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Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Calypso Gold
Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Calypso Gold

The Rough Guide To Calypso Gold

Various Artists

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Format: CD

Cat No: RGNET1336CD

Release Date:  28 August 2015

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Digipak

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633133622

Genres:  World Music  

Release Date:  12 February 2016

Label:  World Music Network

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  605633633627

Genres:  World Music  

  • Description

    The anthology of the best Calypso from Trinidad from rare early recordings up to the zenith of the 1950s calypso craze.

    From the 1920s legendary string orchestras through the forties with the emergence of King Radio, to the worldwide recognition of Calypso in the fifties with Lord Pretender, and the legends Lord Kitchener and The Mighty Bomber, The Rough Guide To Calypso Gold delivers a taste of real Calypso.

    Description

    The anthology of the best Calypso from Trinidad from rare early recordings up to the zenith of the 1950s calypso craze. From the 1920s legendary string orchestras through the forties with the emergence of King Radio, to the worldwide recognition of Calypso in the fifties with Lord Pretender, and the legends Lord Kitchener and The Mighty Bomber, The Rough Guide To Calypso Gold delivers a taste of real Calypso.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. SIR LANCELOT - Scandal in the Family
      • 2. KING RADIO - Mathilda
      • 3. LORD PRETENDER - Human Race
      • 4. CALYPSO ROSE - Rum & Coca Cola
      • 5. CARESSER - Edward the VIII
      • 6. THE MIGHTY BOMBER - Ugly Woman
      • 7. LION - Mary Ann
      • 8. RELATOR - Nora
      • 9. LORD KITCHENER - Ah Bernice
      • 10. DUKE OF IRON - The Lost Watch
      • 11. TIGER - Gold in Africa
      • 12. KISKEDEE TRIO - Congo Barra
      • 13. CARESSER - Madame Khan
      • 14. ATILLA - La Reine Maribeau
      • 15. SAM MANNING - Amba Calay
      • 16. BELASCO’S ORCHESTRA FEAT HOUDINI - Blow Wind Blow
      • 17. HOUDINI - Caroline
      • 18. MONROSE’S STRING ORCHESTRA - Old Lady Old Lady
      • 19. HOUDINI - Uncle Jo’ Gimme Mo’
      • 20. KING RADIO - Man Smart Woman Smarter

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Sir Lancelot - Scandal In The Family                 
      • 2. Calypso Rose - Rum & Coca Cola             
      • 3. Lord Kitchener - Ah Bernice                          
      • 4. Caresser - Edward The Viii                      
      • 5. The Mighty Bomber - Ugly Woman          
      • 6. King Radio - Man Smart Woman Smarter   
      • 7. Lion - Mary Ann                                                                  
      • 8. Relator - Nora                                                                  

      Side 2

      • 9. Lord Pretender - Human Race                                  
      • 10. Duke Of Iron - The Lost Watch                                   
      • 11. Sam Manning - Amba Calay                                       
      • 12. Belasco’s Orchestra Feat Houdini - Blow Wind BlowÂ

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