Hot and Sweet, by The Mighty Sparrow

Hot and Sweet

by The Mighty Sparrow

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1.	Sparrow Dead (1974 version) 04:05	buy track
2.	Chinese Love Affair (1974 version) 02:40	buy track
3.	Jane (1974 version) 03:31	buy track
4.	Maria (1974 version) 03:16	buy track
5.	More Cock (1974 version) 04:10	buy track
6.	Mr. Walker (1974 version) 03:58	buy track
7.	Hello People (1974 version) 02:55	buy track
8.	English Diplomacy (1974 version) 03:10	buy track
9.	Who She Go Cry For (1974 version) 04:15	buy track
10.	Dedicated to Memories (1974 version) 06:46	buy track

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Album produced by VAN DYKE PARKS
Originally recorded and issued in 1974 on Warner Bros. Records
One of the tightest, hottest, smokingest records by Birdie. His only release on a major US label.

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released July 4, 2019

All compositions by Slinger Francisco
© Railroad Town Music / Zalytron Music (BMI)

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The Mighty Sparrow Trinidad and Tobago

He's not the Elvis of Calypso. He's not the Sinatra of Calypso. He's not the Beatles, Dylan, James Brown, or Brian Wilson of Calypso. He's the MIGHTY SPARROW. Often categorized as "World Music," for Sparrow the classification "World" is simply too small. We're working with Slinger Francisco (Sparrow) to preserve his recorded legacy. All releases digitally restored from best available sources. ... more

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