The Pineapples from the Dawn of Time released a double A-sided single in 1986 with “Too Much Acid (Is a Bad Trip”) on one side and “Saha (Maltese Kind of Loving”) on the other. Both songs appeared on their Shocker album the following year and then the Pineapples dissolved a year later. They have reformed a few times over the years, playing shows, mainly in their hometown of Brisbane. Sadly, original drummer Michael Hiron died in 2001 and bass player Rod McLeod in 2023.

The Pineapples from the Dawn of Time’s “Saha” is an incredible song: timeless, mysterious, drenched in Sixties magic. A one-off band called The Trolleys were brave enough to record a cover of “Saha” and they were blessed to get a photocopy of the original lyrics by Clem Lukey to guide them along. This was instigated by Rod and his wife Carolyne, who went to primary school in Canberra with Nic from the Trolleys. Small world! Thanks Carolyne.

The Trolleys are Tom Morgan on guitar and lead vocals, Leticia Nischang, also on lead vocals, Alison Galloway is on the drums and Nic plays an assortment of instruments and some backing vocals. Recorded in the non-winery section of the Hunter Valley 2023-2026.

Dedicated to Rod McLeod and Michael Heron.