Mona Baptiste (June 21, 1928 – June 25, 1993) was a Trinidadian singer and … Read Full Bio ↴Mona Baptiste (June 21, 1928 – June 25, 1993) was a Trinidadian singer and actress in London and Germany. She was largely popular from songs like Calypso Blues and There’s Something in the Air. She also acted in multiple musical films like Tanz in der Sonne.
Born in Trinidad, Mona Baptiste emigrated to London in 1948 on the MV Empire Windrush. While she presented herself as a clerk to London immigration, she began working towards her singing career very soon after.
Over the next few years, she appeared in the British music magazine New Musical Express for events such as signing with Cab Kaye to sing with the Cabinettes, appearing on the television show Coloured Follies, and appearing on the British radio variety show Brandbox in 1949. She also started singing at Quaglino’s Restaurant and their Allegro to great success in 1950. In 1951 she worked Ted Heath’s band and other jazz groups, and recorded her version of Calypso Blues, a song originally performed by Nat King Cole.
In Germany she gained recognition for her popular songs like There’s Something in the Air and movie appearances in films like Tanz in der Sonne and An jedem Finger zehn in 1954. Baptiste later retired after her husband died, but tried to make a comeback in the 1970s. However, her comeback was unsuccessful. She died on June 25th, 1993 in Krefeld, Germany.
Discography
1953: Merci Beaucoup / Wer Mich Küßt, Ist Gefangen (Shellac, 10")
1954: Wo Ist Der Eine ? / Ja, Das Küssen (7", Single)
1954: Mona Baptiste, Bully Buhlan, Michael Jary Film-Orchester* - Es Liegt Was In Der Luft / Liebesgeständnis (Aber Bei Nacht) (Shellac, 10", Single)
1955: O Jackie-Joe (7", Single, Mono)
1956: Mona Baptiste Presents (7", EP)
1956: Mona Baptiste, Bully Buhlan - Eine Frau Muß Man Küssen (7", Single)
1956: A Woman's Love Is Never Done / You're Wrong, All Wrong (Shellac, 10")
1956: Mona Baptiste Presents Volume 2 (7", EP)
1956: Vorbei... / No, No, No (7", Single)
1957: Mona Baptiste, Roberto Del Gado Y Su Conjunto* - Tales Of The Caribbean (7", EP)
1959: Die Mädchen Aus Der Mambo-Bar • Boy, Komm Und Küß Mich (7", Single, Mono)
1970: When Joey Comes Around / Baby, This Is Fate (7")
1971: Come And Live In My World (7", Single)
Born in Trinidad, Mona Baptiste emigrated to London in 1948 on the MV Empire Windrush. While she presented herself as a clerk to London immigration, she began working towards her singing career very soon after.
Over the next few years, she appeared in the British music magazine New Musical Express for events such as signing with Cab Kaye to sing with the Cabinettes, appearing on the television show Coloured Follies, and appearing on the British radio variety show Brandbox in 1949. She also started singing at Quaglino’s Restaurant and their Allegro to great success in 1950. In 1951 she worked Ted Heath’s band and other jazz groups, and recorded her version of Calypso Blues, a song originally performed by Nat King Cole.
In Germany she gained recognition for her popular songs like There’s Something in the Air and movie appearances in films like Tanz in der Sonne and An jedem Finger zehn in 1954. Baptiste later retired after her husband died, but tried to make a comeback in the 1970s. However, her comeback was unsuccessful. She died on June 25th, 1993 in Krefeld, Germany.
Discography
1953: Merci Beaucoup / Wer Mich Küßt, Ist Gefangen (Shellac, 10")
1954: Wo Ist Der Eine ? / Ja, Das Küssen (7", Single)
1954: Mona Baptiste, Bully Buhlan, Michael Jary Film-Orchester* - Es Liegt Was In Der Luft / Liebesgeständnis (Aber Bei Nacht) (Shellac, 10", Single)
1955: O Jackie-Joe (7", Single, Mono)
1956: Mona Baptiste Presents (7", EP)
1956: Mona Baptiste, Bully Buhlan - Eine Frau Muß Man Küssen (7", Single)
1956: A Woman's Love Is Never Done / You're Wrong, All Wrong (Shellac, 10")
1956: Mona Baptiste Presents Volume 2 (7", EP)
1956: Vorbei... / No, No, No (7", Single)
1957: Mona Baptiste, Roberto Del Gado Y Su Conjunto* - Tales Of The Caribbean (7", EP)
1959: Die Mädchen Aus Der Mambo-Bar • Boy, Komm Und Küß Mich (7", Single, Mono)
1970: When Joey Comes Around / Baby, This Is Fate (7")
1971: Come And Live In My World (7", Single)
Calypso Blues
Mona Baptiste Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Calypso Blues' by these artists:
Boris Vian Du soir au matin Sous le soleil qui tue Dans un port…
Calypso Rose Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay... Wa-oo-oo, w…
Dave Pike Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
Gene Ammons Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-…
Marvin Gaye Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
Nat King Cole Wa oh oh, wa oh oh Wa oh wa oh wa…
Nat King Cole Damian "Jr. Gong" and Stephen Marley Sittin' by de ocean Me heart, she feel so sad,…
Nat King Cole featuring Damian "Jr. Gong" & Stephen Marley Wa oh oh, wa oh oh Wa oh wa oh wa…
Nat King Cole Trio Sittin' by de ocean Me heart, she feel so sad,…
Natalie Cole Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
Oscar Peterson Trio Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-…
Robert Clary; Orchestra under the direction of Neal Hefti Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
The Kenny Clarke - Francy Boland Sextet Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-…
The Nat ''King'' Cole Wa oh oh, wa oh oh Wa oh wa oh wa…
The Nat King Cole Trio Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay... Wa-oo-oo, w…
Tito Puente Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-…
Tito Puente & His Orchestra Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
Tonina Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay... Sittin′ by th…
willie rosario & his orchestra Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo-oo, Wa-oo wa-oo wa-oo wa-ay Wa-oo-oo, wa-oo…
Youn Sun Nah Wa oh oh, wa oh oh Wa oh wa oh wa…
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@orchidalicia7996
Benjamin Zephaniah interview on BBC breakfast TV 21.04.2022. Another unknown history now coming to light, Mona Baptiste we salute you👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾beautiful vocals❤❤😍
@billhern1760
With my co-author David Gleave I have just published What About the Princess? The Life and Times of Mona Baptiste. Available on Amazon. Mona had an amazing life, rags to riches in Trinidad, stardom in Europe, disastrous marriage to a violent jewel thief, then true happiness in Dublin before she died there is 1993.
@cordeliablum3556
Ugh I love this song. You can really see the scene of London's nightclubs after WW2 within this song
@MrFunkacide
best version
@maeviac30
i just love this song.. it's so moving and passionate
@SvennMiki
A classic... So many artiste have re-sung and remixed it
@neonnapoleonevangelion865
@Sundiata King wrong the version in this video is far superior
@patromney6581
This is my first cousin Mona. Daughter of my father's sister.
@SocaPhD
Do you know if this is the original version of Calypso Blues and can you confirm the year of this recording?
@patromney6581
SocaPhD It is the only version I ever heard as a child. Unfortunately I can not confirm the year. I know it was the late 50s.