Calypsos - The Talbot Brothers Of Bermuda

 

The Talbot Brothers Of Bermuda

Calypsos

The Talbot Brothers Of Bermuda

ABC- Paramount ABC-156

1957

From the back cover: THE TALBOT BROTHERS OF BERMUDA are the most celebrated calypso artists in the world.

Throughout the winter, spring and summer they are the chief entertainment attraction to world tourists in Bermuda, where they appear nightly at the foremost hotels of the island. In the fall of the year they begin their annual goodwill tour of the United States, during which they make limited public appearances at various cities under the aegis of the Sheraton Hotels and on television (in 1957, exclusively with Ed Sullivan), and numerous SRO appearances at the most famous private clubs and colleges in the east.

There are five brothers and a cousin in the group: Archie, Austin, Roy, Bryan, Ross, and Cousin Mandy. Their calypso numbers have the true native tones of predominantly string and percussion instruments; there is no intrusion of modern brass in the ensemble. Their most famous instrument is Roy's doghouse, which is a homemade bass comprised of a single fishing line, a bolt, and a meat-packing case. On it are inscribed the names of most of the celebrities for or with whom they have performed – Babe Ruth, Bing Crosby, Tommy Dorsey, Arlene Francis, Mary Martin, William Holden, and numerous others.

The repertoire of the Talbot Brothers is not limited to the monotone of calypso. They perform as well many romantic ballads and comedy pieces. And they compose as well as perform. Four of their latest compositions are recorded on this LP, viz., "The Calypso Cha-Cha," "Bermuda's Still Paradise," "Atomic Nightmare,' and, lastly, "Bermuda Affair," which was composed at the request of the producers of the motion picture of the same title, starring Kim Hunter, as the theme melody for the picture. Mandy sings it.

Those who have been favored to see the Talbot Brothers in Bermuda or in one of their rare personal appearances in the United States will tell you that they are a treat to the ear and a spectacular ensemble to the eye. They are inimitable in their field, and the best in the world.

Atomic Nightmare

Scratch, Scratch Me Back

Bermuda's Still Paradise

Is She Is Or Is She Ain't

Back To Back

Calypso Cha-Cha

You Can Go (But You'll Return)

The Soldier Song

Bermuda Affair

Gonna Cut You With The Razor

Nora, Nora

Sager Boy

Give An Ugly Woman Matrimony