Best of Calypso 1912-1952

Calypso classics from the ‘Golden Age of Calypso’ with The Roaring Lion, Houdini, Lord
Kitchener, Sir Lancelot, The Duke of Iron and others, including even Ella Fitzgerald as well as
the Andrews Sisters!
“Quick-witted, knowing observation of human behaviour and comment on its absurd
aspects are the bill of fare offered in calypso…” an adventurous and fun album covering four
decades of Calypso music from Trinidad & Tobago.

1. The Roaring Lion: Mary Ann - 2:24
2. The Roaring Lion: Ugly Woman - 2:31
3. Houdini: Arima Tonight, Sangre Grande Tomorrow Night - 2:23
4. Phil Madison: Caroni Swamp - 2:56
5. Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan & his Tympani Five: Stone Cold Dead in the Market - 2:42
6. Houdini: Caroline - 3:02
7. Duke of Iron: The Lost Watch - 2:56
8. Belasco's Orchestra: Germaine - 2:50
9. Kiskedee Trio: Congo Bara - 2:57
10. Atilla: Fire Brigade - 2:30
11. Houdini: Uncle Jo' Gimme Mo' - 3:07
12. Sam Manning: Lieutenant Julian - 2:57
13. King Radio: Mathilda - 2:41
14. Sir Lancelot: Scandal in the Family - 2:59
15. The Roaring Lion: Jouvert Barrio - 2:53
16. Belasco's Orchestra: Good Night Ladies and Gents - 3:03
17. Lord Kitchener: Saxophone Number 1 - 2:47
18. Andrews Sisters: Rum & Coca Cola - 3:10

Total playing time: 51:44 min.