[Michael.SF.]

I did notice when I linked to the Cannibal version that the image of the record showed it was written by Chris Kenner. I remember him from "I like it Like that" but had never heard his version of Land.

Thanks Fiji!

[Fiji Hill]

This version was getting airplay (early 1965) in Southern California at the same time as the one by Cannibal & the Headhunters. However, it was Cannibal & Co. that came away with the hit. Both groups are from the East LA area.

Thee Midniters performed around this area for decades. I think they are still around.

Land of 1,000 Dances--Thee Midniters (1965)