"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" SNAPPED UP IN SPAIN!

 

Wow! 🌟 Had a paperback copy of "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" sold in Spain today. "Gracias!" 🙏📚

Grab your copy on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE

"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" FEATURED IN THE EXETER DAILY!

 

I am thrilled that my illustrated children’s chapter book “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” 🌴📖 has been featured in "The Exeter Daily" 📰, England! 🎉 

THE EXETER DAILY 

Don’t forget to order a copy of this exciting children’s book for the special children in your life! 📚✨

"WHAT CHILD IS THIS?" - WILLIAM CHATTERTON DIX 1865 (COVER ERSKINE KNOWLES)

“What Child Is This?” – William Chatterton Dix 1865
Acoustic Cover by Erskine Knowles. Introduced by Fay Knowles.

"What Child Is This?" is a Christmas carol with lyrics written by William Chatterton Dix in 1865 and set to the tune of "Greensleeves", a traditional English folk song (possibly by Richard Jones), in 1871. Although written in Great Britain, the carol today is more popular in the United States than its country of origin. (Source Wikipedia).

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.
Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. Fay's books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Author/FayKnowles. Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas, "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is now available in paperback, hardcover and as an eBook at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE

ISLAND SURPRISE FEATURED IN THE BUCKS HERALD UK

The Bucks Herald, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, has featured “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure”! 🌴📚✨ FORMER STUDENT LAUNCHES FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK Excuse the advertisements! I think The Bucks Herald also publishes a print edition, so will add a copy of that when/if it’s available.

📰 Get your copy of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” for that special little one on Amazon at 📖👉 https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE 🌊🌺🦜

SILENT NIGHT - SUNG BY ERSKINE & FAY KNOWLES FROM THE BAHAMAS

"Silent Night" was composed by Franz Gruber with lyrics by Joseph Mohr in 1818. It was first recorded in 1905 and is the world's most recorded Christmas song.

Sung here by Erskine and Fay Knowles, Nassau, Bahamas.

ISLAND SURPRISE FEATURED IN STIRLING NEWS, U.K.

 

I was delighted 😊 to receive notification that my new children’s book 📚 “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” has been featured in the Stirling News, Scotland today! Headed “Stirling Born Writer to Launch First Ever Children’s Book”, the reporter Jason Sergis Skiloyannis used several of the stunning illustrations 🌅 from Island Surprise. His coverage is the East of Scotland. 

STIRLING NEWS FEATURES ISLAND SURPRISE

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available in paperback 📖, hardcover 📔, and as an eBook 📲 on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE

 

"ISLAND SURPRISE" A BEST SELLER IN AUSTRALIA!

 

🎉 Wow! The eBook version of “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is a Best Seller in Australia! 🇦🇺✨ It's listed in the "Top 100 Paid" in Amazon’s Best Sellers under the category 📚 "Elementary School". It's #86 🎖️📈 Buy "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" in paperback, hardcover, or as an eBook at 📖 ISLAND SURPRISE 🌴🌊📚

BAHAMAS NATIONAL ANTHEM SUNG BY ERSKINE KNOWLES

"March On, Bahamaland" is the National Anthem of The Bahamas. Timothy Gibson, a school music teacher from Eleuthera, composed the music and authored the lyrics. It was adopted as the National Anthem in 1973, when The Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom.

Here Bahamian Erskine Knowles, guitarist/songwriter/vocalist from Long Island, Bahamas, sings and plays the Bahamas National Anthem "March On, Bahamaland".

"ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" PUBLISHED!

ALL THREE EDITIONS of Fay Knowles' children’s book, *ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE*, are available on Amazon! 🌟 Whether you love the hardback, paperback, or eBook version, there’s something for everyone! You can order "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at https://mybook.to/ISLANDSURPRISE

Fay is a Scottish-Bahamian author 🌍✍️ making her debut in children's literature with "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" 📚

✨She is married to Bahamian guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Erskine Knowles 🎶❤️ and she has lived in The Bahamas for decades. Discover her published works at Amazon.com/author/fayknowles and follow her blog at fayknowles.blogspot.com 📖🌟

#childrensadventurebooks
#kidsislandstories

ISLAND SURPRISE IS FEATURED IN THE TRIBUNE WEEKEND!

