Hubert R. Charles

Roaring Lion (22 February 1908 – 11 July 1999) was a Trinidadian calypsonian (calypso singer/composer). His 65-year career began in the early 1930s and he is best known for his compositions "Ugly Woman" (1933), "Mary Ann" and "Netty, Netty", which are still performed today. The song "If You Wanna Be Happy", which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on 18 May 1963, as well as the R&B singles chart, is based on Roaring Lion's "Ugly Woman".

Birth and Death Data: Born February 22, 1908, Died July 11, 1999

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1935 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 101-118 of 118 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 91666 10-in. 2/7/1939 Where is my sister this morning The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91667 10-in. 2/7/1939 Ara da da The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91670 2/8/1939 [Unknown title(s)] Atilla, the Hun [Raymond Quevedo] ; The Caresser [Rufus Callender] ; The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] ; Lord Executor vocalist  
Decca 91671 10-in. 2/8/1939 Bing Crosby The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91672 10-in. 2/8/1939 Mama I want it The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91911 10-in. February 1940 The invasion of Poland The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91912 10-in. February 1940 Sir Neville Chamberlain The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91913 10-in. February 1940 Hitler's mistake The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91922 10-in. 2/8/1940 Hitler's attitude The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91926 10-in. 2/8/1940 Lion oh The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91927 10-in. 2/8/1940 Carnival revue The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91946 10-in. 2/10/1940 Deliso The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91948 10-in. 2/10/1940 Happy land of Canaan The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91949 10-in. 2/10/1940 Suzie-Q The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91950 10-in. 2/10/1940 I sent my wife to the market The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91951 10-in. 2/10/1940 Shango dance The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91952 10-in. 2/10/1940 Rada dance The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
Decca 91979 10-in. 2/12/1940 Orphan home The Lion [Hubert R. Charles] vocalist  
(Results 101-118 of 118 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Charles, Hubert R.," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308127.

Charles, Hubert R.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308127.

"Charles, Hubert R.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/308127

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