From a Logical Point of View - Robert Mitchum, Charles, Hubert R.
Not Me - Robert Mitchum, King Radio [1]
What Is This Generation Coming To? - Robert Mitchum, Burke, Sonny [Arran
Tic, Tic, Tic - Robert Mitchum, Raye, Don
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep - Robert Mitchum, Burke, Sonny [Arran
I Learn a Merengue, Mama - Robert Mitchum, Wilhoite, MacRae
Take Me Down to Lover's Row - Robert Mitchum, Raye, Don
Mama Look a Boo Boo - Robert Mitchum, Christopherson, Sle
Coconut Water - Robert Mitchum, Houdini, Wilmoth
Matilda - Robert Mitchum, Thomas, Harry
They Dance All Night - Robert Mitchum, Wilhoite, MacRae
Ballad of Thunder Road [*] - Robert Mitchum, Mitchum, Robert
My Honey's Lovin' Arms [*] - Robert Mitchum, Meyer, Joseph [Comp
Digitally remastered edition of this 1957 album from the American actor. On this album, Mitchum opted for an "ethnic" sound with no attempt to adapt either the music to his friends lyrics for an American audience, giving u... more »s the spectacle of songs written specifically for a Trinidadian audience delivered uncut by a major Hollywood star. Rev-Ola.« less
Digitally remastered edition of this 1957 album from the American actor. On this album, Mitchum opted for an "ethnic" sound with no attempt to adapt either the music to his friends lyrics for an American audience, giving us the spectacle of songs written specifically for a Trinidadian audience delivered uncut by a major Hollywood star. Rev-Ola.
Scott T. Rivers | Los Angeles, CA USA | 04/03/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Dig that album cover! The King of Cool doesn't disgrace himself with this 1957 release. What should have been a bizarre novelty emerges as a surprisingly enjoyable foray into the calypso milieu. Among the standout tracks are "What Is This Generation Coming To?" and "From a Logical Point of View." Robert Mitchum fans will not be disappointed."
Shut your mouth, go away!
Johnny Heering | Bethel, CT United States | 07/02/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"So, how good does Robert Mitchum do de calypso, mon? Well, he's a more authentic calypso singer than Vanilla Ice was a rapper. He does a decent job on the tongue-twisting lyrics, especially on the up-tempo "What's This Generation Coming To?", a lament about how da crazy teenagers got da nation in a state of con-fyoo-shun wit' dere rockin' 'n' rollin'. On other tunes, his vocals aren't as powerful as his fists, but as Johnny Mercer once said, if Mitchum can't reach a high note, "he can act his way through it." And if that doesn't work...well, who's gonna tell him? Here is the track listing:
1. Jean and Dinah
2. From a Logical Point of View
3. Not Me
4. What is This Generation Coming To?
5. Tic, Tic, Tic
6. Beauty is Only Skin Deep
7. I Learn a Merengue, Mama
8. Take Me Down to Lover's Row
9. Mama, Looka Boo Boo
10. Coconut Water
11. Matilda, Matilda
12. They Dance All Night
13. The Ballad of Thunder Road
14. My Honey's Lovin' Arms
13 & 14 are bonus tracks. "The Ballad of Thunder Road" was a non-calypso single released about a year after this album, and "My Honey's Lovin' Arms" was it's b-side."
A sunny good time!
Elseless | Norwalk, CA | 07/01/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Whenever I'm feeling blue or in need of sunshine on a rainy day... THIS is the cd I put on. Tons of fun and guraunteed to make you smile.
I suspect that the people who DIDN'T like this cd don't have the kind of sense of humor needed to appreciate this album. So very tongue in cheek and just an all around good time. Too bad the art of subtle lyrics is lost on today's artists."
Totally surpassed expectations!
C. Williamson | USA | 10/16/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I always thought this was a "Golden Throats" candidate, but had never before heard the album. When I did, I was amazed. Mitchum can really sing -- his tone is fine, his pitch is true, his rhythm is right in the groove, and his enunciation is spot-on. There's no way he was drunk (as he later claimed) when he recorded this -- it's just too clean. Trained musicians might have had trouble with these rhythms and lyrics, but Mitchum hits them out of the park. And the songs are delightful, as is his back-up band and singers. This album is a real delight, and though better calypso recordings undoubtedly exist, this record has to stand near the top of the list of best albums by Hollywood stars not otherwise known as vocalists."
NOBODYS EVER BEEN AS COOL AS MITCH.
Brad F. Stender | FAIRFIELD CT | 12/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"YES MR. COOL AND I JUST DONT CARE MITCHUM DOES CALYPSO AND DOES IT WELL.JUST SIT BACK AND ENJOY. MITCH TOLD DINO ABOUT LITTLE OL WINE DRINKER AND DINO HAD A BIG HIT CLASSIC WITH IT.DOES MITCHUM DOING CALYPSO MAKE SENSE NO! BUT HE WAS THE HERO AND ANTI HERO BEFORE ANY ONE ELSE. SIT BACK WITH A SMOKE AND SOME BOOZE AND ENJOY MITCH.HE ALWAYS DUG CALYPSO.AND AS YOU LISTEN WONDER WHY YOU WERE NEVER AS COOL AS BOB.!!! ROBERT MITCHUM WAS WHAT EVERY BOY WANTED TO BECOME AND WHAT EVERY MAN REGRETED HE NEVER BECAME.AFTER YOU LISTEN TO THIS CD THEN READ THE BOOK ON BOB ENTITLED BABY I DONT CARE."