The Duke Of Iron

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The Duke of Iron (born Cecil Anderson, 22 November 1906 – 17 November 1968) was a calypsonian, nightclub and concert entertainer, and recording artist from the 1930s through the 1960s. Born in Trinidad and working mainly in the United States, he was renowned for his bawdy humor, crisp diction, and confident vocal mannerisms. His clarity in pronouncing English lyrics helped him achieve tremendous popularity with American audiences. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Man Smart, Woman Smarter (Remastered)

Calypso Carnival (Remastered)

Calypso Masters (Remastered)

Man Smart, Woman Smarter

The Duke of Iron: The Early Sides

Calypso Carnival

The Early Sides (Remastered)

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Rough Guide To Calypso Gold

Calypso Masters

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Monkey Calypso (Remastered)

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