I first saw the Rounder LP in a shop closing down in Cairns, Far-Q, (north) Australia. I ummed and ahhed over this or Rosehip String Band for some time until selling on the string band as that was what I was keen on at the time. Luckily for me A friend bought the Tiger and, after 1 minute of listening, I commenced a relentless campaign to wrestle it out of him. Both Albums are now part of the inner circle of my 3000+ LP collection.
GREAT STUFF! I'll send the words, as taken from German singer Willie Salomon's version, to your link. One verse missing - sorry, just can't get it! Tim
Most uptempo calypsoes like this one try to be happy and jaunty but Tiger here is very dark and brooding… definitely one of the greatest calypsoes ever.
I first saw the Rounder LP in a shop closing down in Cairns, Far-Q, (north) Australia. I ummed and ahhed over this or Rosehip String Band for some time until selling on the string band as that was what I was keen on at the time. Luckily for me A friend bought the Tiger and, after 1 minute of listening, I commenced a relentless campaign to wrestle it out of him. Both Albums are now part of the inner circle of my 3000+ LP collection.
likatyga 2 months ago
GREAT STUFF! I'll send the words, as taken from German singer Willie Salomon's version, to your link. One verse missing - sorry, just can't get it! Tim
nondescript11 2 months ago
Damn! I love this song! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrowling tiger!
TheMonsieurVerdoux 1 year ago
Most uptempo calypsoes like this one try to be happy and jaunty but Tiger here is very dark and brooding… definitely one of the greatest calypsoes ever.
ximenao1 1 year ago
if you can find the tape you should DEFIANTELY give it a listen. every song is a treasure.
DeeperDiamond 1 year ago
growling tiger ripped off roaring lion's name lol
DrunkenPiano 1 year ago
excellent kaiso...true artist growler
3on3off 1 year ago
I HEART THIS SONG!
PokemonRaichu26 1 year ago
.........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............
jazzyblue2 2 years ago