And thanks to the publisher of this song file on YouTube. Thanks also to The Tradwinds for their musical legacy. Thanks to Dave Martins for his composing this song. ** previously transcribed "he bawlin for order" However, I saw these lines given as "Run Mr Rooster Pokey fuh so" on the another viewer comment thread of this song: My guess is that "Cokey oh co" is something that people who raise chickens say to scatter them. Transcription by Azizi Powell from this recording. Well, they treat you nice and bring you food "Thank you!!!.I can die in peace.finally found this song from my childhood!!!.I always thought it was Neville Willoghby that sung this song.on a side note.we used to raise layer chickens.and occasionally put roosters to help supplement the layer feed in with them.they would be dead within 2 weeks from exhaustion.LOL!!" Here's a comment from that song file's viewer comment thread Sweet Caribbean music from the 60's and 70's
On the other hand, Creations such as ‘You Can’t Get’, ‘Play De Ting’, ‘Not A Blade of Grass’, ‘Mr.Rooster’, etc., are rooted in the Guyana/Caribbean experience”. ‘Copycat’, for example, ‘West Indian Suitcase’, ‘Where Are Your Heroes’, ‘It’s Traditional’ - those songs could only come from someone who has lived in both cultures. Moving to Canada gave me an appreciation for Caribbean life that I would not otherwise have had, and as a writer that awareness leaves me able to find song subjects that someone else might overlook. A naturally gifted writer, able to achieve the difficult task of writing in many forms (calypso, ballad, folk, pop), Dave Martins has caught the flavour of life in the Southern Caribbean in a unique way. "From the beginning, the songwriting ability of Dave Martins would set Tradewinds apart from the many of the talented groups in the Caribbean.
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Download link available after order is complete. If you are in fringe areas, this may be the secret sound. Over 6.5 minutes of no repeat rooster that wants let go.
Tradewinds also includes Clive Rosteing (Trinidad) on drums and vocals, Jeff Japal (Grenada) on keyboards, Richard Terry (Cayman Islands) on bass and Harry Cupid (Barbados) on percussion and vocals.įormed in Toronto in 1966 with immigrant musicians from the Caribbean (early members were Kelvin Ceballo, Joe Brown and Glen Sorzano, all of Trinidad, and in later years, Terry Dyal, also a Trinidadian) the band had been based in the Cayman Islands since 1982, continues to records and still makes occasional appearances playing their music to devoted followers in North American and the Eastern Caribbean". From our Premium Sound Collection, this is a nice long rooster distress. Led by the versatile Dave Martins (Guyana) with his guitar, vocal and composing ability, the group, like its name, reflects the span of the Caribbean. "Known for their witty and insightful songs of Caribbean life, the Tradewinds, formed in 1966, have become one of the most revered groups in the West Indies. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes. Information about The Tradewinds is also included in this post. This post showcases an example of and lyrics for The Tradewinds' song "Mr.