Legendary Soca Pioneer: LORD NELSON Unveiled
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Discover the story of "The Godfather of Soca", Robert Nelson aka Lord Nelson. From his roots as a calypsoian in Trinidad to his rise to fame in America, this video delves into the life and career of the legendary musician. Learn about his impact on the soca genre and how he paved the way for future artists. Don't miss out on this tribute to Lord Nelson's legacy.
Robert Nelson aka Lord Nelson had to seek his fame and fortune in America. And he found it -- although not in the U.S., but back home, where he remains one of the acknowledged Stars of Soca.
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Lord Nelson (born Robert Nelson) had to seek his fame and fortune in America. And he found it -- although not in the U.S., but back home, where he remains one of the acknowledged stars of soca, the mix of soul and calypso that has been the island's musical mainstay since the mid-'70s.
Born and raised in Tobago, Nelson left his homeland after graduating high school, hoping for a better life in Brooklyn. However, he'd hardly had a chance to unpack before he was drafted and sent off with the U.S. forces to Korea, which was where he first showed his talents as a singer and comedian, performing in Army shows.
Later, back on American shores, he began singing with West Indian steel bands in Brooklyn, mostly covering calypso hits in his unique fashion, which went over strongly with the Caribbean community. Still, he never considered writing his own material until he became friendly with another calypsonian, Mighty Duke, who mentored him.
Nelson's own style took from calypso, but also from the American music he heard every day, adding more than an ounce of funk to the proceedings on songs like "La La" and "King Liar," which became Caribbean hits.
While not the first to make soca music, he found a great deal of popularity, to the extent that in 1989 he won the title of Uncrowned King in a competition for off-island artists at Trinidad's annual Carnival. In 1990 he signed with Shanachie, which ensured good distribution for his music -- certainly more than his brethren in the West Indies -- and he was able to go global with his sound, even if he had become part of the digital sound rather than relying on 'real' instruments; his label debut.
When the World Turns Around, offered a digital remake of his earlier album Love You Forever, which had originally appeared on the tiny Joker label. The uncle of another young soca/rapso artist, Mojah, Nelson continues to record and perform.
Song: King Liar
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Garrot Bounce
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: La La
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Meh lover
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: We Like It
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Foreigner
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Ah Goin" and Party Tonight
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Disco Daddy
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Wha Ya Know
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Love You Forever
Artist: Lord Nelson
Song: Bald Head Rasta
Artist: Lord Nelson
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The most vibrant energy of his era on a Soca Stage. Long Live the Legend Lord Nelson.
NELLO.....Lord .....one of de greatest out a Tand T......
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Nello, let them know that you are not a foreigner. You are a son of the soil born and grow in Plymouth 🇹🇹 out River Road, near to Courland River. Let no one ever forget them, you are a born Tobagonian.
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A true, true performer and a dedicated son of the soil. Bless you Nello for all the good entertainment. 🙏😇💝
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ANOTHER CALYPSO LEGEND LORD NELSON ,CARIBBEAN MUSIC ENDLESS AND FOREVER.
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it's so bless to hear this great gifted Robert Nelson. his voice is still powerful. YAHWEH still blessing him. Pa Pa , live on until you are called.
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👏It's a pleasure to see my brother swinging and dancing on stage at this age. All the best to the brother and thanks for sharing.👍✔💯
My pleasure
nice to see Lord Nelson still going strong God bless him may he live to see many more. I enjoyed the show thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
38:41 you know how long I was looking for this video?! #TUNEEEEEE
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Thanks for the insight...I've been wondering why he's so underrated...I LOVE his music and performance style!
He is only underrated by Trinidad people because he is a boss doing the genre that they created. It was the same thing for people from other islands who did the genre as good or better than them.
Living in nyc for decades never traded in his WI roots.From Guyana with love.BIg up Nello.
A true lengen a master in his own class god bless we cant like him again robert lord nelson a real veteran lion d liar meh lover nuf respect
Yes I remember that song when I was in Trinidad 🇹🇹
Legendary Calypsonian Lord Nelson. I am still keeping most of his 7" singles.
Yes he got the mighty sparrow style 😎 👍
A living legend...love 💓
Lord Nelson is a legend,he still has it in him . Will put some of those young boys to shame with his wining.
Blessings Papà ❤️
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Hey Nelson
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Is Lord Nelson still alive?
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Disco daddy is one of his
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An when he throw way he dam clothes, an behave bad....
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LA LA 👏