Kelvin Pope, better known as The Mighty Duke (1932 – January 14, 2009) was … Read Full Bio ↴Kelvin Pope, better known as The Mighty Duke (1932 – January 14, 2009) was a Trinidadian calypsonian. He was born in Point Fortin.
Pope left a career working at Shell Oil to perform calypso music. In the 1950s, he played locally in his hometown, then began playing in San Fernando at the Southern Brigade Calypso Tent. In 1964 he relocated to Port of Spain and performed at the Original Young Brigade.
He won the National Calypso King title for four years straight (1968–1971): In 1968 with "What Is Calypso" and "Social Bacchanal", in 1969 with "Black Is Beautiful" and "One Foot Visina", then in 1970 singing "Brotherhood of Man" and "See Through" and finally, in 1971 he won the competition performing "Mathematical Formula" and "Melvine & Yvonne". Furthermore he was noted for exploring ideas such as black consciousness and global politics in his lyrics. Lord Nelson was one of many for whom he composed music. In 1987, his "Thunder" was awarded the Road March prize.
Pope died on January 14, 2009 at 1:05 pm in St. Clair (Port-of-Spain), Trinidad and Tobago of myelofibrosis, which he had been battling for five years.
Pope left a career working at Shell Oil to perform calypso music. In the 1950s, he played locally in his hometown, then began playing in San Fernando at the Southern Brigade Calypso Tent. In 1964 he relocated to Port of Spain and performed at the Original Young Brigade.
He won the National Calypso King title for four years straight (1968–1971): In 1968 with "What Is Calypso" and "Social Bacchanal", in 1969 with "Black Is Beautiful" and "One Foot Visina", then in 1970 singing "Brotherhood of Man" and "See Through" and finally, in 1971 he won the competition performing "Mathematical Formula" and "Melvine & Yvonne". Furthermore he was noted for exploring ideas such as black consciousness and global politics in his lyrics. Lord Nelson was one of many for whom he composed music. In 1987, his "Thunder" was awarded the Road March prize.
Pope died on January 14, 2009 at 1:05 pm in St. Clair (Port-of-Spain), Trinidad and Tobago of myelofibrosis, which he had been battling for five years.
Outrageous
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cool4rocknroll
This brings back memories. One of Duke's long time masterpiece from 1988. Lyrics go like this "Tonight were gonna be outrageous, Tonight were going on to get on bad" I'm gonna miss you Duke. I enjoyed your work over the years.
cool4rocknroll
Tribute to Mighty Duke R.I.P. (1930 - 2009). You were one of my favorite calypsonians out of Trinidad & Tobago. You shall be missed and remembered through your music.
Nick P
This tune is just badass from a genius we took for granted who gave us waist-wrenching legends like Mr. Jarvis and comedic dialogues like Freaking Streaking. You have to be patient to get the best part of this rendition though. It is the part that includes and follows, "Get orrn bard...get orn bard...get on.." The short piece of instrumental is reminiscent of the iron section of a steel band. Tantalizing!
Sharmela Parboji
Heart pumping and feet movin' Thank you!!!
David Clarke
That song was in my head for a very long time
Ricky B
Man is a Soca Legend!! Tonight while listening to this i will be outrageous and get on Bad!! Salute the Duke
Riyadh Rafique
The Mighty Duke (1932-2009) had some classic Calypso/Soca tunes. "Outrageous" from the Poison LP (1988) JW Records was one of them. Another from this LP would be "South Africa Must Be Free" & "Please Explain". Remember Duke won the Calypso Crown from (1968-1971) when he kept on challenging the Mighty Sparrow.
Riogi
I am just discovering this Calypso genius. I love his music very much!
rashmail
R.I.P Duke
Claudia Claudia
Most of these nice artist like they died RIP duke