Slinger Francisco, better known as The Mighty Sparrow, affectionately dubbe… Read Full Bio ↴Slinger Francisco, better known as The Mighty Sparrow, affectionately dubbed, The Birdie is the unrivaled Calypso King of the World, with a career that spans over 40 years and counting. This artist par excellence has earned his rightful place as "King of the Calypso World" by defeating every other competitor/pretender to his throne. He has entertained audiences across the globe, including, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, to name but a few.
Sparrow's roots are in Gran Roi, a rural fishing village in Grenada. He was born to a poor working class family. They migrated to his adopted homeland, Trinidad, when he was just one year old. He attended the New Town Boys School where he was selected to sing in the boys. choir of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. This was his initial involvement in music. The harmonics of the Gregorian Chants and the Plainsongs of the church that were embedded in him would later affect the depth and intensity of his compositions. His vocal abilities also reflect his childhood role as the head choirboy who sang baritone and tenor in Latin in the church.
Other influences included listening to American street quartets, pop tunes by Nat King Cole and Frankie Laine, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstein, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald with their jazz contributions, and the early calypsoes of Lord Melody, Lord Kitchener, Lord Christo, Lord Invader (of Rum and Coca Cola fame) and the Mighty Spoiler, to name a few.
At the tender age of 20, Sparrow emerged, as the leading Calypsonian with his record-breaking hit, Jean and Dinah. (Yankees Gone, 1956 covered by Harry Belafonte). Throughout the years he managed to showcase his diversity each year with the release of at least one album dating from the catchy Jean and Dinah. in 1956 to Carnival Boycott (1957, a song responsible for the many changes and improvement for mass men, calypsonians and steelband men). This song was eventually responsible for the formation of the Carnival Development Committee. An organization to assist calypsonians, steelband men and mas men. This committee was fully endorsed by the Founding Father of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Eric Eustace Williams.
In 1958 he became the only calypsonian to have had a triple win, in the same year, in the Road March Competition. The calypsoes were P.A.Y.E. (Pay As You Earn, a song that enabled the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, to understand the importance of paying taxes). Russian Satellite (a song reflecting on the act of cruelty to animals) and Theresa (a number where, for the first time in his career, he utilized other languages). In an unprecedented move, he was awarded a cash prize by the Carnival Development Committee, for winning the Road March Competition that year.
In 1959 he released Federation, (a song that reflected his disappointment over the breaking up of the proposed Caribbean Federation). In 1960 his career continued to soar with the melodious May May and Leave the damn Doctor, Royal Jail and Ten to one is Murder followed in 1961. In 1962 he presented us with Sparrow Come Back Home and Model Nation. Dan is the Man in the Van came in 1963 and the Village Ram in 1964.
In 1965 we experienced Congo Man. In that same year Sparrow proved himself a balladeer with his remake of Arthur Prysock's original, Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart accompanied by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. This rendition won him a Gold Record in Holland. He also recorded Frank Sinatra's My Way and Lucho Gatica's "El Reloj".
In 1966, He won the Road March Competition again with Melda and 1967 he advised the youth on the importance of Education. Mr. Walker was his hit in 1968, he won the Road March Competition again in 1969 with Sa Sa Yea and in 1970 he appealed to the people of this world to Love one Another and Lend A Hand. These songs appealed to the country for unity "Unity somehow if Trinidad ever needed you is now".
In 1971 Good Citizen followed and in 1972 he won the Calypso Monarch and Road March Competitions with Drunk and Disorderly. No Kind of Man at all was released in 1973 and We Pass That Stage (a strong social commentary in 1974. In 1975 he gave us a psychological analysis, showing where the rich is envious of the poor with Neurosis of the Rich. The Mayor of Detroit, Coleman Young, also presented him with the keys to the city.
In 1976 we got the humorous Salt Fish, and in 1977 he lead the Caribbean with a tribute to Hasley Crawford, the Olympic Gold Medallist. In the same year, during FESTAC, in Nigeria, Sparrow received the honorary title of Chief of the Yorubas, (which is Chief Omo Wale of Ikoyi).
In 1978 he paid tribute to Penny Commissiong (the first black Miss Universe) with The First Black Miss Universe, and chided Idi Amin Dada, tyrant in Africa. Kerry Packer (a song about the cricket revolution) followed in 1979 and in 1980 the Shah of Iran (Wanted Dead or Alive ). This number was covered by the popular American group, Manhattan Transfer.
Sparrow continued to climb the ladder of success while becoming the most popular caypsonian of all time. He demonstrated year after year, with his social commentaries that the calypsonian is really the eyes and ears of the people. In 1981 he registered his social/political Commentaries. We Like It So and his first chutney contribution Sexy Marajhin another liguistic inclusion. In 1982 he gave us Human Rights and in 1983 another powerful, State of the Union address Capitalism Gone Mad. He added another Road March title to his record in 1984 with Doh Back Back and in 1985 he demonstrated to the youth in the business that he can step up to another level when necessary with Soca Pressure.
