For me the greatest 'nation building' song of Trnindad and Tobago ever, ever! ...... Discipline, Tolerance and Production.... To build a strong and better nation, I say.. That is the main foundation So, come let us work hand in hand Because this is our land Come my brother, come my sister Let us build a nation together
This song was composed by Merchant in response to the disunity caused in T&T by some political parties during 1981 general elections campaign that was brought on by the sudden death of Prime Minister Eric Williams on 29th March 1981. I believe this song was recorded in Trinidad in 1982 and was released that year on the Network Productions label. See this link for confirmation: www.discogs.com/Merchant-Come-Let-Us-Build-A-Nation-Togedda/release/13710276
The Merchant died after a long period of suffering, abandoned and forgotten by his fellow citizens. A genius who never received his deserved rcognition during his lifetime.
A truly national classic. The lyrics are strong; the musicians world class. The riffs throughout and instrumental ramajé at the end showcased the power of our musicians and the arranger/composer. RIP Merchant. God bless our nation.
Thank you bro - yuh know how long ah looking for this - mih heart duhs grieve for de days when we artists was also but ideas for we and we society - Merchant, Shadow, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh - we now only bombarded by partiers, feters, winers. Any way thanks, I just biased, yuh see de plantation brought our ancestors as people who were viewed as lesser than people - i still preoccupied with overturning de plantation sistem - still in virile and dominant!
Watch that name! Come Let Us Build A Nation Togedda by Merchant (Dennis Williams Franklyn) (Side A1) Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM; (Side B1 = Rub-A-Dub Soka) Label: Network Productions (2) - 004; Long Live Kaiso Released 1982, Barbados; Genre: Reggae; Style: Soca
Hmm...nice that this is still relevant...great lyrics and cool vibe melody, easy to remember and sing along with...kudos to you fellow writer/composer! 🙂Thanks for sharing, Mr. Rostant
For me the greatest 'nation building' song of Trnindad and Tobago ever, ever! ......
Discipline, Tolerance and Production....
To build a strong and better nation, I say..
That is the main foundation
So, come let us work hand in hand
Because this is our land
Come my brother, come my sister
Let us build a nation together
Trini3nity sotrue
This song was composed by Merchant in response to the disunity caused in T&T by some political parties during 1981 general elections campaign that was brought on by the sudden death of Prime Minister Eric Williams on 29th March 1981.
I believe this song was recorded in Trinidad in 1982 and was released that year on the Network Productions label. See this link for confirmation: www.discogs.com/Merchant-Come-Let-Us-Build-A-Nation-Togedda/release/13710276
Thanks for the history lesson 🖒
The Merchant died after a long period of suffering, abandoned and forgotten by his fellow citizens.
A genius who never received his deserved rcognition during his lifetime.
Michael N Thomas
So true my brother a forgotton icon so sad
Indeed... You know how man artistes sang songs from merchant and he got paid pittance
so sad i didnt know 😢😭😧☹😟😞😔
It hurts my heart to read this!
A truly national classic. The lyrics are strong; the musicians world class. The riffs throughout and instrumental ramajé at the end showcased the power of our musicians and the arranger/composer. RIP Merchant. God bless our nation.
That's music, these are the songs for the young people in Trinidad to listen and learn, not the shit they singing nowadays
this should be the anthem for the youths .....the missing generation. God bless our NATION.
so true
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the greatest composer ever
I grow up to this wish to could go back an discover the beautiful country we had love it
The best Calypsonian that ever lived!! A masterpiece
This song and singer means a great deal to Trinidad and Tobago
...especially at a time like now.
Greg Fouchongy
this should be a national song!
Thank you bro - yuh know how long ah looking for this - mih heart duhs grieve for de days when we artists was also but ideas for we and we society - Merchant, Shadow, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh - we now only bombarded by partiers, feters, winers.
Any way thanks, I just biased, yuh see de plantation brought our ancestors as people who were viewed as lesser than people - i still preoccupied with overturning de plantation sistem - still in virile and dominant!
My favourite calypso of all time!!
this song was sung with real passion and sincerity. True calypso artiste
Watch that name!
Come Let Us Build A Nation Togedda by Merchant (Dennis Williams Franklyn) (Side A1)
Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM; (Side B1 = Rub-A-Dub Soka)
Label: Network Productions (2) - 004; Long Live Kaiso
Released 1982, Barbados; Genre: Reggae; Style: Soca
Thank You Merchant!!! Timeless stuff
Should be taught in our schools... great, very powerful tune
I love this song it's a beautiful truth ❤blessing to our people off Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
True gold
Everything is good about this song the lyrics the music and chorus singers timeless Merchant
simply perfect couldn"t be sung better
loving dis song .wish I cud here merchant .one super power.
Beautiful everliving music ☀️
Songs like this make me me sooo proud to be Trinbagonian🇹🇹❤️
Hmm...nice that this is still relevant...great lyrics and cool vibe melody, easy to remember and sing along with...kudos to you fellow writer/composer! 🙂Thanks for sharing, Mr. Rostant
i have to sing this song for calypso competition
Relevant for a lost generation!
This music make me remember when I spent caenival time in 1.969 en Trinidad. Black Power in their point.
The great lost artform, writing songs like these.
Loving this song
Love it ❤❤❤.
Big Big TUNE ....well written classic
Thank you so much for this great song RIP
wow good music
Excellent song
This song is great
So truth
All is well thank God bless your sailors still alive nevertheless
come my brother come my sister
lets work hand in hand
let us build a nation together
Check Mighty Sniper
A Prolific Piece from "Merchant"
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