Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon when it was covered by the Jamaican-American artist Shaggy .
The track was originally written in 1958 by , a member of the vocal trio the Folkes Brothers . oh_carolina
A rock song about the longing to return home to a loved one. Vince Gill: A country track featured on his early albums. Decades later, the song became a global phenomenon
The title "Oh Carolina" has been used by several other artists for different songs: Vince Gill: A country track featured on his early albums
Released as the lead single from his debut album Pure Pleasure , Shaggy's version topped charts worldwide, including reaching number one in the UK.
While the original was a pioneer of ska and early reggae, Shaggy’s version blended the classic rhythm with modern dancehall and his signature "Mr. Lover-Lover" persona. Other Versions