Around this same time, Mayor Ed Koch of New York proclaimed March 18th, The Mighty Sparrow Day. He dealt with another evil of society in 1986 advising the vulnerable that Coke Is Not It. In 1987 he thrilled the world with another classic, the humorous Lying Excuses. He made another appearance in Nigeria, this time as Chief Omo Wale of Ikoyi, during his National Tour of Afirca and upon his return he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Letters, from the University of the West Indies. Hence, the reason for Dr. Bird his chronicling of the event at the University of the West Indies, (using humor again as he always does She had a headache and this Dr. Bird performed a myomectamy on her) in 1988.
Manjhay, and Dutch Romance (which gave us a touch of French and Dutch languages) in 1989. In 1990 he gave us Let the Music Play and was inducted into the SUNSHINE Awards Calypso and Steelband Music Hall of Fame on June 24th. That same day the Brooklyn Borough President, Howard Golder proclaimed the day The Mighty Sparrow Day. Another strong social commentary, We Could Make It Easy If We Try and Precious a dedication to his daughter followed in 1991.
Sparrow continued to define the true meaning of "The Calypso King of the World. In 1992 with Both of Them, Crown Heights Justice and Man will Survive. All making a big impact in the Caribbean and the United States.
In 1993 he sang Put On Your Dancing Shoes and More the Merrier and in 1994 told the youth on his heels that Age Is Just A Number and Salvation, underscoring his roots as a choirboy in the church. In 1995 he gave us a course in history where once again he kept the linguistic involvement Democracy In Haiti (Liberte) and a keen sense of observation with the social situation at home This Is Madness, ("Why have we cast aside intelligence and abandon common sense with unprecedented violence for which there is no known defense"). Incidentally these gems earned him third place in the Calypso Monarch Competition. He gave us OJ (the juice is loose) and the Royal Divorce in 1996 and an assortment of Soca Ballads in 1997.
This illustrious lyricist/composer/singer/comedian/entertainer is an 11 time Calypso Monarch. This includes winning the King of Kings Competition (where every monarch in the calypso world is invited to compete against the Mighty Sparrow, each time suffering total defeat at his hands) in Trinidad. He also won the Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival Road March Competition eight (8) times, second only to the Lord Kitchener, (his songs were selected and played most often by the bands in this category). Sparrow received many other University citations and awards from Governments and organizations too numerous to mention.
Now in 1998, The Mighty Sparrow, continues to rule the Calypso/Soca world with his voice, lyrics and melodies. He is demonstrating once more that he is the King. His new release, The Supreme Serenader is full of dance, humor and facts. The first track Paramaribo is not only a beautiful rendition of how he was captivated by the girls in Surinam but it also demonstrates the depth of his thoughts and his gratitude for a land of style and grace.
Santo Domingo is a track full of dance and proof positive that the King is truly global with his music. He will be embraced by the Latino communities around the world for this one. Racism is a very powerful social commentary, both lyrically and musically. In this song, Sparrow once again deals with an issue of international concern while at the same time reflecting on those who have been in the forefront of the struggle.
Willie Dead is a humorously and classically executed double entendre, so convincing that you will mourn for Willie. Another powerful and appealing social commentary is Raperman. The King assumes the role of messenger and protector of women and underscores his position with the following tracks, Born To Love, and Don't Give It Up.
The Mighty Sparrow has proved himself as the Quintessential Calypsonian, par excellence, with over seventy (70) albums to his credit. He is richly endowed with many gifts. He possesses an amazing ability not only to put into works and tempo the exploits of society, but to crown it all with showmanship and appeal. His great contribution to the artform and our lives has unraveled the mysteries of Caribbean life, leaving the professionally trained sociologist and economist befuddled.
A combination of talent, hard work and opportunity enabled Sparrow's ascendance to Calypso King of the World. He brought honor, glory and dignity to an indigenous art form that was once scorned upon by the elite of Caribbean society. He is one extraordinary entertainer who utilizes the medium he masters not just to entertain but also to edify, enlighten, and educate.
The King is currently preparing for the new millennium when he will re-enter the World Monarch and Road March Competitions for a cataclysmic encounter with his competitors.
Without doubt, as The Mighty Sparrow, The King of Kings, is the real Supreme Serenader.
Sparrow's roots are in Gran Roi, a rural fishing village in Grenada. He was born to a poor working class family. They migrated to his adopted homeland, Trinidad, when he was just one year old. He attended the New Town Boys School where he was selected to sing in the boys. choir of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. This was his initial involvement in music. The harmonics of the Gregorian Chants and the Plainsongs of the church that were embedded in him would later affect the depth and intensity of his compositions. His vocal abilities also reflect his childhood role as the head choirboy who sang baritone and tenor in Latin in the church.
Other influences included listening to American street quartets, pop tunes by Nat King Cole and Frankie Laine, Sarah Vaughn, Billy Eckstein, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald with their jazz contributions, and the early calypsoes of Lord Melody, Lord Kitchener, Lord Christo, Lord Invader (of Rum and Coca Cola fame) and the Mighty Spoiler, to name a few.
At the tender age of 20, Sparrow emerged, as the leading Calypsonian with his record-breaking hit, Jean and Dinah. (Yankees Gone, 1956 covered by Harry Belafonte). Throughout the years he managed to showcase his diversity each year with the release of at least one album dating from the catchy Jean and Dinah. in 1956 to Carnival Boycott (1957, a song responsible for the many changes and improvement for mass men, calypsonians and steelband men). This song was eventually responsible for the formation of the Carnival Development Committee. An organization to assist calypsonians, steelband men and mas men. This committee was fully endorsed by the Founding Father of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Eric Eustace Williams.