 

A big shout out to Cara Hunt, Tribune Features Writer, for her wonderful article 🎉📖 "ISLAND SURPRISE - New book lets children explore our culture"! Check it out in the latest issue of The Tribune Weekend (December 5, 2025). Thanks Cara! 🙌 And buy "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" on Amazon at ISLAND SURPRISE 📚🌴 My new illustrated children's book is available in paperback, hard cover, and as an eBook. 📘✨

CAPTIVATING ILLUSTRATIONS IGNITE YOUNG IMAGINATIONS!

 

🌟 Captivating Illustrations Ignite Young Imaginations! ✨📖 I’m thrilled to share a sneak peek at one of the delightful illustrations from my new children’s book, "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure"! 🏝️🌊 Here, two young Bahamian boys, Michael and Tony, eagerly await their parents as they seek a flight to enchanting Coco Plum Island. ✈️🌺

“Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” is available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook 📚💻 at ISLAND SURPRISE 🎉✨

ALL THREE EDITIONS OF "ISLAND SUPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE" NOW AVAILABLE!

🎉 **Great News!** 🎉 

I’m thrilled to annnounce that ALL THREE EDITIONS of my children’s book, *ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE*, are now available on Amazon! 🌟 Whether you love the hardback, paperback, or eBook version, there’s something for everyone! You can order or read a sample of each book at ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE

or at this universal link 

ISLAND SURPRISE: A BAHAMIAN ADVENTURE - EBOOK NOW AVAILABLE!

**🌟 Exciting News for Our Young Readers! 📚**

I have some fantastic news to share! 🎉 While “**Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure**” was originally scheduled for release on November 30th, I’m thrilled to announce that the book will be available for purchase a little earlier in paperback, hardcover and as an ebook! 🥳 The ebook can already be downloaded from Amazon here: ISLAND SURPRISE 📲✨And you can even check out a sample of the book there!

 Get ready for an enchanting journey that your little ones will absolutely love! ❤️ Perfect for holiday gifting or cozy bedtime reading! 🛏️🌙

 Thank you for your wonderful support! 🙏 I can’t wait for you to dive into this adventure! And after the book is read, please share your thoughts by leaving comments on Amazon and other online book retailers. 📝💖 Thank you!

 

COVER REVEAL - FAY'S NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK!

 

🎉 COVER REVEAL! Action packed 💥 and heart-warming ❤️, children will love and learn from “Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure” by Fay Knowles️, a fun story of family togetherness 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, simplicity 🌊 and resilience! 💪 Scheduled for release Sunday, November 30th, 2025. Will be available in paperback, hardcover and as an e-book 📚✨

Sign up at http://tinyurl.com/y6mw5zuw to be notified when "Island Surprise: A Bahamian Adventure" is released! Thank you!

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PEANUTS TAYLOR BY ERSKINE & FAY KNOWLES

TRIBUTE TO THE LATE PEANUTS TAYLOR BY ERSKINE & FAY KNOWLES - "CALYPSO ISLAND"

Legendary Bahamian entertainer and congo drummer, the late John Berkley "Peanuts" Taylor sang and recorded "Calypso Island", written by Alice Simms, in 1960. A cover of "Calypso Island" is now sung here by Bahamian guitarist/vocalist Erskine Knowles backed up by his wife Fay, in memory of Peanuts.

Erskine remembers hearing Peanuts' recording of the song often being played on the radio in the sixties and seventies.

Peanuts passed away December 16th, 2024, at the age of eighty-nine. His musical achievements and honours are endless. He travelled throughout the world, promoting The Bahamas with his amazing drum beat. In fact, Peanuts once owned a very popular night club in Nassau called The Drum Beat, as well as other clubs.

When John Berkley Taylor was only four years old, he told internationally renowned dancer and entertainer Paul Meeres at The Chez Paul Meeres Club, Nassau, that he could sing and dance better than him. Paul Meeres disputed this and told the young boy that he was nothing but a peanut! That was how John Berkley "Peanuts" Taylor got his nickname. The child showed Paul Meeres how he could sing and dance and that was the start of Peanuts' career.

Back in the fifties, Erskine used to stop at the Carlton House Hotel, East Street, opposite Batelco (now BTC) on his way home from his job on Bay Street and listen to Peanuts Taylor (drums), George Symonette (piano and vocals), and Harold McNair (flute).

