Sheriff & The Ravels had one hit on Vee-Jay in 1958 and faded into the stuff of legend. Aside from being from Brooklyn and having an association with Aki Aleong, who co-wrote the song and took the song to Vee-Jay, not really very much is actually known about Sherrif & The Ravels or Shambalor, other than the song is based on an African work song with nonsense lyrics tossed in for good measure. The song wasn't a hit, but its reputation has grown over the years.

And with good reason.