Mighty Sparrow's Rise to Musical Royalty

Experience the journey of the Mighty Sparrow, the Calypso King who won the Road March and Calypso King competitions in 1956. Learn about his rise to fame and his impact on the music industry!
THE MIGHTY SPARROW in 1956, won Road March and Calypso King competitions with his most famous song, "Jean and Dinah"
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THE MIGHTY SPARROW in 1956, won Road March and Calypso King competitions with his most famous song, "Jean and Dinah" (aka "Yankees Gone", a song celebrating the departure of US troops from Trinidad). His prize for winning the Calypso King title was $40.
Song: Drunk and Disorderly
Artist: Sparrow
Song: School Days
Artist: Sparrow
Song: We Pass That Stage
Artist: Sparrow
Song: Saltfish
Artist: Sparrow
Song: London Bridge
Artist: Sparrow
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Oh yeah I don't think that there's any other calypsoian that will be able to put together lyrics like the mighty sparrow, he is one of the greatest in the world.

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This program brings me back many years, LOVE IT...ONELOVE.

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Sparrow is the undisputed Master of the artform known as Calypso.

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The Supreme calypso king of the world . without a doubt .

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Roger Rousco yes you are

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Otis

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Roger Rousco sparow

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Mighty Sparrow Grenada 🇬🇩 Great ki ng calpyso

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