Showing posts with label Calypso Blues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calypso Blues. Show all posts

CALYPSO BLUES

Posted: Friday, October 1, 2010 | | Labels: , , , 0 comments


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Download Nat King Cole - Calypso Blues (Live)


Over a month ago, Theophilus London with the help of a live band covered Nat King Cole's classic, Calypso Blues.  Even though Theophilus brings amazing new energy to the song, Nat's version as well as the accompanying video can't be replaced.  Not to mention Calypso Blues was one of the first songs Cole reordered and he got to perform it on his show which was the first television show hosted by an African-American.  He originally recorded it in the early fifties but the version must people hear is from 1961.  In 1965, Motown paid tribute to Nat and Marvin Gaye covered it at the age of 26.  Stream and download Marvin's rendition here.  

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CALYPSO BLUES

Posted: Friday, August 20, 2010 | | Labels: , , 0 comments

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Theophilus London - Calypso Blues


Like I've said in the past, Theophilus' music always makes me desire to wear flooded jeans and dance in front of a mirror much like I did when I was six (this is true but give me a break I have rhythmically inclined older sisters).  He's only getting better with every song.  I might have to create the fan site soon.

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