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Here at Sokah2Soca we sometimes like to look back to a time when the lyrics meant everything to the song. Calypso is the father of Soca and today we reflect on the music of one of the greatest ever to sing Calypso, Slinger Francisco aka "The Mighty Sparrow". We think you will love this music compilation from VP Records. 

Now, don't be misled by the "Soca Anthology" printed at the top left of the album cover; the songs listed on this compilation are nothing but the best calypso tracks one can listen to in one setting from the 'Bird-Man'. 

From VP Records

Slinger Francisco aka The Mighty Sparrow aka Doctor Bird is a living legend and iconic entertainer with over 50 years in the business. Known as the ‘King of Calypso’ for many, The Mighty Sparrow has defined Calypso and Soca through the years with the countless hits he’s recorded. ‘Doctor Bird’ is a reference to the many awards that The Mighty Sparrow has received including an honorary Doctorate from the University of the West Indies. 

17 North Parade Presents 30 essential hits from The Mighty Sparrow on two CDs, packaged in a deluxe digipak, liner notes written by Rolph I.L. Warner, and a bonus DVD containing interviews with friends and Soca luminaries, Alvin Daniell, Roy Cape, Diana Rhyner, Winston ‘Gypsy’ Peters, Ed Watson & Holly Betauder interspersed with vintage performance footage.

Link here: The Mighty Sparrow – SOCA Anthology: Dr. Bird

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Track List:

1. Jean and Dinah
2. Congo Man
3. Obeah Wedding
4. Mr. Bendwood Dick
5. Sparrow Dead
6. Sell The Pussy
7. Mother-In-Law
8. Willie Dead
9. Tobago Girl
10. Doh Drop The Tempo
11. Gu Nu Gu
12. Love African Style
13. Mae Mae
14. Only a Fook aka Only a fool breaks his own heart
15. Lying Excuses
16. Mother's Love
17. Saltfish (Solfish)
18. Maria
19. Mas in Caracas
20. Sixty Million French Men
21. How Yuh Jammin So
22. Wood In Fire
23. Ah Fraid Pussy Bite Me
24. Sparrow Water De Garden
25. Wanted Dead or Alive
26. Village Ram
27. Whole Night We Jamming 
28. Ten To One 
29. Mr. Walker
30. Drunk & Disorderly Medly