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Nelson returned to The Jayes in late 1977, and was replaced the following year by Despite this success, Rose left the group in 1984 to resume his solo career after falling out with Simpson,Black Uhuru, now reduced to Simpson alone, had been booked to play at an awards ceremony in California, which coincidentally had original Uhuru members Don Carlos and Garth Dennis on the bill, and they took the opportunity to reunite the original line-up for a performance at the event, and decided to continue afterwards.In February 2004, it was announced in the Jamaican press that Simpson and Michael Rose had reunited under the name "Black Uhuru feat. The group began working extensively with Sly and Robbie, and recorded a string of successful singles, including "General Penitentiary" a re-recording of Rose's solo hit "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", and "Shine Eye Gal", which featured guest guitarist Keith Richards. Shine eye gal is a trouble to a man / Shine eye gal is a trouble to a man / I rise early looking some tea (rise early) Discovered using Shazam, the music discovery app. Michael Rose".In 2008, Simpson took on lead vocal duties, and in 2012 the group recorded a new album, Black Uhuru undertook a US tour in 2016 with Andrew Bees on lead vocals and Elsa Green on backing vocals. Black Uhuru- Shine Eye Gal (aka Shine Eye Girl) Shine eye gal is a trouble to a man Shine eye gal is a trouble to a man I arise early looking some tea (rise early) Black Uhuru - Shine Eye Gal (Lupo Re-Fix) (FREE DOWNLOAD) Hit the thumbs up and leave a comment! The band now took on their most familiar name, Black Uhuru. Singer Onesty opened for the band. Lyrics to 'Shine Eye Gal' by Black Uhuru.