In 1958 he became the only calypsonian to have had a triple win, in the same year, in the Road March Competition. The calypsoes were P.A.Y.E. (Pay As You Earn, a song that enabled the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, to understand the importance of paying taxes). Russian Satellite (a song reflecting on the act of cruelty to animals) and Theresa (a number where, for the first time in his career, he utilized other languages). In an unprecedented move, he was awarded a cash prize by the Carnival Development Committee, for winning the Road March Competition that year.
In 1959 he released Federation, (a song that reflected his disappointment over the breaking up of the proposed Caribbean Federation). In 1960 his career continued to soar with the melodious May May and Leave the damn Doctor, Royal Jail and Ten to one is Murder followed in 1961. In 1962 he presented us with Sparrow Come Back Home and Model Nation. Dan is the Man in the Van came in 1963 and the Village Ram in 1964.
In 1965 we experienced Congo Man. In that same year Sparrow proved himself a balladeer with his remake of Arthur Prysock's original, Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart accompanied by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. This rendition won him a Gold Record in Holland. He also recorded Frank Sinatra's My Way and Lucho Gatica's "El Reloj".
In 1966, He won the Road March Competition again with Melda and 1967 he advised the youth on the importance of Education. Mr. Walker was his hit in 1968, he won the Road March Competition again in 1969 with Sa Sa Yea and in 1970 he appealed to the people of this world to Love one Another and Lend A Hand. These songs appealed to the country for unity "Unity somehow if Trinidad ever needed you is now".
In 1971 Good Citizen followed and in 1972 he won the Calypso Monarch and Road March Competitions with Drunk and Disorderly. No Kind of Man at all was released in 1973 and We Pass That Stage (a strong social commentary in 1974. In 1975 he gave us a psychological analysis, showing where the rich is envious of the poor with Neurosis of the Rich. The Mayor of Detroit, Coleman Young, also presented him with the keys to the city.
In 1976 we got the humorous Salt Fish, and in 1977 he lead the Caribbean with a tribute to Hasley Crawford, the Olympic Gold Medallist. In the same year, during FESTAC, in Nigeria, Sparrow received the honorary title of Chief of the Yorubas, (which is Chief Omo Wale of Ikoyi).
In 1978 he paid tribute to Penny Commissiong (the first black Miss Universe) with The First Black Miss Universe, and chided Idi Amin Dada, tyrant in Africa. Kerry Packer (a song about the cricket revolution) followed in 1979 and in 1980 the Shah of Iran (Wanted Dead or Alive ). This number was covered by the popular American group, Manhattan Transfer.
Sparrow continued to climb the ladder of success while becoming the most popular caypsonian of all time. He demonstrated year after year, with his social commentaries that the calypsonian is really the eyes and ears of the people. In 1981 he registered his social/political Commentaries. We Like It So and his first chutney contribution Sexy Marajhin another liguistic inclusion. In 1982 he gave us Human Rights and in 1983 another powerful, State of the Union address Capitalism Gone Mad. He added another Road March title to his record in 1984 with Doh Back Back and in 1985 he demonstrated to the youth in the business that he can step up to another level when necessary with Soca Pressure.
Around this same time, Mayor Ed Koch of New York proclaimed March 18th, The Mighty Sparrow Day. He dealt with another evil of society in 1986 advising the vulnerable that Coke Is Not It. In 1987 he thrilled the world with another classic, the humorous Lying Excuses. He made another appearance in Nigeria, this time as Chief Omo Wale of Ikoyi, during his National Tour of Afirca and upon his return he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree, Doctor of Letters, from the University of the West Indies. Hence, the reason for Dr. Bird his chronicling of the event at the University of the West Indies, (using humor again as he always does She had a headache and this Dr. Bird performed a myomectamy on her) in 1988.
Manjhay, and Dutch Romance (which gave us a touch of French and Dutch languages) in 1989. In 1990 he gave us Let the Music Play and was inducted into the SUNSHINE Awards Calypso and Steelband Music Hall of Fame on June 24th. That same day the Brooklyn Borough President, Howard Golder proclaimed the day The Mighty Sparrow Day. Another strong social commentary, We Could Make It Easy If We Try and Precious a dedication to his daughter followed in 1991.
Sparrow continued to define the true meaning of "The Calypso King of the World. In 1992 with Both of Them, Crown Heights Justice and Man will Survive. All making a big impact in the Caribbean and the United States.
In 1993 he sang Put On Your Dancing Shoes and More the Merrier and in 1994 told the youth on his heels that Age Is Just A Number and Salvation, underscoring his roots as a choirboy in the church. In 1995 he gave us a course in history where once again he kept the linguistic involvement Democracy In Haiti (Liberte) and a keen sense of observation with the social situation at home This Is Madness, ("Why have we cast aside intelligence and abandon common sense with unprecedented violence for which there is no known defense"). Incidentally these gems earned him third place in the Calypso Monarch Competition. He gave us OJ (the juice is loose) and the Royal Divorce in 1996 and an assortment of Soca Ballads in 1997.
