Calypso Kings and Pink Gin
Various Artists
In a tent somewhere in Port of Spain, calypso kings of past years gather to exchange extemporaneous lyrical insults, just like a game of ping pong. The result is highly amusing, highly enlightening and highly creative. Those assembled include legendary rivals Lord Melody and Mighty Sparrow, besides King Fighter, King Solomon and Nat-Hepburn with the March of Dimes Quartet. (Be sure to listen to SWF40453 Calypso Awakening from the Emory Cook Collection.)
Track Listing
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101
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Dear Sparrow | Lord Melody | 4:18 | |
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102
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Senorita | March of Dimes | 2:03 | |
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103
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Jonah and the Bake | Lord Melody | 3:08 | |
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104
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Silly Meal | King Fighter | 3:00 | |
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105
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PNM Balisier | Mighty Cypher | 2:33 | |
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106
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Mornin' Time | King Solomon | 2:41 | |
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107
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Road March Hit Tunes | Tent Band | 4:52 | |
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201
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Creature from the Black Lagoon | Lord Melody | 3:36 | |
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202
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Situation in Trinidad | Mighty Sparrow | 3:00 | |
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203
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General Election | March of Dimes | 3:14 | |
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204
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Sailor Man | Mighty Sparrow | 2:49 | |
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205
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Picong (Duel with Insults at Six Inches) | The Mighty Sparrow and Lord Melody | 4:23 | |
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206
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Naughty Boy | Chaing-Kai-Sheik | 2:09 | |
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207
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Belafonte | King Solomon | 1:48 |
Album Info
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