The Sixties were a golden age for Jamaican vocal trios. During the latter half of this incredibly creative decade, a multitude of harmony groups made their mark on the island's music scene, but of these only a relative few possessed the talent and determination to endure beyond the rock steady era.

 

One trio that not only succeeded, but blossomed following the onset of reggae, is The Pioneers, who in 1969 became one of the first Jamaican acts to achieve international success with their UK hit, “Long Shot (Kick De Bucket)”. The success of the single was swiftly followed by what became one of Trojan's biggest selling long players of all time, the aptly titled Long Shot. Showcasing a dozen of the group's best-known works to date for one of reggae's earliest and most successful producers Leslie Kong, the LP features a number of Jamaican hits, including “Samfie Man” and “Black Bud”, as well as the best-selling title track.

 

Long Shot is available as a limited edition 

 

SIDE A

1. LONG SHOT (KICK DE BUCKET)

2. CARANAPO

3. BLACK BUD

4. LONG UP YOUR MOUTH

5. BRING HIM HOME

6. MOTHER RITTY

SIDE B

1. POOR RAMESES

2. SAMFIE MAN

3. BELLY GUT

4. LUCKY SIDE

5. TROUBLE DEY A BUSH

6. BOSS FESTIVAL