Five decades after they first rose to prominence on Jamaica’s iconic rocksteady scene, the enduring veteran musical duo Keith and Tex continues to create new work, putting their distinctive reggae spin on timeless tracks with the release of their latest cover: the beloved standard *Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps*. The long-running pair first hatched the idea for a project reimagining underrated, widely loved classic songs last year, when the pair began brainstorming selections for their new cover series, and *Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps* quickly emerged as one of their top choices. Their reimagined version of the track hit streaming and digital platforms this past March, with production credits shared across Carl Fletcher, Basil “Benbow” Creary, and Keith Rowe. This new release marks the follow-up to their well-received 2024 take on Bobby Caldwell’s blue-eyed soul staple *What You Won’t Do For Love*, which transformed the smooth R&B original into a vibrant reggae cut. First penned by Cuban composer Osvaldo Farres, the track has an 77-year recorded history, with previous versions cut by legendary artists ranging from Desi Arnaz and Doris Day to Bing Crosby and Jamaican reggae great Dennis Brown. For the duo, reinterpreting these classic tracks is all about leaving their own creative mark on material that already resonates with audiences around the world. “Our approach to covering songs is to make it our own and in our style,” Keith explained in an interview with Jamaica Observer Online. “The decision to cover ‘Perhaps’ was taken after a conversation with my friends about doing covers of obscure, and well-loved songs. Perhaps it was the first song we recorded.” What makes Keith and Tex stand out among the acts that emerged during rocksteady’s peak 1966–1968 heyday is their ongoing commitment to recording and performing. Though the pair now lives on opposite sides of North America—Keith resides in Tampa, Florida, while Tex has been based in Toronto, Canada for decades—that geographic distance has not slowed their output. The duo got their start over 50 years ago under the guidance of legendary Jamaican producer Derrick Harriott, scoring multiple top hits on the Jamaican music charts with fan favorites including *Don’t Look Back*, *Tonight*, and *Stop That Train*. In the decades since, they have maintained a consistent work schedule: they tour regularly across Europe and Australia, and drop a full new album every two years. Their most recent full-length project, *Gun Life*, was released in 2025 through Spanish label Liquidator Records, setting the stage for this latest string of single releases that see them continuing to celebrate the music that shaped their careers. The release of their new *Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps* cover underscores not just the duo’s enduring relevance in the global reggae scene, but also the timeless appeal of well-crafted classic songs that continue to draw new interpretations from generations of artists.
