Rhythm Of The City, by Pluto Shervington

Rhythm Of The City

by Pluto Shervington

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1.	Comin’ Into The Future 05:31	lyrics
Yeah, yeah, yeah Come, come, comin’ in We’re comin’ in, we’re comin’ into the future But I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester We’re movin’ up into the age of computer I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester You’re takin’ the high road I’m takin’ the low road Takin’ the low road You do it the long way While I’m lookin’ for a new way He’s lookin’ for a new way You’re talkin’ ‘bout yesterday While I’m dealin’ with tomorrow Jah know you got to find a way If you have to beg, steal or borrow That’s why I say We’re comin’ in, we’re comin’ into the future I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester We’re movin’ up into the age of computer I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester We’re come, come, comin’ in now We’re comin’ into the future Comin’ in, comin’ into the future Come, come, comin’ in I and I and I and I, no I nah jester Into the future We’re movin’ up into the age of computer Into the age of computer I and I and I and I, no I nah jester You’re livin’ a good life Hoping for a long life Hoping for a long life You’re doin’ it the wrong way At least you’re doin’ it your own way You’re doin’ it your own way For that was all yesterday And now you’re thinkin’ of tomorrow Jah know you better find a way If you have to beg, steal or borrow Beg, steal or borrow We’re comin’ in, we’re comin’ into the future I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester We’re movin’ up to the age of computer I and I, I and I, I and I, I and I, I and I, oh I nah jester We’re comin’ in We’re comin’ into the future Comin’ in, comin’ into the future Into the future I and I and I and I, no I nah jester I and I, I and I, I and I, I and I, comin’ in now Into the age of computer Into the age of computer Into the future I and I and I and I, no I nah jester Future, future, yeah I come, come, comin’ in, yes We’re comin’ into the future Comin’ in, comin’ into the future Comin’ into, comin’ into the future I and I and I and I, no I nah jester Oh yeah, oh yeah Move, move, mo-movin’ up Into the age of computer Into the age of computer I and I and I and I, oh I nah jester I and I and I and I, no I nah jester Come, come, comin’ in We’re comin’ into the future Comin’ in, comin’ into the future Into the future I and I and I and I, no I nah jester
2.	Full Moon Over Miami 04:58	lyrics
There’s a rumor going ‘round and it’s spreading over town That there is something new coming into view from my nightlife It’s not just inside your head while you’re laying in your bed That there is something new coming into view from my nightlife There’s a full moon over Miami There’s a change in the feel and the rhythm of the city Full moon over Miami Every man get down to nitty gritty, now There’s a full moon over Miami There’s a change in the feel and the rhythm of the city Full moon over Miami Every man get down to nitty gritty, now Let your soul be an open book, video skies with an urban look Wild but harmless insanity, werewolves howl in the harmony Harmony Hold your belly to the rhythm of the sound Don’t let superstition bring you down Light the city like a burning flame Rub-a-dub style is the name of the game Dub stylee over Miami Of the game Dub stylee over Miami Dub stylee over Miami Rub-a-dub stylee over Miami Let your soul be an open book, video skies with an urban look Wild but harmless insanity, werewolves howl in the harmony Harmony Roll your belly to the rhythm of the sound Don’t let superstition bring you down Light the city like a burning flame Rub-a-dub style is the name of the game Dub stylee over Miami Of the game Dub stylee over Miami Dub stylee over Miami Rub-a-dub stylee over Miami There’s a feeling in my brain and it’s driving me insane This awesome sight that’s shining bright on this nightlife Don’t believe it in your head when you’re laying in your bed And you get that urge to come out and splurge on this nightlife There’s a full moon over Miami There’s a change in the feel and the rhythm of the city Full moon over Miami Every man get down to nitty gritty, now There’s a full moon over Miami There’s a change in the feel and the rhythm of the city Full moon over Miami Every man get down to nitty gritty, yeah There’s a full moon over Miami Full moon Full moon over Miami Over Miami There’s a full moon over Miami There’s a full moon Full moon over Miami Hanging over Miami, yeah, yeah There’s a full moon over Miami Full moon Full moon over Miami Hanging over Miami
3.	Meet You At Midnight 04:33	lyrics
I’ll be there in the midnight hour I’ll meet you at midnight In the corner in the back of the room next door I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be right here with you on the ballroom floor I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be there, I’ll be there with an open mind We’re gonna be rockin’ at the party tonight We’re gonna be jammin’ at the session tonight Wanting you, wanting you, wanting you, want you for a long time, girl I need more strength, you know I need more nerve Needing you, needing you, needing you, need you for a long time, baby Waited so long, now I’m in your arms And all my fears are gone, yeah I’ll meet you at midnight In the corner in the back of the room next door I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be right there with you on the ballroom floor I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be there, I’ll be there ‘til the evening comes We’re gonna be rockin’ at the party tonight You know I will be jammin’, yes, yes, tonight I’ll be there in the midnight hour Oh yeah, yeah, yes Wanting you, wanting you, wanting you, want you for a long time, girl You know I need more time, within my own space Needing you, needing you, needing you, need you for a long time, baby Now at last you’re here, before you go Wanna make it very clear, I wanna make it very clear I’ll meet you at midnight In the corner in the back of the room next door I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be right there with you on the ballroom floor I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be there, I’ll be there with open arms We’re gonna be rockin’ at the party tonight Each and everyone will be jammin’, yeah, yes, tonight Meet you at midnight, oh, oh I gotta meet you at midnight I’ll be there in the midnight hour I’ll meet you at midnight, yeah, yeah We’re gonna be jammin’ at the party tonight One by one we’ll be rockin’, yeah, yes, tonight I’ll meet you at midnight In the corner in the back of the room next door I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be right there with you on the ballroom floor I’ll meet you at midnight I’ll be there, I’ll be there
4.	Hello Carol 04:31	lyrics
Hello, Carol Hello, Carol I’m depending on you I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol You know that I’m depending on you I got a fever and fresh cold I’m depending on you I’m depending on you From my heart and soul I’m depending on you No more tears on my pillow Like a flowing river True, true True, true And my mommy won’t see me My daddy won’t see me True, true ‘Cause I’m like a True, true A bachelor With no relation Hello, Carol Hello, Carol I’m depending on you I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol You know that I’m depending on you I got a fever and fresh cold I’m depending on you I’m depending on you From my heart and soul You know that I’m depending on you Hey, hey, hey, hey No more tears on my pillow Like a flowing river True, true True, true And my mommy won’t see me My daddy won't see me True, true ‘Cause I’m like a True, true A bachelor With no relation I got no relation Hello, Carol Hello, Carol I’m depending on you I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol You know that I’m depending on you I got a fever and fresh cold I’m depending on you I’m depending on you From my heart and soul I’m depending on you Hello, hello, hello Hello, Carol I’m depending on you Hello, hello, hello Hello, Carol I’m depending on you Hello, hello, hello Hello, Carol I’m depending on you Hello, hello, hello Hello, Carol I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol You know that I’m depending on you I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol I’m depending on you I, I, I got a fever and fresh cold Hello, Carol I’m depending on you I’m depending on you From my heart and soul Hello, Carol You know that I’m depending on you Hello, Carol Hello, Carol I’m depending on you Hello, Carol
