So come on down girl I'll put the belt away for the time being...love you too sis...Sorry to disappoint you but that tune was named " Wake up little Jennie" in tribute to our lil sis Jenifer, its on an RCA label which I posses. Just good enough to get my E+ grading. after all he did compose songs about Pheta and Jennie, didnt he? The Merrymen are a notable folk, calypso and soca group from Barbados. The Merrymen Barbados Memories Vinyl LP.
Dua Lipa Break My Heart. The only one in the family who could do that was Don. Condition is Used. I remember their leader Mr Straker who has immortalized some great whistling improvisations in the music. Trinidadians take a look you all will be surprised.Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.June maybe if we give his full name, "Don Mariano,Hulio Diaz,AKA Sunshine Diaz then they will give him his entitled recognition, but anyway the ones that count, his peers, know his value that's why he's so busy. His love for playing music was more important than being paid for it so that many times his take would be 3 shillings (72 cents) for the night. Label/Label Number/Release Date: Merry Disc MMS 1033, 1975 (Barbados Pressing) Condition/Grading: Some storage wear, needle marks and drags are visible. The Merrymen of Barbados - Calypso Classics Medley; The Merrymen of Barbados - Calypso Classics Medley ... Maroon 5 Memories. Audio CD. I have 2 albums which I purchased in Barbados in the 1970's, but they are getting old so it was nice to see the best songs on one CD.
The Merrymen started in Barbados in 1962 as a four man band playing traditional Barbadian Calypso and folk music. Superb act. I also did a stint on "Sunday serenade", which later featured Martin Albino playing bongos with Carl Ifill. Title(s): Barbados Memories.
By the way, the lead singer/guitarist Emile Straker turned 84 today. The official page for all things MERRYMEN! All those names you called rang lots of BELLS. I have the records. Meanwhile during all this as I entered puberty I discovered my love for music was just as strong as my dad's. Love you bro. The Merrymen, sometimes written as The MerryMen, are a popular calypso band from Barbados.. Remember the Merrymen very well. It's a shame, I could have been a great musician.June now that you mention it Daddy did pay for piano lessons for Pheta (Joan) and I was supposed to sit in the living room and pay attention to what was said and done and when the lessons were over I was supposed to do and know what she was supposed to ,, needless to say it didnt work out that way. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class. Our nephew Tony Diaz who played cello in our band challenged Don to play his pans as it was an Ellie manette style compared to the Despers style which Don was used to playing, result? That group toured England and the west Indies and returned home unlike his first tour with the elite band "the Modernaires" who stayed back to further their careers, like Lincoln Grant.et al.His recording career started with Kay records then he added Cook and Balisier before moving uo to RCA.
Both sides did play through with no problem for the needle, and only light, occasional crackling. You just reminded me who your brother is since I always say a couple words to him whenever I see him backing up Calypsonians. MY BROTHER DON MARIANO "SUNSHINE" DIAZ IS A GENIUS. I can highly recommend this album if you like Caribbean style music.
99.5 Magic FM. The group, who have done Barbados proud over the years, also sang many of their favourite hits such as Big Bamboo and Beautiful Barbados, bringing back beautiful memories. My brother's name is Don Diaz mostly known by Sunshine Diaz He is very popular with the calypsonians and musicians in the Trini entertainment business, and he is very approachable, say hi when you see him,, unless you owe him, he doesnt play that..LOLI grew up listening to the music of the Merrymen. I am always up for that, see you in Buffalo soon.
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I love biographies so this was an exciting read for me especially since it centered around CALYPSO.Everything Related to the Steelpan Instrument and MusicBob Diaz: Why don't you write a passage for us about your father's band. My younger brother Paul Patrick didnt just looked on he joined dad on tours as a percussionist then moved up to dancing as a broken bottle dancer.Not to be out done I formed a country group with my cousins as a flute trio. Saw them play one of their last shows (or so they said) at Eddie Grant's Plantation opposite Divi Southwinds. The seller hasn't specified a postage method to United States. Or share some of your experiences growing up in that musical environment.You know Daddy had daughters who were never allowed to play music.