The song refers to the Gun Court in Jamaica, a specialized court established in the 1970s to address rising firearm violence, a common theme in the "rude boy" lyrics of that era. The "Mr. Cesar" Connection
The group primarily consisted of brothers Derrick and Howard Crooks , often collaborating with members of The Pioneers . The Slickers Red Gun Court - (Mr cesar o dj roots)
Slickers. Red Gun Court / Version (7") Hot Rod. SC #4645 A RRS / SC #4646 B RRS. 1973. Not in Collection. ReggaeRecord The song refers to the Gun Court in
Detailed release information is available on MusicStack and ReggaeRecord.com . Slickers
Mr. Cesar's curated versions are frequently uploaded to his YouTube channel (MR CESAR REGGAE NA ALMA) . Reggae & Black Music Online Store
While best known for their global hit ""—famously featured on the The Harder They Come soundtrack—The Slickers were a cornerstone of the vocal harmony tradition in Jamaica.
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