UPDATE ON FAY'S CHILDREN'S BOOK

UPDATE ON FAY'S CHILDREN'S BOOK

Fay Knowles is a Scottish-Bahamian author 🌍✍️ about to make her debut in children's literature with an enchanting illustrated book set in The Bahamas 🇧🇸📚. Stay tuned for a delightful splash of creativity! 💦✨ She is married to Bahamian musician Erskine Knowles 🎶❤️ and has lived in The Bahamas for decades. Discover her published works at Amazon.com/author/fayknowles and follow her blog at fayknowles.blogspot.com. 📖🌟

🎉 Also, join Fay’s Mailing List to stay updated on future releases! 🚀 It’s quick & easy! Sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/y6mw5zuw 🌟

 

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#writersinthebahamas

#ScottishWriters

#BahamianWriters

#featurewriters

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#TheBahamas

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BAHAMIAN MUSICIAN ERSKINE KNOWLES MAKES THE NEWS!

This is a brilliant article about my husband Erskine by Winston D Munnings, Former Diplomat, Journalist and Photographer. Check out his "About" at "Winston's Caribbean Chronicle" (link below).

ℬ𝒶𝒽𝒶𝓂𝒾𝒶𝓃 𝒮𝓅ℴ𝓉𝓁𝒾ℊ𝒽𝓉:

𝕄𝕖𝕖𝕥 𝔸 𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖! 𝕋𝕣𝕦𝕖! 𝔹𝕒𝕙𝕒𝕞𝕚𝕒𝕟:  

𝕄𝕣. 𝔼𝕣𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕖 𝕂𝕟𝕠𝕨𝕝𝕖𝕤

by Winston D. Munnings

About.Me/wdmunnings429 

Erskine Knowles was born and raised on Long Island, one of the serene islands in the Southern Bahamas, where the rhythms of island life influenced his musical journey from an early age. He began his foray into music at the age of fifteen, initially picking up the guitar. However, his musical roots trace back to his childhood, where he occasionally played a small drum. His curiosity and passion for music led him to explore the accordion as well, showcasing his versatility as a musician.

In 1965, Erskine made his debut in the vibrant local music scene by performing with his band, "The Invaders," at the historic Lisbon Club on Bay Street in downtown Nassau. This venue was known for its lively atmosphere and became a favorite spot not just for locals but also for tourists eager to experience the pulsating rhythms of Bahamian music. The band played at various parties and events around the island, captivating audiences with their energetic performances. 

Throughout his life, Erskine has jammed with a diverse array of musicians across the Caribbean and beyond. His travels have taken him to iconic venues such as the Calypso Lounge in Miami Beach, where he collaborated with a talented group from the Caribbean, fostering a rich exchange of musical traditions. He also found himself performing on a cruise ship bound for England, where he entertained returning teachers, and in the rugged landscapes of Scotland, playing alongside lumberjacks in local taverns.

Adding to his eclectic experiences, Erskine has graced numerous pubs in Exeter, Devon, and frequented the renowned former nightclub “The Buzz,” which later transformed into Crazy Johnny's Rock & Roll Club on East Bay Street, Nassau. Each of these experiences contributed to his musical evolution, allowing him to weave together a tapestry of sounds and influences that reflect both his Bahamian roots and his adventurous spirit.

Fay sings “Jeremiah was a Bullfrog” (“Joy to the World”) with Erskine!

Fay and Erskine Knowles sing "Jeremiah was a Bullfrog!" ("Joy to the World").

 “Joy to the World" is a song written by Hoyt Axton and made famous by the band Three Dog Night. The song is also popularly known by its opening lyric, "Jeremiah was a bullfrog". Three Dog Night originally released the song on their fourth studio album, Naturally, in November 1970, and subsequently released an edited version of the song as a single in February 1971. The song, which has been described by members of Three Dog Night as a "kid's song" and a "silly song", topped the singles charts in North America, was certified gold by the RIAA, and has since been covered by multiple artists. (Source: Wikipedia)

 Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles and his wife Fay.

Research and recording by Fay Knowles, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland. Fay's books can be found at https://www.amazon.com/Author/FayKnowles. Join Fay’s Mailing List to be notified of all future releases! It’s quick & easy. Sign up at: http://tinyurl.com/y6mw5zuw   

Her first illustrated children's book set in The Bahamas will be released soon!

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#rocksongs

#JeremiahWasABullfrog

#JoyToTheWorld

#ThreeDogNight

#HoytAxton

 

UPCOMING ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK SET IN THE BAHAMAS

 🎨📖 Inspire young adventurers to explore an exciting journey with my upcoming children's book set in The Bahamas featuring 16 whimsical illustrations (including the cover) as they discover the magic woven into 12 captivating chapters! 🌴🌊✨

📣 Title and Publication date to be announced! 📣 Stay tuned for more details!