5.	Groovin’ In The Grove 05:01	lyrics
God knows I got to find my groove In a place where I can move A place with such an urban vibe Oh so many people tried Slow walkin’, fast talkin’ Hips swingin’, lips singin’ Safe sailin’, ghetto dwellin’ People on the natural livin’ Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove, so right Everything is so right Who cares about what to wear I just wanna groove Nobody, no-nobody Gentlemen or kinky hair I just wanna groove Everybody groove Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove, so right Everything is so right, so right Eighty degrees, everything’s all right Street spread the word from that tonight Let the natural feelings flow Benzes, Broncos, Rolls, Camaros Send a message on the avenue Ghetto expresses what I do Come dance to my point of view Kiss my ego something new Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove, so right Everything is so right, so right Who cares if they watch us scared I just wanna groove Nobody, no-no-nobody Hold for five or even a stare I just wanna groove Won’t you let me groove, groove Groovin’ in the grove tonight Everything is so right, so right Groovin’ in the grove I’m groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ in the grove all night I’m groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove I’m just groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ in the grove, feels right I’m just movin’ in the grove Every little thing so right Walkin’ and we’re talkin’ and we’re dancin’ and we’re prancing and we’re movin’ and we’re groovin’ down in the grove Crusin’ and we’re boozin’ and we’re singin’ and we’re swingin’ but we’re always groovin’ down in the grove Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove all night Groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ Groovin’ in the grove, feels right Everything is feeling so right Groovin’ in the grove I’m groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ in the grove tonight You’re groovin’ in the grove We’re groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove I’m groovin’ in the grove Groovin’ in the grove tonight They’re groovin’ in the grove We’re groovin’ in the grove tonight Groovin’ in the grove
6.	Have You Seen Her 04:36	lyrics
Oh, oh, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Has anybody seen my baby Oh, oh, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her I see her face everywhere I go On the street and even at the picture show Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her I hear her voice as the cold winds blow On the sweet music on the radio Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Why oh why, did you have to leave and go away, away I’ve been used to having someone to lean on, now I’m lost, baby I’m lost She left her kiss upon my lips She left her breath within my heart Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her I see her hand reaching out to me Only she can set me free Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Why oh why, did you have to leave and go away, away I’ve been used to having someone to lean on, now I’m lost, baby I’m lost Oh, oh, tell me have you seen her Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Has anybody seen my baby Oh, oh, tell me, have you seen her Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Has anybody seen my baby Why oh why, did you have to leave and go away, away I’ve been used to having someone to lean on, now I’m lost, baby I’m lost I see her face everywhere I go On the street and even at the picture show Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her I hear her voice as the cold winds blow On the sweet music on the radio Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her She left her kiss upon my lips She left her breath within my heart Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her I see her hand reaching out to me Only she can set me free Tell me, have you seen her Has anybody seen my baby Oh, oh, have you seen her Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Has anyone seen my baby Oh, oh, tell me, have you seen her Have you seen her Tell me, have you seen her Has anybody seen my baby
7.	Local Scene 05:01	lyrics
There’s a right and there’s a wrong There’s an easy way It’s all up to you, so decide today There is no heaven and there’s no hell And there’s no in-between Until you make your name on this local scene On this local scene, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh On this local scene, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh Everybody just a look and never raise a finger All man just a watch and never say a word, one word Ready to accuse I how we linger, linger Well, I get my news from a very special bird There’s a right and there’s a wrong There is an easy way It’s all up to you, so decide today There is no black and there’s no white Only shades of grey Never put it off until another day Until another day, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh Until another day, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh There is a right, there’s a wrong There’s an easy way It’s all up to you, so decide today There is no heaven and there’s no hell There’s no in-between Until you make your name on this local scene On this local scene, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh On this local scene, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh There is no black, there is no white Only, only shades of grey Oh oh oh oh There is no heaven, there is no hell And there is no in-between Oh oh oh oh On this local scene, yeah, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh On this local scene, oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh There is no black and there is no white Only, only shades of grey Oh oh oh oh On this local scene
8.	The Mighty Quinn 04:16	lyrics
Everybody’s building ships and boats Some are building monuments While others are jotting down notes Everybody’s in despair Every little girl and boy But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here Everybody’s gonna jump for joy Come all without, come all within Come all without You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all within You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn I like to go just like the rest, I like my sugar sweet But jumping queues and making haste, just ain’t my cup of meat Everyone’s beneath the trees Pigeons on a limb But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here All the pigeons gonna run to him Come all without, come all within Come all without You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all within You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Let me do what I wanna do, I can’t decide at all Just tell me where to put them and I’ll tell you who to call Nobody can get no sleep, there’s someone on everyone’s toes But when Quinn the Eskimo gets here Everybody’s gonna wanna doze Come all without, come all within Come all without You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all within You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all without You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all within You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn Come all without, come all within Come all without You ain’t seen nothing like the mighty Quinn

