Artist: The Mighty Sparrow
Title: Calypsoes by the Mighty Sparrow
Year Of Release: 2019
Label: Erasmus Black Records
Genre: Calypso, Ska, Folk
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Total Time: 32:11
Total Size: 147 MB
This album is a compilation of some of the Mighty Sparrow's earliest recordings, made in Trinidad. Most date from around 1956-57, and originated from several sources: a four-song EP on the Balisier label titled Calypsoes by the Mighty Sparrow (whose cover is used for this album); a various artists compilation on Balisier titled Calypso Madness; and two Cook Records various artists compilations.
All of these songs are the early definitive recorded versions of these songs. Sparrow later re-recorded "Sailor Man," "Trinidad Carnival," "Carnival Boycott" and "No, Doctor, No."
"Picong Duel" features a duet with Sparrow's longtime friend Lord Melody, with whom he had a longtime, affectionate musical "feud." This song, along with "No, Doctor, No" and "Attempt is as Good as the Act" were recorded live.
Tracklist:01. The Mighty Sparrow - Yankee's Back (2:46)
02. The Mighty Sparrow - The Eye and the Finger (2:25)
03. The Mighty Sparrow - William the Conqueror (2:54)
04. The Mighty Sparrow - Sailor Man (First Version) (2:52)
05. The Mighty Sparrow - Trinidad Carnival (First Version) (2:59)
06. The Mighty Sparrow - Three Calypsonians (3:17)
07. The Mighty Sparrow - Carnival Boycott (First Version) (4:11)
08. The Mighty Sparrow; Lord Melody - Picong Duel (4:23)
09. The Mighty Sparrow - No, Doctor, No (First Version) (3:00)
10. The Mighty Sparrow - Attempt is as Good as the Act (3:24)
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