Pluto Shervington
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Pluto Shervington, also known as Pluto (born Leighton Shervington, on 13 August 1950, in Kingston, Jamaica), is a reggae musician, vocalist, engineer and producer. His output is mostly representative of soca styled reggae, and over the years Pluto gained a reputation as a talented bass guitarist, as well as for his fine vocal interpretations. His output was briefly popular in the UK, despite the fact that his 'patois' was largely unintelligible to most of the British population.
He is best known for his single "Dat" - about a Rastafarian with a secret liking for pork, contrary to his faith - which achieved considerable chart success internationally in 1976. He got into the Top Twenty in the UK singles chart again some six years later, with another best selling cut, entitled "Your Honour". This song dealt with a prisoner's courtroom pleas of innocence, in the face of insurmountable evidence to the contrary. The song's somewhat racy nature, and comical styling is in the best traditions of calypso, and many elements of reggae.
Pluto Shervington moved from his West Indian homeland in the 1980s to Miami, Florida. Nevertheless he returns to his roots periodically to perform.
[edit] Albums
- Pluto - (1976)
- Ire Mas Rockers Carnival - (1981)
- Pluto Again - (1982)
- Dat: The Best of Pluto Shervington - (2004)
[edit] Singles
- "Dat" - (1976) - UK Number 6
- "Ram Goat Liver" - (1976) - UK Number 43
- "Your Honour" - (1982) - UK Number 19
- "Key Card" - (?) - UK Number ?
[edit] References
- Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-190-X
- Guinness Book of British Hit Albums - 7th Edition - ISBN 0-85112-619-7
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