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Rhythm Of The City

The time was 1988, and urban life in Miami was at its apex. After having moved from Jamaica to The Magic City in the summer of 1977, Pluto saw the future. Rhythm Of The City fully expresses this forward thrust, where technology, nightlife, love and urban vibes mingle in an exciting vision of a past future. Recorded at Earthman Studio in Miami, and produced by Geoffrey Chung, the album overthrows the normal rules of reggae, mixing it together with funk, soul and disco, and giving birth to what Pluto himself describes as urban reggae folklore.

Pluto Shervington

Leighton “Pluto” Shervington was born in Kingston, Jamaica on August 13th 1950. Determined to be a musician for as long as he remembers, Pluto built his very first guitar with his own hands, and in 1966, at the age of sixteen, joined his first band: The Presidents. After The Presidents came The Hurricanes, and in 1968 he became a member of the showband Tomorrow’s Children.

After releasing hits like I Man Bitter, Ram Goat Liver, Dat, Your Honour and I Man Born Ya, Pluto climbed the charts, both in Jamaica and overseas, and established his solo career, selling tens of thousands of copies with every album release. In 1972 he founded Sound Associates Limited, a recording studio which provided radio, TV and advertising agencies with original jingles produced on a sixteen-track reel to reel recorder and a twenty-four-track mixing board which Pluto had bought from Byron Lee.

In 1977, due to political shifts in Jamaica, Pluto moved to Miami, where he formed Pluto & Co. The band played regularly for eighteen years at Sunday’s On The Bay in Key Biscayne, Florida, and in June 1982 toured throughout England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. In August 1984, Pluto returned to Jamaica on tour, performing at the Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay. Through the years, Pluto continued his musical career between the United States and Jamaica, and is yet to stop experimenting and exploring what he can do with reggae music.

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released November 4, 2022

Produced & Arranged by Geoffrey Chung
Engineered & Mixed by Geoffrey Chung
Mixed at Earthman Studio, Miami, FL
Recorded at Music Mountain, Stony Hill, Jamaica, Earthman Studio, Miami, FL, and International Sound, Miami, FL

Additional Engineers: Noel Hearne, John Haag
Assistant Engineers: Carlos Santos, Sam Safirstein, “Cha-Cha” Malcolm

Mastered by Mike Fuller at Fullersound, Miami, FL
Art Director: E. Anthony Walsh, Creative Art
Photography: Joe Ricco

Special Thanks to: Olga Shervington, Pam Perry, Becky Wilson, Louis Chase (Earthman Studios)

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