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24 Jun 14 - 09:17 PM (#3636421) Subject: Lyr Add: AFRICAN LOVE CALL (W Houdini - calypso) From: RyBurhans This is today's transcription. Houdini compares his use of publicity in America with that of Marcus Garvey in achieving his status. Super fun to listen to. As usual, there are one or two gaps, but I'm really starting to get the hang of this. Enjoy! African Love Call - Wilmoth Houdini Come from far on the coast of Africa I'm a millionaire Come from far on the coast of Africa I'm a millionaire I brought ruby, diamonds, and gold Love and riches to be unfold Hip, hip, hoorah for the descent of Africa Universally Now let me tell you something, my learneded(sic) friends What is belong to the Americans, give it to them In entering New York City I saw the Statue of Liberty The Stars and Stripes laying at her side Uncle Sam' flag, I cannot deny In this land of liberty where I achieved publicity Universally Some people say give me Booker T. But I say give me Marcus Garvey They say Marcus Garvey was looking for war, so I ask them what publicity did before They said he gave his Negro nation high-class education and that was Booker T's chief ambition But His Honor Marcus Garvey start a fight for liberty Universally Garvey made o'rocks, he come by the wave And ?came the silvery in light again? Have you heard of the viper's jaw No one in the world respects Garvey's Law For he stand here as a conflicting wave To trample and moralize the brave Hip, Hip, Hoorah for Garvey, the descent of Africa Universally |
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24 Jun 14 - 11:05 PM (#3636433) Subject: RE: Lyr Add: African Love Call - Houdini (calypso) From: RyBurhans Here's a link to the record by Wilmoth Houdini And a correction- in verse three, it's "Booker T.", not "publicity". |