The Mighty Hannibal

The Mighty Hannibal

James Timothy Shaw (August 9, 1939 – January 30, 2014), known as The Mighty Hannibal, was an American R&B, soul, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes. His biggest hit was "Hymn No. 5", a commentary on the effects of the Vietnam War on servicemen, which was banned on radio.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 9, 1939 (Atlanta), Died January 30, 2014 (The Bronx)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1965 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: performer

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	116707	11/1/1965	Jerkin' the dog	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	116708	11/1/1965	I found a way	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117228	4/11/1966	Fishin' pole	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117229	4/11/1966	The right to love you	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117230	4/11/1966	Get back	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117265	4/11/1966	Someone is watching you	The Mighty Hannibal	performer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Mighty Hannibal, The," accessed November 10, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/331549.

Mighty Hannibal, The. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/331549.

"Mighty Hannibal, The." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 10 November 2024.

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