1972
SKYLARKING * HORACE ANDY * BONGO MAN * JA
Horace Anday, a.k.a. Horace Hinds, or Sleepy, was born Kingston, 1951, his first recordings were for Phil Pratt in 1967, before working at Studio One he recorded for producers such as the above mentioned Phil Pratt, Derrick Harriott and Bunny Lee. Skylarking was amongst the first tracks recorded and issued by Coxsone Dodd, it was an instant success, an album of the same name was issued which has become one of the best albums by an individual artist on the label. Skylarking has proved to be another perpetual favorite with fans, both the song and rhythm have been used, reused and sampled continually since its release. According to JS20 this was an original Budget release, although this copy on Bongo Man has something of the authentic about it.