Baron, Ronnie, Mighty Trini Unraveling The Merchant's Music
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2024
- Discover the musical legacy of The Merchant, one of the most gifted calypso composers! See how his friends rally around to support his work in this revealing video.
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Dennis Williams Franklyn , aka Merchant, was an orphan at eleven up in Belmont, Trinidad.
However he was one of our most gifted calypso composers, and created hits for many singers , including stars of the art-form like Bally , Baron , De Fosto , Crazy , Eddie Grant and many others.
He also wrote for bands like Atlantik and the internationally acclaimed Byron Lee and the Dragonaires. Merchant was also a fine performer and started his singing career in 1975 , but his breakout hits came in 1977 with “Umbayo” , and “Let No man judge”
In 1978 , Merchant made the first of two appearances at the Calypso Monarch Finals with his hit “Norman, is that you?” and “Think About the Children”. . . His calpso career began in 1975. He appeared at Lord Kitchener's Revue.
His calypsoes include:
• 1975 - Dreams of Unity
• 1976 - Carnival
• 1977 - Umbaya; Let No Man Judge
• 1978 - Norman Is That You?; Teach the Children
• 1985 - Pan in Danger; Caribbean Connection; Rock It
He wrote for Bally, Baron, Crazy, De Fosto, The Mighty Trini, Designer, Drupatee, Eddy Grant, Elsworth James, King Austin, Explainer, Errol Asche, and Leon Coldero, among others. He also wrote for bands that included Atlantik, Byron Lee and the Dragonaires and Leston Paul and the New York Connection. Merchant also produced four albums in his lifetime and recorded songs that have stood the test of time,
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My ultimate favorite. Continue to Rest, Legend! ❤
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RIP Merchant
Hi beautiful program ❤ we need to hear and see more of merchant work looking forward for another compilation of his work performed. Thanks. Lady V keep up the good works
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Great lyricist
Merchant
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If I had to guess "Unveiling Merchant's Music," this presentation is the Calypsoes Merchant gave to Various Artists Baron, Ronnie McIntosh, Trini.... I wonder 🤔 if Merchant will ever get royalties 💰 💲 💶 for his body of work?
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