I've seen plenty of singles with labels which carry a plethora of information. I'm thinking here mainly of jazz 78's from the swing era, as well as reissues of the same type of records.
But I don't think I've ever seen nearly as much text regarding separate categories of information as is present on Paul Kosty's "Dad From Trinidad". As you can see, in addition to the label name, artist name, songwriter, speed publishing and label number, we're also treated to a number of unique bits of information.
Here's a list of the performers on the record, including what they played, in addition to the name of the group. There's the location of the recording session. Here are the names of not one, not two, but THREE different dramatic works which feature the song (including a book - not sure how that would work).
And then my two favorite's: The legend "The Hit that Put Clarity Records in Business", and Paul Kosty's own title, "Baltimore's Singing Taxidriver".
So, how does the record sound? As a guy who loves calypso a lot more than the next guy (it's probably my favorite genre of music), I'll say that although this one is not likely to make it onto one of my calypso compilations any time soon, it is nontheless a fascinating little record. Have a listen!
Paul Kosty - Dad From Trinidad (MP3)
I sure hope all that info is replicated in the ID3 tags!
Posted by: Tommy | May 04, 2009 at 04:01 PM
"Baltimore's Singing Taxidriver." I mean, I don't even know where to begin.
Posted by: Stu | May 05, 2009 at 02:32 AM
They are called Clarity Records, after all. They're not going to be obscure about it.
Posted by: Babs | May 05, 2009 at 03:18 AM
You spelled "favorites" incorrectly. It doesn't have an apostrophe.
Speaking of poor grammar, do you think maybe "Baltimore's Singing Taxidriver" (sic) is a title passed down from generation to generation? I mean, could there still be a singing taxi driver out there in Charm City, carrying on the work of his father and grandfather before him? And still incorrectly mashing the words "taxi" and "driver" together into one, to keep up the old tradition?
Posted by: Ike | May 05, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Holy crap, John Waters must own a copy of this. If not, he should. He should have this in his next film. Totally in his bailiwick.
Posted by: Scott Mercer | May 10, 2009 at 02:54 AM