Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs - Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton

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Review by Angely Magdaniel

Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton: A Time Capsule of Calypso Vibes and Mento Magic Alright, let’s talk about Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton. Released in ‘65 by Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs, this album is like a warm Caribbean breeze on a vinyl record. It floats between reggae grooves and pop sensibilities but keeps its roots firmly planted in mento and calypso traditions. If you’re into tropical rhythms, cheeky lyrics, and melodies that stick to your brain like mango juice on a hot day, this one’s for you. The album hops across two worlds—Jamaica and the US—and it wears its dual identity proudly. With labels like Island Music and Hilary backing it up, plus Clifford Rae producing and A. Iton engineering, the whole thing has this polished yet raw feel. Like they knew exactly what they were doing but weren’t trying too hard to impress anyone. Now, onto the tracks. You’ve got classics like “Jamaica Farewell” and “Yellow Bird,” which are just begging to be played at sunset with a cold drink in hand. But if I had to pick two standouts, I’d go with “Shame And Scandal” and “Big Bamboo.” “Shame And Scandal” is pure storytelling gold. It’s got this sly humor running through it, where Lord Jellicoe basically calls out relationship drama without breaking a sweat. The melody bounces along so sweetly that you almost forget how brutally honest the lyrics are. Something about the way he delivers lines makes me grin every time—it’s like gossip over a steel drum beat. This track sticks because it feels timeless; people still deal with the same love triangle mess today, and somehow hearing it set to calypso makes it sting less. Then there’s “Big Bamboo.” Oh man, this tune hits different. It’s playful, flirty, and kinda mysterious all at once. There’s something hypnotic about the rhythm—it pulls you in like you’re walking barefoot through a jungle path lined with fireflies. The imagery in the lyrics is vivid enough to paint pictures in your head, but vague enough to leave room for imagination. Every time I hear it, I can almost smell the sea salt and hear palm leaves rustling. It’s escapism wrapped up in three minutes of pure vibe. The rest of the album? Solid as heck. Tracks like “Mary Ann” and “Island Woman” keep the energy high, while slower numbers like “Wings Of A Dove” give you moments to breathe. Even covers like “Matilda” get their own unique spin here, blending nostalgia with fresh island flair. What strikes me most about Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton is how effortlessly it bridges cultures. Back in ‘65, when global music wasn’t nearly as interconnected as it is now, this album was already mixing Jamaican sounds with American pop appeal. It’s proof that good music doesn’t need borders or fancy marketing—it just needs heart and soul. And here’s the kicker: listening to this record feels like stepping into a time machine, except instead of landing in some futuristic sci-fi world, you end up smack dab in the middle of a beach party from decades ago. Weirdly comforting, right? So grab a copy (if you can find one!) and let Lord Jellicoe remind you why life’s better with a little calypso chaos.

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Artist: Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs
Album: Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Wings Of A Dove
Jamaica Farewell
Shame And Scandal
Island In The Sun
Hold On To Your Man
Matilda
Yellow Bird
Brown Skin Gal
Big Bamboo
Mary Ann
Island Woman
My Pussin

Video

Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs At The Sheraton 196 Mento Jamaica
Wings Of A Dove | Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton | Ska/Calypso, Reggae

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Catalog Numbers

  • ILP - 1040
  • WIRL. 1040

Labels

  • Island Music , Hilary
  • WIRL
  • Island Music Records, Hilary
  • Hilary

Listen online

  • ouvir online
  • escuchar en línea
  • online luisteren
  • online anhören
  • lyssna på nätet
  • ascolta in linea
  • lytte på nettet
  • kuunnella verkossa
  • écouter en ligne

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Stereo
  • Album
  • Mono
  • Gold & Red Labels
  • Blue Labels
  • White Label
  • Red On White Labels
  • Yellow Labels
  • red vinyl
  • blue labels
  • Pink & Red Labels
  • Black & White Labels
  • Brown On White Label Misprint

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByHilary Record Corp.
Distributed ByHilary Record Corp.
Licensed FromIsland Music

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerA. Iton
ProducerClifford Rae

