Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and… Read Full Bio ↴Roaring Lion (born Rafael de Leon, Aroquita, Trinidad, British Trinidad and Tobago, February 22, 1908; died July 11, 1999) was one of the greatest calypsonians (calypso singer/composers) of the 20th century. His 65-year career began in the early 1930s and he is best known for his compositions "Ugly Woman" (1933), "Mary Ann" and "Netty, Netty," which are still performed today.

From a young age, Roaring Lion (de Leon's adopted stage name) became known for his skill in creating calypsos (particularly in his ability to extemporize lyrics on any subject). Contrary to his humble origins, he cultivated a refined stage persona and always appeared sharply dressed. His career officially began in 1924. He recorded extensively between the 1930s and 1950s, and was one of the calypsonians who deserves the most credit for the increasing international popularity of the genre during this period. In March 1934 the Trinidadian phonograph merchant Eduardo Sa Gomes sent Roaring Lion and Attila The Hun to New York to record; they became the first calypsonians to record abroad.[5][6]

Roaring Lion achieved fame for his linguistic prowess as much as for his catchy tunes. His lyrics, delivered in rapid-fire style, show an impeccable command of the English language (as well as Trinidadian slang), and are replete with witty turns of phrase, humorous metaphors, and clever alliterations and internal rhymes.

Bananas
Roaring Lion Lyrics

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Andre Nickatina & Equipto You know I laugh like a fat king And when I…
AR-AB Me siento como una banana Quisiera que fueras mi mama Baby v…
Asesino Serial Hawaiano Bananas Una madre en la selva tiene que luchar Su hijo la…
Billy & Lillie (Bananas) how warm your kisses are (Bananas) how well we fit…
Blue Scholars Uh, uh, mmm, mmm? mmm? yup, yeah, uh Those who front…
C.A.R. Me siento como una banana Quisiera que fueras mi mama Baby v…
Charly Galatis And His Orchestra In this island of jamaica The food we eat a very…
D.O.D That move aye yea right for me That smoothie yea right…
DaBoii I feel like 1Take, nigga, hold on I′ll make your man's…

Deep Purple I've got nothing to say today I used my words up…
Fantasmagoria Toma el control Toma otro trago mas Para bajar Todos los rem…
Four Four This is cat's cradle with a yard of ratty razor…
Jake This old boat kept us afloat All those years on the…
Joe Moses & N.W.B I was walking down the street Looking for something to eat W…
L-SOLO Banana put in yo broad Banana clips Bang Bang Bang Bizzy Com…
Lily La Roux So I′m going bananas, are you going nuts? So bring all…
Louis Jordan Banana split for my baby A glass of plain water for…
M-Clan Caminas como un animal, La selva es tu sitio ideal Derrama…
Machito and His Orchestra In this island of jamaica The food we eat a very…
Malou Prytz (Ladies and gentlemen) I should be growin' up, but I'm lazy…
Man Please don't go and build a fence around your heart…
miind Akachi, he on the beat it's a murder I'ma go bananas…
Mr. Fix Music is Bananas Music is Bananas Music is Bananas Music is …
O.C.B. That move aye yea right for me That smoothie yea right…
Pescao Vivo ¡Bananas! Yo no comprendo ni entendo porque inventan tanto …
Queen Latifah [Chorus: x2] Who you gonna call when it's time to brawl? Sta…
Rachel Goodrich I'm on the front and he's in the back Ripping off…
Robert Benfer I am standing on my table, just drinking my tea And…
Ronald & Donald c human bein' is a fragical thing So let me educatalize…
SonReal Everything I want is right in front of my face I…
starman jr. I want to speak to you with golden tongue I want…
Tami Neilson Here in the jungle, girl you gotta rumble They don't want…
That 1 Guy Shake 'em from the tree Stick 'em in your ear Make them…
The Fresh Beat Band [Shout] When your feeling kinda stuck and you [All] Just ca…
Titãs Peixoto está com o cartão bloqueado Teodoro esqueceu sua sen…
Travis Porter & Roscoe Dash I go banananananana, I go crazy crazy crazy crazy crazy craz…
Wande Coal Yeah Wande Coal yeah it is what it is Mo'hits Don Jazzy Na…
Wande Coal feat. Dr Sid Infact I no go lie. the way wey you dey do…
Zen Baseballbat A table for three inner city lickers; A sweaty back, bum…
[Preview] D.O.D That move aye yea right for me That smoothie yea right…