5019396281028

Best Of Calypso 1912-1952

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: EUCD2810

Release Date:  28 September 2018

Label:  Arc Music

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5019396281028

Genres:  World Music  World Music  

  • Description

    Exciting, Calypso classics from the 'Golden Age of Calypso' - quick-witted, humorous comments on social issues or human behaviour. Satirical songs about scandals, politics, and everything from local to international events, presented in song. Featuring: The Roaring Lion, Houdini, Lord Kitchener, Sir Lancelot, The Duke of Iron and others, including even Ella Fitzgerald as well as the Andrews Sisters!

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Mary Ann - The Roaring Lion
      • 2. Ugly Woman - The Roaring Lion
      • 3. Arima Tonight, Sangre Grande Tomorrow Night - Houdini
      • 4. Caroni Swamp - Phil Madison
      • 5. Stone Cold Dead in the Market - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan & His Tympani Five
      • 6. Caroline - Houdini
      • 7. The Lost Watch - Duke Of Iron
      • 8. Germaine - Belasco's Orchestra
      • 9. Congo Bara - Kiskedee Trio
      • 10. Fire Brigade - Atilla
      • 11. Uncle Jo' Gimme Mo' - Houdini
      • 12. Lieutenant Julian - Sam Manning
      • 13. Mathilda - King Radio
      • 14. Scandal in the Family - Sir Lancelot
      • 15. Jouvert Barrio - The Roaring Lion
      • 16. Good Night Ladies and Gents - Belasco'S Orchestra
      • 17. Saxophone Number 1 - Lord Kitchener
      • 18. Rum & Coca Cola - The Andrews Sisters