The Merrymen
1) The Merrymen, sometimes written as The MerryMen, are a popular calypso b… Read Full Bio ↴1) The Merrymen, sometimes written as The MerryMen, are a popular calypso band from Barbados.
The Merrymen's career spans four decades, from the early 1960s to the 2000s. At their height they were popular not just throughout the Caribbean, but they had also managed to reach the number one spot on the charts of several European countries.[1]
Their trademark sound is an upbeat form of calypso, reminiscent of what was popular in the Caribbean in the late 60's and early 70's, that samples liberally from latin, funk, tuk and spouge musical styles. Lead singer Emile Straker's whistling is one of the most distinctive components of their sound, and often serves as the primary focus of the musical interludes in their songs. They have produced several memorable covers in this style, including versions of "Island in the Sun" (originally by Harry Belafonte), "Jamaica Farewell", "Hot Hot Hot" and "Mary's Boy Child".
In addition to their characteristic sound, they are also known for the distinctive costumes they wear while performing and on their album and promotional photographs. The costumes are inspired by troubadour costumes from the High Middle Ages, a nod to the one of the inspirations for their name (which may also refer to 14th century outlaws[2], or Robin Hood's band of "Merry Men").
For many years they played regular shows aboard the Jolly Roger cruise in Barbados, but now have a much more limited appearance schedule, performing at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary in an after hours dinner show.
2) Formed Stockholm, Sweden
Disbanded 1965 //
Members Leif Sundberg (guitar), Birger "Biggen" Sivertsson (guitar), Perre B. Brickman (bass), Åke "Buddha" Berg (drums), Bill Öhrström (vocals, harmonica), Bo Hansson (guitar, organ), Hans Nitzler (organ)
Bo Hansson later in Hansson & Karlsson is most famous for his solo records, Magician's Hat, The Lord of the Rings, Attic Thoughts and Watership Down.
Appears on: Pebbles Vol. 20: The Continent Lashes Back! European Garage Rock Part 4: Sweden
The Merrymen's career spans four decades, from the early 1960s to the 2000s. At their height they were popular not just throughout the Caribbean, but they had also managed to reach the number one spot on the charts of several European countries.[1]
Their trademark sound is an upbeat form of calypso, reminiscent of what was popular in the Caribbean in the late 60's and early 70's, that samples liberally from latin, funk, tuk and spouge musical styles. Lead singer Emile Straker's whistling is one of the most distinctive components of their sound, and often serves as the primary focus of the musical interludes in their songs. They have produced several memorable covers in this style, including versions of "Island in the Sun" (originally by Harry Belafonte), "Jamaica Farewell", "Hot Hot Hot" and "Mary's Boy Child".
In addition to their characteristic sound, they are also known for the distinctive costumes they wear while performing and on their album and promotional photographs. The costumes are inspired by troubadour costumes from the High Middle Ages, a nod to the one of the inspirations for their name (which may also refer to 14th century outlaws[2], or Robin Hood's band of "Merry Men").
For many years they played regular shows aboard the Jolly Roger cruise in Barbados, but now have a much more limited appearance schedule, performing at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary in an after hours dinner show.
2) Formed Stockholm, Sweden
Disbanded 1965 //
Members Leif Sundberg (guitar), Birger "Biggen" Sivertsson (guitar), Perre B. Brickman (bass), Åke "Buddha" Berg (drums), Bill Öhrström (vocals, harmonica), Bo Hansson (guitar, organ), Hans Nitzler (organ)
Bo Hansson later in Hansson & Karlsson is most famous for his solo records, Magician's Hat, The Lord of the Rings, Attic Thoughts and Watership Down.
Appears on: Pebbles Vol. 20: The Continent Lashes Back! European Garage Rock Part 4: Sweden
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The Merrymen Lyrics
Archie Anyday now i will hear you say goodbye my love And you'll…
Beautiful Barbados Beautiful, beautiful Barbados Gem of the Caribbean Sea Come …
Big Bambo Money in the hand is the Yankee dollar bill Money in…
Big Bamboo Money in the hand is the Yankee dollar bill Money in…
Feeling Hot Hot Hot Ole ole - ole ole / Ole ole - ole…
Hot Hot Hot BASS ORCHESTER BASS ORCHESTER BASS ORCHESTER BASS ORCHESTER …
Mary Ann ... ... ... ... All day, all nights Mary Ann down by…
Yellow Bird Yellow bird, up high in banana tree. Yellow bird, you sit…
Linda Pollard-Lake
on Nut Seller
sssssoooo sweet
Charmaine J Forde
on Nut Seller
"Who calling?
Look muh here Love
Swinging and swing with tray here
Is the old nutseller
Conforts, toffees, package of nuts,
Tell muh what you want young fella
The funniest thing you ever heard
Is to hear her calling
The tray so packed down
To the brim
But not a chance of falling
I never see a thin one yet
They always fat as hell
I believe at night when they get home
They does eat what they don’t sell
The next time you should stop and listen
This is what they say
The toffees, the nuts, the extra stongs,
who calling darling
Look muh here
Oh swinging and swing with tray here
Is the old nutseller
Conforts, toffees, the nuts, the gums
Tell muh what you want young fella
Oh the funniest thing you ever heard
Is to hear her calling
The tray so packed down
To the brim but not a chance to falling
I never see a thin one yet
They always big as hell
I believe at night when they get home
they does eat what they don’t sell
The next time you should stop and
listen..
This is what they say, The toffees, the nuts, the gums,
Look Mistree,
Look Muh here..."