This illustrious lyricist/composer/singer/comedian/entertainer is an 11 time Calypso Monarch. This includes winning the King of Kings Competition (where every monarch in the calypso world is invited to compete against the Mighty Sparrow, each time suffering total defeat at his hands) in Trinidad. He also won the Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival Road March Competition eight (8) times, second only to the Lord Kitchener, (his songs were selected and played most often by the bands in this category). Sparrow received many other University citations and awards from Governments and organizations too numerous to mention.
Now in 1998, The Mighty Sparrow, continues to rule the Calypso/Soca world with his voice, lyrics and melodies. He is demonstrating once more that he is the King. His new release, The Supreme Serenader is full of dance, humor and facts. The first track Paramaribo is not only a beautiful rendition of how he was captivated by the girls in Surinam but it also demonstrates the depth of his thoughts and his gratitude for a land of style and grace.
Santo Domingo is a track full of dance and proof positive that the King is truly global with his music. He will be embraced by the Latino communities around the world for this one. Racism is a very powerful social commentary, both lyrically and musically. In this song, Sparrow once again deals with an issue of international concern while at the same time reflecting on those who have been in the forefront of the struggle.
Willie Dead is a humorously and classically executed double entendre, so convincing that you will mourn for Willie. Another powerful and appealing social commentary is Raperman. The King assumes the role of messenger and protector of women and underscores his position with the following tracks, Born To Love, and Don't Give It Up.
The Mighty Sparrow has proved himself as the Quintessential Calypsonian, par excellence, with over seventy (70) albums to his credit. He is richly endowed with many gifts. He possesses an amazing ability not only to put into works and tempo the exploits of society, but to crown it all with showmanship and appeal. His great contribution to the artform and our lives has unraveled the mysteries of Caribbean life, leaving the professionally trained sociologist and economist befuddled.
A combination of talent, hard work and opportunity enabled Sparrow's ascendance to Calypso King of the World. He brought honor, glory and dignity to an indigenous art form that was once scorned upon by the elite of Caribbean society. He is one extraordinary entertainer who utilizes the medium he masters not just to entertain but also to edify, enlighten, and educate.
The King is currently preparing for the new millennium when he will re-enter the World Monarch and Road March Competitions for a cataclysmic encounter with his competitors.
Without doubt, as The Mighty Sparrow, The King of Kings, is the real Supreme Serenader.
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Jane
Mighty Sparrow Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Jane' by these artists:
AL.EX Black Jane doesn't love anymore The whisky bottle crashes in…
Alberto Fortis La vedo sempre nel mio bar è ferma là, è una…
Anna Tsuchiya Kimi wa itsumo, yume wo kataru You seem so far away…
Aunt Bettys Jane's gone crazy again She said, "Everyone needs a make-be…
Azra Pitao sam Jane za Bizant Nije znala Samo je gledala kao da…
Bahghi Hell yeah, I self-medicate I do yoga, say my prayers and…
Barenaked Ladies The girl works at the store, sweet Jane St. Clair Was…
Beeskraal Haar naam is Jane, ek onthou dit, haar naam is…
Ben Folds Jane, be Jane You're better that way Not when your…
Brazzaville I miss you dear It's quiet up here Lost in the troposphere A…
Bronx Slang Jane oh babe I heard you say you're bouncing I hope…
Brynn Cartelli If my mother named me Jane Wonder if I'd be the…
C.K. Mann Got off the job around 7 Head to the bar before…
Cake Like Jane brings me lots of things But lots of things don't…
Cakelike Jane brings me lots of things But lots of things don't…
Catie Curtis You keep on asking me whether Anyone would guess After see…
Century Jane, my heart is on the line You've grow too fast I…
Clint Eph. Sebastian & The Junkers Working the village shop Putting a poster up Dreaming of any…
Conrad Epps Roll some up take a blunt to my face Plenty girls…
Craaft Why do all these words get in the way Everytime I…
Critical Mass {Talking} Girl: I don't know if I'm ready for this, Do…
D.L. जाने वो कैसे लोग थे जिनके प्यार को प्यार मिला जाने वो…
Dan Bern So many things to think about And if I really…
David Deacon It was bleak, living without you You were already leaving wh…
Deacon Brody I met this woman in front of the police station She…
Dead Moon Jane, why did you go Oh jane, why did you go You…
Diego Verdaguer Jane, dulce niña ilusionada Tu mirada tibia me preguntará ¿p…
Dr. K. Gyasi मदिरालय जाने को घर से चलता है पीने वाला मदिरालय जाने…
Dramatics Jane is in a group And Jane's groupie loves every group Hurr…
E. Hehr I'm smokin' Mary Jane These bitches up all on my dick I…
Edward & Jane 陪着你你都不会知 凝视你背影一辈子 旁人常在笑我坚持 我只得坚持 我喜欢坚持 即使只相隔着块纸 相亲必须同时同…
Elf Power Jane was the one Who would always have her fun When…
EPMD Hello hello, may I speak to the E? This is me,…
Flo & Joan I can't laugh I can't moan I can't leave myself alone After …
Friends Sometimes I think I'm Jane Seymour Holed up in my Hamptons…
