As winter is coming (according to Game of thrones and to the snow in my yard) and news from earth are not that good, let's try to have some fun with music from Bahamas.
George Symonette was the king of that specific kind of calypso from Nassau (more info about the style here :https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goombay).
This LP is a good reflect of the fun and good humor carried by that style, and is also a "madeleine de Proust" to me, as my dad used to play an old tape of it.
I have been searching for this one for a long time now and was very pleased to finally got my hand on it for a few bucks, thanks to Paperstax NY based auctions.
The copy is in very good condition and sounds great even though it was issued in 1956!
As you can expect from calypso, the songs are a mix of "earthy humor", to quote the backcover text, and sexually orientated jokes like the favorite tune of mine Freckles (first tune on B side).
Hope you like it , summer vibes to enjoy your winter, perfect to sip a good aged Caroni rum by an open fire when it's cold outside, trust me.
As always, click on the blue link above to DL the whole album, sit back, relax and have a good listening.
Specially livicated to my old man, bon anniversaire Papa!
Peace,
Ben