Notes

  • Variation: Black-on-green Island Music center labels.
  • Note: Track listing taken from center labels which do not match rear jacket.
  • Day-glo yellow "MONO" sticker on jacket front, top, right. Rear jacket retains printed 'STERO' [sic] designation.
  • Rear jacket track list is not correct. See center labels for correct song side/order.
  • The track listing on the jacket is out of order. The labels are correct.
  • Variation: Black-on-blue Island Music center labels.
  • Red strip with "STEREO" along top front cover.
  • Variant WIRL label in orange and light pink. "Manufactured By West Indies Records LTD. Jamaica W.I." at top.
  • Variation: Black-on-white Island Music center labels, similar to this release Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton
  • Stereo write on jacket and label.
  • Different label,red and white.
  • Variation: black lettering on yellow labels
  • Note: Track listing taken from labels
  • Repurposed "MONOURAL" [sic] jackets with day-glo red "STEREO" sticker on jacket front, bottom, center.
  • Red & black-on-pink center labels.
  • Variation: Multi colour-on-white Hillary center labels.
  • White label with black print. "Manufactured By West Indies Records LTD. Jamaica W.I." along bottom.
  • "STERO" misprint on sleeve
  • Brown and White labels
  • Rear sleeve track listing is incorrect. See center labels for correct song side/order.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1, etched): WIRL LP-1565-A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2, etched): WIRL LP-1565-B1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1, etched): LORD-A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2, etched): LORD-B-2
  • Label Code: ILP-1040
  • Matrix / Runout (A Side Etched): 1040A-1FL
  • Matrix / Runout (B Side Etched): 1040B-1FL
  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2, etched): LORD-B-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): 1040A-1FL
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): 1040B-1FL

About Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs

Real Name

    • Jellicoe Barker

Name Vars

  • Jellicoe

Aliases

  • Jellicoe Barker

Members

  • Harold Williams
  • Jellicoe Barker
  • Alfred Williams
  • Oscar Brainbridge

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Lord Jellicoe At The Sheraton* by Lord Jellicoe & His Calypso Monarchs is a hidden gem from 1965. It blends reggae, pop, mento, and calypso vibes, taking listeners on a musical journey to Jamaica and beyond. One of its tracks, *Jamaica Farewell*, became a timeless classic. Fun fact: the album was released under multiple labels like Island Music and Hilary, showing its cross-border appeal in the US and Jamaica. Props to engineer A. Iton and producer Clifford Rae for bringing this vibrant mix to life!

Comments

clubkeeper
clubkeeper
2025-03-16
This YouTube presentation is marred by the lousy audio of whatever source was being used. I’m thinking worn and scratched vinyl from way back when. These songs are not that rare that one couldn’t find a better audio of this entire album. I guess Mr. invigorate had only this used crappy copy. Much of the charm and key points has been lost. egs, the song , “Shame and Scandal”. The punchline was obliterated. It should’ve been: “his mama she said go man go your daddy ain’t your daddy but your daddy don’t know “
viettocorg
viettocorg
2025-03-15
This is my Dad's music, Please do NOT take it down, i'm fighting Youtube regarding my own copyright infringements, and will try to fight them regarding my dad's rights to royalty compensation for all his works..keep the music going so the world can still hear daddy, now in spirit world since 2001.
gandhinitu6
gandhinitu6
2025-03-15
Invigoration, you should’ve listed the various song titles! Jellicoe was big. When I bought the cassette tape of this album (Montego Bay Airport 1972) Ska and Reggae were already well entrenched musical genres butLord Jellicoe was outselling all music in that store. I prefer the risqué lyrics and simple (authentic) Calypso rhythms over the sanitized island music introduced to the world in 1956 by Harry Belafonte (pre-Reggae). I still perform a medley of two Calypso songs; Osland In the Sun and Jamaica Farewell using the style I found in this album. You can almost see the women on the lawn chairs poolside at “The Sheraton”. Listen, Matilda” when L. J. calls, “women over forty” (and of course no-one joins in because the gals won’t admit to it!!