Girlpool Tommy went walking Usually did the talking 'Til one day he s…
Golden Smog She came from a wealthy family There were walls inside the…
Golden Smog (Wilco) She came from a wealthy family There were walls inside the…
Goldfinger Doe & B.M.S. Because we’re John and Jane Doe We can share what nobody…
GuardRail Well I can’t believe a whole year’s gone by I guess…
Huck Hastings You always seem to go when I feel most alone Yeah I'm…
Inner Core Sparkling eyes and a diamond heart Shining smile like an ete…
James Ghareeb I know the way the road ends I'm reminded of beginning Take…
Jane Birkin Signalement Yeux bleus Cheveux châtains Jane B. Anglaise…
Jane Birkin & Mickey 3D Dis, Birkin C'est quoi ce vieil accent que tu traînes Et qui…
Jefferson Airplane Jane, you say it's all over For you and me…
Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship Jane, you say it's all over For you and me…
Jefferson Starship Jane, you say it's all over For you and me…
John Wetton Jane, Jane It's a dazzling morning with a blue sky dawning …
Joy Weather Hey, hey Taxi can you take me uptown I'm feelin' lousy And I…
Katie Noonan Please don't push me one more time into this hole No…
Ken Williams What's the matter, Mary Jane? You had a hard day As…
Kerchak Grrt This is glvck C'est 9B qui déboule donc logiquement mon…
Kevin Burgess You're the voice I always turn to when I don't…
Lady I'm in love with Maryjane I'm in love with Maryjane Maryjan…
Landon Tewers I spared my first many nights ago She had this vibrant…
Last Train Following our laws we planed to kill a guy, Everybody knows…
laundry day Say to me, it don't get better than this It don't…
Loved Ones i'm sick of feeling like i lost this fight i'm sick…
Mad Dog and the 20/20s Might as well get high Till I’m problem free You could save…
Mark Boals Jane Standing alone in the rain When you walked into My lone…
Migos That what you want? She want a Birkin, I told her,…
Mike Heron Jane can't tell me if her hands Are trembling with emotion …
Millenium Jane, you say it's all over For you and me girl There's…
Minus Six She always liked it when I sang to her She'd smile…
N'to Tu wa tu wa ga hei Hi hah Subidap subidap Aku tahu kamu…
Natalia Szroeder Ja pilnie strzegę tajnych miejsc Nie znaczy, że usypiam cia…
Nek Oh Jane non ti rivedrò mai più per noi si…
No Signal fall into these dreams again washed away lie and pretend t…
Noble Hunter Jane didn't give me the time to look around She already…
N´To Tu wa tu wa ga hei Hi hah Subidap subidap Aku tahu kamu…
Panos Vlahos H Jane η ακτιβίστρια πρώην αρσιβαρίστρια βρήκε μια λογίστρια…
Persian Risk I opened my eyes & cried a tear Cos I…
Peter Maffay Zeitlos wie die Ewigkeit, Das heißt für uns beide Von gest…
Plain Jane Soda in my cup all bubbled up Big tall glass purple…
Radiant Children Jane be Jane Its better that way Not when your trying You…
Roko Jane, you say it's all over For you and me, girl There's…
Roland Kaiser Ich kenne euch schon jahrelang und er ist mein bester…
S.A.T.C.F Got off the job around 7 Head to the bar before…
Secret Service I woke up, I was all alone Brokenhearted since you've been…
Shannon Murray It's 2006 and we don't give a shit It's 2006…
Skip Marley Yeah Always been there for me Always take care of me Always…
Snickers and the Chicken Fighter So what the fuck are you smokin' punks We getting' outta…
Stanfour Jane 1. Strophe: In all der Zeit in der ich Von einem…
Starship Jane, you say it's all over For you and me…
Stephen Duffy The girl works at the store, sweet Jane St. Clair Was…
Stevie Nicks Such a little girl, such a hard life She could look…
Stillharley Cold brown eyes piercing right through mine Think I met you…
Sweet Featuring Brian Connolly Death is part of life A destination, a mutilation Walk into …
The Bush The Tree And Me Oh Rigby, I'm sorry, I'm sorry It's just not going to…
The Days Say to me, it don't get better than this It don't…
The Dramatics Jane is in a group And Jane's groupie loves every group Hurr…
The Gromble There′s a stranger in Jane's room They always come and go…
The Incredible String Band Jane can't tell me if her hands Are trembling with emotion O…
The Jefferson Airplane - Jefferson Starship - Starship Jane, you say it's all over For you and me…
The Loved One i'm sick of feeling like i lost this fight i'm sick…
The McCarthys Waking up In the clothes I wore last night Glasses red From …
The Outfield Looks like she came from the sixties (Looks like she came…
The Panas Dalam Jane. Jika kau dipanggil wijen. Aku marah. Jane. Jane. Jika …
The Silver Seas When you′re here, I feel fine When you're gone, I′m blue A…
The Work I've been so lonely she can't understand the way I…
土屋アンナ(anna tsuchiya) Kimi wa itsumo, yume wo kataru You seem so far away…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Mighty Sparrow:
60 Million Frenchman Hey, you say that you love And you'll give your heart B…
60 Million Frenchmen Hey, you say that you love And you'll give your heart But…
A Death Of Kennedy President Kennedy is in heaven I'm sure May he rest in…
A Mother's Love In this place certain men should hide their face The way…
B G Plantain A woman write a letter to the doc inquiring "Tell me…
B. G. War One more time, that′s more like it Swing it out, boys Well…
B.G. Plantain A woman write a letter to the doc inquiring "Tell me…
Bag Ah' Sugar Even a fortune teller couldn't tell you more about woman…
Benwood Dick Aye, little boy, let me tell you this Don′t be afraid,…