SECRETS TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIP PART SEVEN: THE HONEYMOON!

SECRETS TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIP
PART SEVEN: THE HONEYMOON! by Fay & Erskine Knowles

🎉✨ Welcome to Part Seven of our love story - The Honeymoon! I'm Fay, and this is my husband, Erskine Knowles. ❤️ We met in Nassau, Bahamas, back in September 1965. 🎸 Erskine is a talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Long Island, Bahamas, while I'm an author and a singer, born in Stirling, Scotland. After spending years in England, I moved to Canada but quickly escaped to The Bahamas to avoid the brutal winter after just four months. 🌎 I thought I’d only be here for three months, ready to travel the world, but then I met Erskine after just a month! 💍 Nine months later, we were married in this beautiful paradise. Who knew a chance encounter would lead to a lifetime together? 🥰

Did you watch Part One (How we met), Part Two (How we got serious), Part Three (How we got more serious), Part Four (The Engagement), Part Five (The Wedding Preparation), and Part Six (The Wedding)? Look for the videos with a red rose!

EXCITING NEWS! After the next episode Part Eight (The Rest of Our Lives - a little synopsis) this series will be published as a BOOK! Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing list!

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#HowCouplesMet
#LastingRelationships 

#HowToStayTogether
#LongMarriages
#GettingEngaged
#WeddingPreparation
#MiamiWeddingShopping

#GettingMarriedInNassauBahamas
#JamaicanHoneymoons
#BlueMountainInn
#MorgansHarbour
#RioGrande
#ErrolFlynnHotel
#KingstonJamaica

HAPPY BOOK LOVERS' DAY!

 

📚🎉 HAPPY BOOK LOVERS' DAY! 🎉📚 How about treating yourself to one of my books? They are available as ebooks and in paperback! 📖😊 Check out amazon.com/author/fayknowles  ! 📚✨

Mummy, Daddy, I'm Hungry [Children's Book] by Ernestia Fraser

"FLOATING THROUGH LIFE" - AN ORIGINAL BY BAHAMIAN ERSKINE KNOWLES

"FLOATING THROUGH LIFE" - AN ORIGINAL BY BAHAMIAN ERSKINE KNOWLES

Erskine Knowles wrote the first verse of his song "Floating Through Life" while he was walking around Goodman's Bay, Nassau, Bahamas, for exercise in 2018. He noticed how many beachgoers were smoking, drinking or taking drugs. He thought to himself that they were just floating through life like a butterfly, without a care in the world.

"Floating through life" - An Original by Erskine Knowles! Lyrics, music, guitar and vocals by Erskine Knowles (c) 2018

It was after Erskine's surgery in 2013, when he became clinically dead from loss of blood and had to be brought back to life by the doctors, that he was inspired to write more songs. He hadn't written any since the 50's. However, he had kept on playing guitar and singing every chance he could get (in The Bahamas, Miami Beach, on a ship to England, around Devon and Scotland). He had his own band in the mid-sixties at the Lisbon Club, Bay Street, and they also played at parties around New Providence.

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#popsongs
#calypsosongs
#Bahamianguitarists
#Bahamiansingers
#BahamianOriginals
#ErskineKnowlesOriginals

SECRETS TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIP - PART SIX: THE WEDDING!

SECRETS TO A LASTING RELATIONSHIP
PART SIX: THE WEDDING!

🎉✨ Welcome to Part Six of our love story - The Wedding! I'm Fay, and this is my husband, Erskine Knowles. ❤️ We met in Nassau, Bahamas, back in September 1965. 🎸 Erskine is a talented guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Long Island, Bahamas, while I'm an author and a singer, born in Stirling, Scotland. After spending years in England, I moved to Canada but quickly escaped to The Bahamas to avoid the brutal winter after just four months. 🌎 I thought I’d only be here for three months, ready to travel the world, but then I met Erskine after just a month! 💍 Nine months later, we were married in this beautiful paradise. Who knew a chance encounter would lead to a lifetime together? 🥰

Did you watch Part One (How we met), Part Two (How we got serious), Part Three (How we got more serious), Part Four (The Engagement) and Part Five (The Wedding Preparation)? Look for the videos with a red rose!

