Lord Invader - West Indian Folksongs for ChildrenReleased in 1960, West Indian Folksongs for Children features original compositions by the Trinidadian Calypso singer Lord Invader. Some of the tunes are twists on other classics. For example, "Merrily We Roll Along" has the same melody as "London Bridges Falling Down." But "Ring a Rosy" may not sound quite the same as the version you're used to! The liner notes include the music of each song along with the lyrics.

Although the original title speaks of the "joyous and victorious resurrection

Vernon Sawyer

Therefore it was almost inevitable to record this album

Beyond the rare singles and unreleased tracks from the TFUL archives

before assuming it's ultimate form as reggae

he made his start as a singer

we hear music written as early as 1926

legend has it

also is inspired by literature

Angel's Egg (1973) and You (1974)

featuring his first #1 song ("Rain Is A Good Thing") through his 2017 #1 hit ("Kick The Dust Up")

in performers and audiences alike