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King Radio

voc, TT
Singer / Composer of World, Reggae and Folk
A.k.a. Norman Span

Norman Span, known as King Radio, was a calypsonian active in the 1930s and 1940s.He was the composer of many calypsos which later became standards, such as "Mathilda", "Man Smart, Woman Smarter", and "Brown Skin Gal".

     
Genres
  • World
  • Reggae
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Mathilda on Calypso - Best of Trinidad by Various Artists
Man Smart Woman Smarter on Calypso - Best of Trinidad by Various Artists
Half Pint of Whiskey on Calypso Carnival by Betty Carter & Bill Nettles and The Dixie Blue Boys
Gin Drinkin' Mama on Calypso Carnival by Betty Carter & Bill Nettles and The Dixie Blue Boys
Madame, Take Back Your Basket on Calypso - Best of Trinidad by Various Artists
Sedition Law on Calypsos from Trinidad: Politics, Intrigue & Violence in the 1930s by Various Artists
Millington on Calypso Carnival by Betty Carter & Bill Nettles and The Dixie Blue Boys
Ask No Questions on Calypso Carnival by Betty Carter & Bill Nettles and The Dixie Blue Boys

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Leave Me All Alone Mabel / Boy BlueKing Radio1955Album
The La La Key / AnnaKing Radio1955Album
The La La Key / Girl In The MirrorKing Radio1955Album
Radio It's The Great Aviator / Do-Re-Do-ReKing Radio1953Album
Brown Skin Girl / MacDonald AlmanacKing Radio / Lord Melody1951Album
We Want Ramadin On The Ball / McGeeKing Radio / Lord Invader1951Album
Wild Indian / I Don't Want No WomanLord Melody / King Radio1951Album
Wash Pan Wash / Madras WeddingKing Radio / Oswald Osmond "King Iere", The Blind Sensation1951Album
Brown Skin Girl / VenezuelaKing Radio / The Lion1950Album
Marian / The Lost WatchKing Radio / The Lion1950Album
Who Dead Canaan / Juck WaistKing Radio1948Album
Matilda / DeathKing Radio / The Lion1939Album
Bing Crosby / It's The Rhythm We WantThe Lion / King Radio1939Album
Madam, Take Back You Basket / AngelineKing Radio with Lionel Belasco And His Orchestra / The TigerAlbum
Dock Site Baby / Go For ItLord Invader, King RadioAlbum
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