SOCA GOLD was short but sweet and sumptuous, as calypso lovers got a rich taste of their favourite hits of yesteryear at the cosy seaside Hilton Barbados venue on Sunday.
From the legendary Lord Nelson, who opened the three-hour show, to Mighty Gabby, Baron, Red Plastic Bag and Crazy, it was a night for an old wine as the five veteran calypsonians journeyed down memory lane with some sentimental soca songs.
Trinbagonian soca pioneer Lord Nelson, dressed in a trademark pink jump suit, put the middle-aged, mature crowd in an early dancing mood with his funky Disco Daddy and La La.
The 1989 Uncrowned Carnival King also showed he can still wine at 86 years old when a woman joined him on stage for the pulsating Meh Lover, before climaxing with the humorous King Liar as he lied about his tailor’s skill at making suits. (EZS)
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