calypso

Originally released in 1956, Belafonte’s third album was the first full-length gramophone LPs to sell over one million copies, topping the charts for 31 weeks on the strength of hits like “Jamaica Farewell” and the immortal “Banana Boat (Day-O)”. Mostly consisting of music written by the Trinidadian songwriter Lord Burgess, Calypso had an incredible impact on popular music of the 50’s and 60’s, bringing Caribbean rhythms to a wider audience and making Belafonte one of the most successful Caribbean-American pop stars in history. An absolute landmark in 50’s American Pop Culture.
Track listing -
Side A: 1. Day O 2. I Do Adore Her 3. Jamaica Farewell 4. Will His Love Be like His Rum? 5. Dolly Dawn Side B: 1. Star O 2. The Jack-Ass Song 3. Hosanna 4. Come Back Liza 5. Brown Skin Girl 6. Man Smart (Woman Smarter)"