The phrase ...'Yankees Gone'' in this 1956 Sparrow song had very important historical and socio-political significance in the then British West Indies, particularly Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and Trinidad where Britain granted the US permission to establish bases during World War II. (Also British Guyana). The 'Yankees' were eventually "gone" at varying times following the end of the war. The locals were very relieved, hence the immediate HUGE popularity of 'Jean & Dinah' throughout the region.
Greetings Robbie, I tried to send you birthday greetings, but the link would not work, so I am taking this opportunity to Wish you a Big Time Trinbago, Rastafari BIRTHDAY, and all sorts of continuity throughout this era. Blessed Love Breddren. One Love Ras Rico I SELASSIE I
Robert Greenidge is the smoothest,most articulate,most precise, soloist on a double seconds in the world.He is probably the only soloist in the world on a double seconds who could compare with Boogsie.Truly a marvelous player.
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I love this piece of music the two masters at work
#PRICELESS
The phrase ...'Yankees Gone'' in this 1956 Sparrow song had very important historical and socio-political significance in the then British West Indies, particularly Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and Trinidad where Britain granted the US permission to establish bases during World War II. (Also British Guyana). The 'Yankees' were eventually "gone" at varying times following the end of the war. The locals were very relieved, hence the immediate HUGE popularity of 'Jean & Dinah' throughout the region.
They just cast that musical spell from which you cannot escape . They have placed us above cloud 9 . Thanks .
Beautiful performance of this classic calypso by two of my favorite cultural heroes.
Sweet!
Beautiful collaboration: Two greats of two art forms.
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