Big Bamboo I asked my woman what must I do, what must…
Bois Bande Oy mama! Papa! Fifty girls belong to me I could handle fift…
Both O Dem I'm in love with Betty-Lou She sister Mary say she love…
Both o'Dem I′m in love with Betty-Lou She sister Mary say she love…
Bunny Grant vs Charnley Boxing in the stadium The night when Dave Charnley come Boxi…
Calypso Boogaloo I went to a dance in New York City Last week…
Calypso Twist Chubby Checker felt so glad When the twist sent New York…
Capitalism gone Mad You got to be a millionaire or some kind of…
Carlton Peeping at Me Murder! Murder! Help save me this girl start to cry A man…
Carnival Oh let them fight if they want I am a non-participant Year…
Castro Eating Banana If you know confusion With me and my little children Talking…
Charlie This morning 'bout half past four They had a big confusion…
Cock Fight Okay, alright Johnny legalise cock fight O'Halloran alright …
Congo Man Tribal sounds, Two white women traveling through Africa (Afr…
Cowboy Melo Have you seen Lord Melody The police are making enquiry plea…
Dan Is The Man Captain! There′s a traitor on board! Examine the horn! Acco…
Dear Sparrow I fell in love in January Got married in February I fell…
Don't Go Joe The Yankees came and went And broke the heart of my…
Dorothy Darling you are the one I love You are my turtle…
Dotish Married Man You pick up a Jagabat running wild You feel like a…
Drunk %26 Disorderly Drunk and Disorderly: Mighty Sparrow Drink and drunk yes t…
Drunk & Disorderly - Medley Drunk and Disorderly: Mighty Sparrow Drink and drunk yes th…
Drunk and Disorderly Drunk and Disorderly: Mighty Sparrow Drink and drunk yes…
Education Is Essential Education, education this is the foundation Our rising popul…
English Diplomacy Sha la la la Sha la la la She's crazy, but she's…
Eve Since in the days of Adam, Eve was making confusion Since in…
Explorer Where did Explorer go? Nobody know Tell me where did Explore…
Federation People want to know why Jamaica run from the Federation Well…
Fool Why do I keep fooling myself When I know you love…
Fowl Thief Melo Lord Melody The biggest fowl thief in this country Lord Melo…
Freezing In NY In Trinidad you go hear the talk Sparrow gone up to…
Gemma On The Ferris Wheel Coney Island in Arima Who tell cyar' Gemma Coney Island in A…
Get Outa Here I am going to bring back Solomon Who don't like it,…
Gloria Don't leave me and go No, darling no Don't leave me and…
Good Citizen When does someone really become a good citizen? I'd like to…
Governor's Ball The governor had a ball, I'd never seen nothing so…
Grampa's Advice Two women in my life One of them got to be…
Gun Slingers Sparrow selling guns nowadays, That's what really pays Sparr…
Hairy Spider About nine o'clock in the evening Me and meh girl on…
Harry in The Piggery Since Harry come from New York They say he like plenty…
Harry, Elaine & Mama Elaine and Harry always in misery She say that Harry eating…
How You Jamming So On my way to juvay, I bumped up this femme As…
I Owe No Apology I am Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter, Liberator of my people…
I'll Be Home For Christmas I′ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have…
Jack Palance It's a disgrace and a burning shame but I don't…
Jean & Dinah Mighty Sparrow Jean and Dinah Well the girls in town feeling…
Jean and Dinah Well the girls in town feeling bad No more Yankees in…
Jean Marabunta Jean Marabunta, nobody want her Jean Marabunta, nobody want …
Jemma on the Ferris Wheel Coney Island in Arima Who tell me cyat Jemma Coney Island in…
Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh O′er the…
Jook For Jook De reason she man playin' jook for jook Right in me…
Keep The City Clean I hear they have a new campaign: Cleaning Port of Spain I…
Kennedy President Kennedy is in heaven I'm sure May he rest in…
Kennedy and Khruschev I have confidence in Kennedy Khrushchev ain't mean nothing t…
Learn to Cook All you want is to wear all them fancy clothes Looking…
Leggo Meh Stick J′ouvert morning I was beating pan When I bounced up a…
Lion And Donkey Bo Lion and Donkey arguing De two of dem, well who…
Lu Lu Come let we go Lu Lu Is a long time ah…
Lying Excuses Maggie darling, sugar dumpling, doh Get so mad, please let m…
Mad Bomber You might have heard of the tragedy That took place in…
Man Like to Feel I am outlining a simple plan How every woman could tie…
Mango Vert A Yankee man and a woman Was in confusion This Yankee man…
Maria Maria darling I must go, But remember I love you so Unfortun…
Martin Luther King Our champion is dead and gone (Martin Luther King) And there…
May May Making love one day with a girl they call Mae…
Meh No. Is 69 One more time! Say it out loud! I met a lovely lady,…
Melda Obeah Wedding You making yourself a pappy show Melda You making yourself…
Memories Every year somebody dear Give us cause to shed a tear And…
Miss Mary Ma dis here going to be great First I want to…
Monica Dou Dou Monica dou dou No woman in the world sweeter than you Monica…
Mother In this place certain men should hide their face The way…
Mr. Robinson & Lock Joint Port of Spain got sewerage scheme Well it′s now here clean P…
Mr. Walker She ugly yes, but she wearing them exspensive dress The Peo…
Mr. Walker - 1970 Version She ugly, yes But she wearing them expensive dress The peopl…
Nice Senorita Ah have a nice señorita Last night I took her to…
