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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.
Track listing:
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
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