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#HowCouplesMet #LastingRelationships #HowToStayTogether
#LongMarriages
#GettingEngaged
#WeddingPreparation
#MiamiWeddingShopping
#GettingMarriedInNassauBahamas

"BORN AGAIN" - AN ORIGINAL BY ERSKINE KNOWLES 2014

"BORN AGAIN" - AN ORIGINAL BY ERSKINE KNOWLES 2014

Erskine Knowles first wrote this inspirational song "Born Again" as a prayer in 2014. Then he put music to it and changed it to a song in 2015.

Lyrics, music, guitar and vocals by Erskine Knowles.

Digital track at https://erskineknowles.bandcamp.com/track/born-again

Erskine was born and brought up on Long Island, Bahamas. As a child he played a small drum and learned to play the accordion. He started playing guitar when he was fifteen. In 1965 he had a band called "The Invaders" in the Lisbon Club on Bay Street, Nassau, and played at parties around the island. He's jammed with many musicians over the years in The Bahamas and overseas. 

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#inspirationalsongs

#originalsongsbyBahamians

#Bahamianmusicians

#songsfromTheBahamas

"YOUNG HEARTS" - AN ORIGINAL BY ERSKINE KNOWLES

"YOUNG HEARTS" - AN ORIGINAL BY ERSKINE KNOWLES

Erskine wrote this song "Young Hearts" about when he and Fay first met in September 1965. She had to go back to England that Christmas but she returned one day early on Boxing Day and he proposed!

Lyrics, music, guitar and vocals by Erskine Knowles.
Based on true events when Erskine first met his wife Fay.

Erskine Knowles was born and brought up on Long Island, Bahamas. As a child he played a small drum and learned to play the accordion. He started playing guitar when he was fifteen. In 1965 he had a band called "The Invaders" in the Lisbon Club on Bay Street, Nassau, and played at parties around the island. He's jammed with many musicians over the years in The Bahamas and overseas. 

If you like Fay and Erskine's videos, tips would be much appreciated! Here's the link to drop a few dollars! - https://www.paypal.me/youngheartsforever Thank you!

#soft rock

#originalsongsbyBahamians

#Bahamianmusicians

#lovesongsfromTheBahamas

PROUD TO BE A BAHAMIAN - PHIL STUBBS (COVER ERSKINE KNOWLES)

PROUD TO BE A BAHAMIAN - PHIL STUBBS (COVER ERSKINE KNOWLES)

Bahamian singer, song writer, entertainer and storyteller Phil Stubbs is from Dumfries, Cat Island, but now resides in Grand Bahama. He is well known throughout The Bahamas.

Peachy Thurston, Bahamian History Enthusiast and Admin for the Facebook group “The Bahamas: Past and Present”, says: “Phil Stubbs is well known for his popular songs that describe the beauty of The Bahamas and mention the people and Bahamian culture. In his lyrics, Stubbs encourages Bahamians to lift their heads, persevere and live together in harmony.”

 Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.

Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

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#PhilStubbs

#BahamianEntertainers

#ProudtobeABahamian

#BahamianHistory

#BahamianCulture

#DumfriesCatIsland

#GrandBahama

#PeachyThurston

#BahamianCoverSongs

 

"INDEPENDENCE MORNING" - PRISCILLA ROLLINS 1973

"INDEPENDENCE MORNING" - PRISCILLA ROLLINS 1973

“Independence Morning” is a song celebrating Bahamian Independence, written by famed Bahamian producer and entertainer Tony McKay a.k.a. Exuma The Obeah Man. It was first performed publicly by Bahamian musical icon Priscilla Rollins on July 10th, 1973, when The Bahamas became an independent nation 🇧🇸 The song beautifully captures the enthusiasm of our newly independent nation. 🎶 Priscilla received widespread acclaim for her patriotic performances. 🌟

Affectionately known as the “Bahamian Queen of Soul”, Priscilla Rollins was a Bahamian entertainer and international recording artist.

Born in Nassau, Bahamas, Priscilla got her musical start as a teenager singing with her mother in a gospel group of the late 50s - 60s called the Strachans Coral Group. As a teenager she also honed her skills singing at various talent shows and matinee dances. In the mid to late 60s Priscilla joined producer Cedric Munnings’ group The Mighty Makers. The group gained much national success and some international notoriety. The group performed at almost all of the hotspots of the era such as the Coyaba Room, Central Highway, and a club called Sin! In 1972 Priscilla left the group to pursue a solo career, teaming up with Tony McKay. McKay took her to New York where she recorded her first album on the former Roulette label. (Source: Discogs.com).

