shervington who also wrote it, and released through the Wild Flower label in 1976, Lorna Bennett was in a disco mood on “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat”. She speaks about the vibe when music is played, and how people react it, but she pays special attention to one Man who she admires. She watches how his body moves to the rhythm that she produces, and it does something amazing to her. “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat” quickly gained attention in Jamaica, and became a hit for the younger crowd. The single was Lorna’s first after taking a break from music to pursue her Law studies in Barbados. Lorna’s version of the track wouldn’t be the only recording that was released, but it still gained popularity for quite some time. Lorna Bennett was already a hitmaker as she became the first Jamaican Woman to top the Island’s singles charts for five years.

After the release of “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat”, Lorna Bennett decided to quit music to open her Law practice in St. Elizabeth. She returned to music briefly in the 2000s, then quit again to manage the career of her son, Recording Artist Protoje, who has made an indelible mark in Jamaican music. “Dancing To My Own Heartbeat” is played and loved by many to this day.

Thank You Lorna Bennett For This Hit!

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Pluto Shervington – Your Honour (1975)

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Recently, Jamaican music lost an Icon, the late Pluto Shervington. Quite the contributor to the culture, Shervington delivered a number of hits over the years, and lent his production prowess to a number of Artists. He will be missed by many. We’ve featured him previously, but today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection highlights his classic single, “Your Honour“.

Produced by Paul Khouri and released through the Wild Flower label in 1975, Pluto Shervington pleads his case in “Your Honour”. While held in Court, Pluto defends himself against an accusation that he was having relations with another man’s Wife. While he was caught in the couple’s bedroom closet and beaten by an angry Husband, he pleads that he is innocent, and shares that the Wife would defend him as he is a better man than the Husband. With its comedic element, “Your Honour” quickly became a hit for Pluto Shervington, securing a place in the UK Top 20 Music Chart. The song was included on the albums “Pluto” and “Again“.

Since the release of “Your Honour”, Pluto Shervington enjoyed a career locally and Internationally, performing at various venues, and releasing many more songs. Shervington transitioned on January 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will be celebrated for years to come. “Your Honour” remains one of his most recognized singles.

Thank You Pluto Shervington For This Classic! Sleep Well.

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OLDIES SUNDAY: Bob Andy – Fire Burning (1974)

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On Friday March 27, the legendary Keith “Bob Andy” Anderson C.D. passed away at the age of 75. A great Songwriter and Vocalist, he is considered one of Reggae’s greatest influential figures. He was also the founding member of The Paragons, and Bob and Marcia with the legendary Marcia Griffiths. Today we pay tribute to him with our latest Oldies Sunday selection. Though his collaborations with Marcia Griffiths are some of the most cherished, today we look at one of Bob’s songs that Griffiths covered (which later included a version with Recording Artist Cutty Ranks), “Fire Burning“.

Released in 1974 through the Wild Flower label, this was produced by Lloyd Charmers. The track finds Bob Andy giving some social commentary on people turning to crime and doing all manner of wrongdoing, and emphasizes that the fire is burning for those involved. The track was featured on his 1975 album, “The Music Inside Me“, and became a hit for him. It was covered by various Artists over the years including the aforementioned Marcia Griffiths.

Thank you for the hit songs Bob Andy, you will be missed while your music lives on!

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