No Ivy pack up she clothes to leave Because John was…
No Bacchanal Oh let them fight if they want I am a non-participant Year…
No Doctor No Ivy pack up she clothes to leave Because John was…
No More Rocking I say Calypso sweeping the place Like if she come out…
Obeah Wedding You making yourself a pappy show Melda You making yourself…
Oh Gosh So beautiful and only 17 For years and years ah making…
Old Man & The Donkey Well an old man, a little boy and a donkey Was…
Only a Fool Why do I keep fooling myself When I know you love…
Only A Fool Aka Only A Fool Breaks His Own Heart Why do I keep fooling myself When I know you love…
Our Model Nation The whole population of our little nation in not a…
Pan Man Listen to the rhythm, listen to the beat Look at all…
Papa Jack Aye Jack, the women quarreling Papa Jack, you ain't hear she…
Parables Long ago, boy, when I was young And anything at all…
Patsy "Patsy, you look so lovely But girl, it is getting late Pats…
Pay As You Earn It's a shame, it's a shame But we have we self…
Phillip My Dear Phillip, my dear, last night I thought was you in…
Popularity Contest Big bacchanal in a well-known family They discussing popular…
Present Government Come on, what is wrong with this island Poor Dr. William Com…
Pussy Laughing At Me Well an old, old man living all alone He invite a…
Queens Canary Once more, gentlemen! Well they pass out the law to the…
Raphaela Down Venezuela Is there ah met with Raphaela, oh yeah Down V…
Renegades Tell them laddie! Renegades, Sparrow coming so move! One mor…
Reply to Melody What is wrong with Lord Melody And his reply to me What…
Robbery With V They want a new King They would do anything They want a…
Rope Time to unite They want to fight Making excuse saying they t…
Rose Rose, girl ah want you bad Girl, ah want yer bad! I'm…
Roy Sweeter Than You (Roy sweeter than you!) (Roy sweeter than you!) (Roy sweeter…
Russian Satellite Murder, murder, everywhere These people must have a care …
Sailor Man Yes, since ah married Dorothy She got meh going crazy Since …
Saltfish Saltfish stew is what I like So doo-doo, give me day…
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town I just came back from a lovely trip along the…
Sell De Pussy Well ah hungry and ah more broken than a louse It…
Sex Education Education! Education! This is meh foundation Our rising popu…
Shake Your Waist Ah gonna get a gallon ah liniment To rub you down…
Shango Man Playing Shango Man up in Pari Land So miserable, mocking Sha…
Short Little Shorts The Governor crazy He change the law for a lady The…
Simpson Simpson! Dey tend to say I ain't have a sense of…
Simpson (The Funeral Agency Man) Simpson! It ain't to say ah ain't got a sense of…
Smart Bajan A Barbadian engineer by the name of Cephas Got to know…
Solomon If I had any doubts, now they gone completely I am…
Sparrow Dead "Something in he bladder..." "And a double dose of leukemia.…
Sparrow vs. Melody Picong Well Melody, come close to me I will tell you plain…
Steering Wheel She tell me "No, I ain't going Carenage Stay right here…
Stella No, no, no, no, no, no, no Stella Darling have some…
Stupid Married Man Well you pick up a Jagabat running wild You feel like…
Sweeter Than You I should really treat you like a queen Nobody at all…
Ten To One Is Murder Well, they playing bad They have me feeling sad Well, they p…
Teresa You're worse than a dog Theresa, girl you break my…
The Old Man And The Donkey Well an old man, a little boy and a donkey Was…
The Outcast Society in Trinidad for a steel band man Was just as…
The Queen's Canary Once more, gentlemen! Well they pass out the law to the…
The Rebel They treat me like a savage On me they took advantage When…
The Slave I'm a slave from a land so far I was caught And…
The Village Ram Is me the village ram I ain't give a damn Is me…
Toronto Mas' Every year Toronto putting on a big show Carnival they call…
Tour Of Jamaica I had such a lovely stay In Kingston Town in the…
Trinidad Carnival Well the biggest bacchanal is Trinidad Carnival I say the bi…
Try A Little Tenderness Oh she may be weary Them young girls they do get…
Try Again In the beginning if you do not succeed Don′t feel your…
Village Ram It's me, the Village Ram, I care of dem! It's me,…
Wanted Dead Or Alive The rule of the tyrants decline The year, 1979 From…
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We Like It So (We like it so. We free!) Neighbour, look, if I was…
We Pass That Stage We show disrespect and then we object When people reject us…
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White Christmas I′m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I…
Who She Go Cry For Well, you take away me woman And you put a ring…
Wife & Boat I lost meh boat, brother lose he wife Tragedy in the…
Wilhemena When ah heard the gossip Ah say well they lying No, ah…
William the Conqueror I am sure you heard the story Between Big Brain and…
Wood in the Fire (Talk to me) I am not at peace honey (Talk to…
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The lyrics are frequently found in the comments by searching or by filtering for lyric videos
@rnesbitt4286
I fell in love with the man and his music summer of '69 during a family vacation to the 'Islands" First time off the mainland and until then Harry Belafonte was it as far as my knowledge of Calypsonians. Lyrics to most of his music were quite risque and cutting edge especially to a flower child teenager at those times .