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.

Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

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#IndependenceMorning

#PriscillaRollins

#BahamasIndependence

#BahamasQueenofSoul

#CedricMunnings

#TheMightyMakers

#CoyabaRoom

#CentralHighway

#TonyMcKay

#ExumaObeahMan

#StrachansCoralGroup

#ErskineKnowles

#BahamianCovers

#BahamianMusicians 

OUR WEDDING 59 YEARS AGO!

This is fun! Son Rory did photo animation of our old wedding photo and brought Erskine and me to life!

"59 years ago yesterday July 2nd Erskine and I were married in St Anne's Anglican Church, Fox Hill, Nassau, Bahamas. The priest, Father King, told me he didn't believe in a bride being late for her wedding so he wouldn't marry us if I was late! Imagine how frantic I was when the limousine Erskine had booked for me and the Father Giver, Erskine's boss Mr Ashton (who didn't have a car), didn't turn up for me! Fortunately a good friend of Erskine's, Levi Wilson, stopped by to see if I needed any help. I told him just get me to the church on time please! We sped down Village Road in Levi's old car, along the Eastern Road, with me in full bridal attire, brown paper packages in the back and Levi wearing an old straw hat! I also have a photo of me picking up my skirts and running into the church! Fortunately I got there in time!"

 Look out for the next episode of our series "Secrets to a Successful Relationship" which will be "Part 6 - The Wedding"! For the five previous episodes look for the red rose on the video.

 

#Bahamianweddings

#NassauWeddings

#StAnnesChurchFoxhill

#BahamianCouples

#gettingtothechurchontime

"TAKE ME BACK" COVER - LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS 1965

"TAKE ME BACK" - LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS 1965

Composed by songwriter Teddy Randazzo, "Take Me Back" was a 1965 hit song by Little Anthony and The Imperials.

Acoustic cover by Bahamian guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles and his wife Fay.

Research and recording by Fay Knowles, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

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YOUNG HEARTS FOREVER FEATURED ON ZNS BAHAMAS NATIONAL TV

YOUNGHEARTSFOREVER FEATURED ON ZNS BAHAMAS NATIONAL TELEVISION!

Mataya Cunningham featured Erskine and Fay Knowles of youngheartsforever on "Let's Talk Social", ZNS National TV, Tuesday night June 3rd, 2025! Thank you Mataya! We had no idea we were going to be featured! Great surprise to us! Join us on our journey and follow, like and share!

Mataya ran Erskine's cover "If the Good Lord", which is a popular song from The Bahamas and sung and played by Erskine in a separate video on our tiktok platform. This song was written, arranged and produced by Norris Rex Carroll and performed by “Randolph “Ranny” Knowles & The Revolutions. Released 1974.

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THE INVADERS, THE LISBON CLUB, BAY STREET, NASSAU, BAHAMAS 1965

THE INVADERS, THE LISBON CLUB, BAY STREET, NASSAU 1965

A popular 1965 Bahamian band, The Invaders, at The Lisbon Club, Nassau Bahamas.

Background music: "Nassau Samba", "Uncle Lou", and "The Crow"/"Bullfrog" by George Symonette from back in the 1950's. These songs are all sung here as a calypso medley by Erskine Knowles.

Erskine used to stop at the Carlton House Hotel, East Street, Nassau, opposite Batelco (now BTC) on his way home from work on Bay Street and listen to George Symonette (piano and vocals), Peanuts Taylor (drums) and Harold McNair (flute).

His band "The Invaders" played in The Lisbon Club, Bay Street, Nassau, Bahamas (it used to be located near where Hoffer's is now) for about six months in 1965. They went on from there to play at parties leading up to Christmas and New Year. Left to right: Lorin Cartwright (singing and shaking maracas), Peter Catalyn [Catalano] (drums) and Erskine Knowles (electric guitar and vocals).

Fay used to sing with them sometimes in The Lisbon Club, which was run by Johnny ("Long John Silver") from Portugal. Sometimes she'd pop across the road and sing in The Purple Onion too. Later Johnny and his Jamaican wife moved to Jamaica.

Erskine had sent this photo to his mother on Long Island, with an inscription, sending her his love. You can still see the faint writing on the photo.

Background music - acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.

Research by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

Adaptation of picture to video and background music added: Fay and Erskine's son Rory Knowles.

