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 โUgly Womanโ (1933), โMary Annโ and โNetty, Netty,โ which are still performed today.
From a young age, Roaring Lion (de Leonโs 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.
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.
From a young age, Roaring Lion (de Leonโs 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.
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.
Love Thy Neighbor
The Lion Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Love Thy Neighbor' by these artists:
Bing Crosby Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
Bing Crosby with Nat W. Finston and His Paramount Orchestra Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
Christopher Sieber & The Prom Ensemble You canโฒt cherry pick the bible, choosing which part you…
Dean Martin Love thy neighbor, walk up and say how be ye Gee,…
John Coltrane Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
Mack Gordon Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
Preset Donโt Don't cry If I die I will always be By your side Donโt…
Willie Wilson Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
with Nat W. Finston & His Paramount Singers Love thy neighbor, Walk up and say "How be ya Gee! But…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Lion:
Ba Boo la La Je suis partie de zรฉro Etre humain…
Death As we talk the golden mile Down the pretty aisle I know…
Let Go My Hand Looking back at those years that passed All the weeps and…
Peggy Daniels Alrighty Lion Suma Luma Duma Looma You Assuming Im A Human W…
Some Girl Something Search the skies. There's darkness only Moments after light.…
Tick Tick It's how I think about how you think about how…
Wash Your Hands Sometimes the light grows dim It's hard to see 2 feet…
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@patrickjolly8328
LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR
By Roaring Lion
Still a couple words I cannot transcribe.
Version 1:
If this little proverb you would understand
You would lend your brothers a helping hand
If this little proverb you would understand
You would lend your brothers a helping hand
Whether you are white, pink, blue or black
You have got to reach the six feet under and that's that (the word 'under' is not correct, but I cannot make it out)
So whether you agree or you should disagree
Your kind disregarded truth of this philosophy
That life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
We all know there is ideal happiness above
Which arises from the presence of brotherly love
So if all the joys of heaven you like to partake
This an example you should strive to emulate
Resist all temptations and refrain from strife
And try to lead a noble and an upright life
And this too you must learn, to make the best of what you earn
And strictly learn to leave your brother's properties alone
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
Well I can speak with biblical veracity
That love's a passion sponsored by the divinity
And so we all should endeavor assiduously
To walk in the paths of virtue and humility
For he that humbleth himself shall exalted be
And humbled will be he whose failing is vanity
Whatever we do we we should keep in mind this view
That the other man is worth quite as much or more than you
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
If there were brotherly love, of course there'd be no war
Nor would there be any such thing as absurd as law,
The hammer and the cycle would have certainly
Live with the union jack in perfect unity
There would be no warring armies, no police, no thief;
Existence would be ideal, no pain, no grief.
There would be no communism, democracy or fascism,
In fact, there wouldn't be the need for any 'ism'.
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
@patrickjolly8328
LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR
By Roaring Lion
Still a couple words I cannot transcribe.
Version 1:
If this little proverb you would understand
You would lend your brothers a helping hand
If this little proverb you would understand
You would lend your brothers a helping hand
Whether you are white, pink, blue or black
You have got to reach the six feet under and that's that (the word 'under' is not correct, but I cannot make it out)
So whether you agree or you should disagree
Your kind disregarded truth of this philosophy
That life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
We all know there is ideal happiness above
Which arises from the presence of brotherly love
So if all the joys of heaven you like to partake
This an example you should strive to emulate
Resist all temptations and refrain from strife
And try to lead a noble and an upright life
And this too you must learn, to make the best of what you earn
And strictly learn to leave your brother's properties alone
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
Well I can speak with biblical veracity
That love's a passion sponsored by the divinity
And so we all should endeavor assiduously
To walk in the paths of virtue and humility
For he that humbleth himself shall exalted be
And humbled will be he whose failing is vanity
Whatever we do we we should keep in mind this view
That the other man is worth quite as much or more than you
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
If there were brotherly love, of course there'd be no war
Nor would there be any such thing as absurd as law,
The hammer and the cycle would have certainly
Live with the union jack in perfect unity
There would be no warring armies, no police, no thief;
Existence would be ideal, no pain, no grief.
There would be no communism, democracy or fascism,
In fact, there wouldn't be the need for any 'ism'.
And life would be easier and time would be breezier
IF you love your neighbor.
@Rev8
+Patrick Jolly "The hammer and the Sickle would have certianly"
I believe he is talking about the symbol for communist russia
@rogerrousco2921
Patrick Jolly six feet of earth he says
@AkothsWorld
this kalypso track reminds me of my best music class ever.Loving it in 2018!
@borednow5838
Class track. And very fitting for the times we live in.
@Guitarrgirl
Great song!
@ITSMEISTMEITSREALLYME
OMG. Best song ever!!!! ๐๐๐๐
@waitXwhatXno
Remember when John said that "Moses gave the law, but Truth and Grace come from Christ Jesus..." and remember when Jesus said that there are only two commandments henceforthe, "that you should Love God with your mind, body, and spirit. And you should Love your neighbor as yourself..." Praise God who Loves All
@JamieBoy-ij2ri
Paddington 2 led me here but does anyone know what year this song is from it sounds around 30โs or 40โs
@breakfastattiffanys741
Banger during Weeds credits ๐๐ชด