Well fast forward ......I know the' American English' translation of these lyrics may offend some but...I tried.
JANE… IT TIS 4 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING
JANE… HEAR DE NEIGHBOR COCK HOW IT CROWING
YEAH MAN LET GO ME DAMN HAND
I AIN’T GOING HOME JUST LEAVE ME ALONE
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME… AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME… AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
MAN… TELL ME WHY YOU SO DAMN HARASSING
YES… LISTEN TO THE BAND HOW THEY JAMMING
LOOK HERE
WELL THIS IS A NEW YEAR
LET ME HAVE ME FUN
WHEN I DEAD I DONE
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME... AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME...AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
PLEASE? …IF YOU FEELING TIRED AND SLEEPY
GO AWAY… DON’T WORRY TO COME AND MOLEST ME
YES DEAR… THE MUSIC IS TOO SWEET
DON’T CARE HOW YOU ROW
I AIN’T GOIN NOW
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE …. AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME…. AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME… AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
Jane …if you really tink that ah playing
Jane …gimme back my shoes if you staying
I know you gonna call me low joe
But me own mommy can’t make style on me
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME…. AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME ….AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
@elstonnero3048
Incomparable. King of Calypso kings. Sweetest voice with highest capacity to remember how to dance how to sing and what to sing. In short " the best of the best of the best "
And I know cause I've accompanied him all over the world . I am Ellie Matt
@mileswalcott7241
Carnival 1968
@1219jimmy
calypso king.things are not always as they seem to sound. open your thoughts,mind and ears. listen and think you will see the true picture. very suggestive.
@BalanceFindingYou
I have Labor Day in Brooklyn.. Just discovered it in my Grandpa's album collection... Will upload soon!
@marcuslat8975
which part of the world u will get these classic again right here thank u sparrow
@rnesbitt4286
I fell in love with the man and his music summer of '69 during a family vacation to the 'Islands" First time off the mainland and until then Harry Belafonte was it as far as my knowledge of Calypsonians. Lyrics to most of his music were quite risque and cutting edge especially to a flower child teenager at those times .
Well fast forward ......I know the' American English' translation of these lyrics may offend some but...I tried.
JANE… IT TIS 4 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING
JANE… HEAR DE NEIGHBOR COCK HOW IT CROWING
YEAH MAN LET GO ME DAMN HAND
I AIN’T GOING HOME JUST LEAVE ME ALONE
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME… AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME… AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
MAN… TELL ME WHY YOU SO DAMN HARASSING
YES… LISTEN TO THE BAND HOW THEY JAMMING
LOOK HERE
WELL THIS IS A NEW YEAR
LET ME HAVE ME FUN
WHEN I DEAD I DONE
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME... AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME...AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
PLEASE? …IF YOU FEELING TIRED AND SLEEPY
GO AWAY… DON’T WORRY TO COME AND MOLEST ME
YES DEAR… THE MUSIC IS TOO SWEET
DON’T CARE HOW YOU ROW
I AIN’T GOIN NOW
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE …. AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME…. AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME… AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
Jane …if you really tink that ah playing
Jane …gimme back my shoes if you staying
I know you gonna call me low joe
But me own mommy can’t make style on me
I TELL YOU I AIN’T READY YET… AHHA
I NOW BEGIN TO FETE … AHHA
I HAVING A GOOD TIME…. AHHA
DON’T BREAK UP THE LIME ….AHHA
GO AWAY GO AWAY
I INTEND TO STAY
PREACH, BAWL I AIN’T GOING HOME AT ALL
@dbfisher
Great transcription. I was a teen in Barbados playing Sparrow and Kitch covers including Jane. I have always sung "Preach Paul"
@sandrawalker3454
Thank you so much for clarity on PREACH, BAWL
@mileswalcott7241
Mighty sparrow Jane CIBC starlit steel orchestra played this for Panorama finals the place 2nd
@symphony0445
I was hoping that someone would have a copy of this 1968 hit. What about Sandra, Madam Dracula, and I'm a Robot, do you have copies hidden anywhere? He sang a calypso about 99 years ago: Cynthia, The Musician. It was filled with meaning that young people were not supposed to know about. Of course, it never made it to the airwaves.