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"HOW GREAT THOU ART" AUTHOR PAUL BETHEL & MUSICIAN ERSKINE KNOWLES

"HOW GREAT THOU ART" IMPROMPTU MUSICAL GET TOGETHER BAHAMIAN AUTHOR PAUL BETHEL & MUSICIAN/SINGER/SONGWRITER ERSKINE KNOWLES

A good friend of ours, Bahamian author Paul Bethel, stopped by yesterday afternoon and he and Erskine had an impromptu musical get together, singing "How Great Thou Art". They had never sung together before, but Paul sings in his church.

THE BACKGROUND TO THIS BEAUTIFUL HYMN:

Young Swedish Pastor Carl Boberg and some friends were walking home in 1885 to Mönsterås from Kronobäck, Sweden, where they had participated in an afternoon church service. A thundercloud appeared on the horizon and lightning flashed across the sky. Strong winds swept over the meadows and billowing fields of grain.

The thunder pealed in loud claps. Then rain came in cool fresh showers. In a little while the storm was over, and a rainbow appeared. 

When Boberg arrived home, he opened the window and saw the bay of Mönsterås like a mirror before him. From the woods on the other side of the bay, he heard the song of a thrush and the church bells were tolling in the quiet evening. It was this series of sights, sounds, and experiences that inspired his writing of the song "O Store Gud" which became the Christian hymn “How Great Thou Art”.

The English version of the hymn and its title are a loose translation by the English missionary Stuart K. Hine from 1949. The hymn was popularised by George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows during Billy Graham's crusades.

It was voted the British public's favourite hymn by BBC's Songs of Praise. "How Great Thou Art" was ranked second (after "Amazing Grace") on a list of the favourite hymns of all time in a survey by Christianity Today magazine in 2001 and in a nationwide poll by Songs Of Praise in 2019.

(Source: Wikipedia).

Sung here by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas and Bahamian author Paul Bethel.

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“IF THE GOOD LORD (NEVER GOES ON HOLIDAY)” NORRIS CARROLL/RANNY KNOWLES

Just had to share this cover song by my husband Erskine Knowles, as it's such fun!

“IF THE GOOD LORD (NEVER GOES ON HOLIDAY)”

This is a popular song from The Bahamas. Written, Arranged and Produced by Norris Rex Carroll. Performed by “Randolph “Ranny” Knowles & The Revolutions. Released 1974.

Famous Bahamian entertainer and singer Nita Ellis, daughter of the renowned Count Bernadino, also recorded this song.

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas.
Research and recording by Erskine's wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

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COMING SOON - AN ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK SET IN THE BAHAMAS

COMING SOON Fay is a Scottish-Bahamian author 🌍✍️ about to make her debut in children's literature with an enchanting illustrated book set in The Bahamas 🇧🇸📚. Stay tuned for a delightful splash of creativity! 💦✨ She is married to Bahamian musician Erskine Knowles 🎶❤️ and has lived in The Bahamas for decades. Discover her published works at Amazon.com/author/fayknowles and follow her blog at fayknowles.blogspot.com. 📖🌟

MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE – COVER BY ERSKINE & FAY KNOWLES

"Michael, Row the Boat Ashore" is a traditional spiritual first noted during the American Civil War at St. Helena Island, one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina. The song was sung by former slaves whose owners had abandoned the island before the Union navy arrived to enforce a blockade. Charles Pickard Ware was an abolitionist and Harvard graduate who had come to supervise the plantations on St. Helena Island from 1862 to 1865, and he wrote down the song in music notation as he heard the freedmen sing it. Ware's cousin William Francis Allen reported in 1863 that the formerly enslaved Black Americans sang the song as they rowed him in a boat across Station Creek.

The song was first published in 1867 in Slave Songs of the United States by Allen, Ware, and Lucy McKim Garrison. Folk musician and educator Tony Saletan rediscovered it in 1954 in a library copy of that book and introduced it into the American folk music revival.

The best-known recording was released in 1960 by the U.S. folk band The Highwaymen; that version briefly reached number-one hit status as a single. (Source: Wikipedia). Peter, Paul and Mary also recorded this song.

Acoustic cover by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Erskine Knowles from The Bahamas and his wife Fay, an author, long-time resident of The Bahamas and originally from Scotland.

Erskine often struck up this song at parties and gigs throughout The Bahamas and attendees loved to join in the chorus!

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