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The Real Calypso: 1927-1946

Various Artists
The Real Calypso: 1927-1946
This compilation is an introduction to the golden age of calypso and to some of its greatest exponents. The genre is known for its incisive social commentary, and the songs on this album retain the spirit and irreverence of calypso at home in Trinidad and Tobago.

Track Listing

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Edward the VIII Caresser 03:10  
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102
Bing Crosby Roaring Lion 02:56  
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103
Louis-Schmeling Fight Atilla the Hun and Roaring Lion 02:31  
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104
G-Man Hoover Gerald Clark and His Calypso Orchestra vocal by Sir Lancelot 03:11  
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105
War Executor, Caresser, Atilla the Hun, and Roaring Lion 03:10  
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106
Five Year Plan Atilla the Hun 03:08  
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107
Yankee Dollar Lord Invader 02:32  
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201
Four Mills Brothers Roaring Lion 02:49  
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202
Money Is King The Growling Tiger 03:00  
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203
Always Marry a Pretty Woman Lord Beginner 02:24  
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204
New York Subway Lord Invader 02:26  
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205
Three Friends Advice The Executor 03:05  
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206
Let Go My Hand Sam Manning 02:52  
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207
Miss Bombilla Brown Atilla the Hun 02:42