"The setting for De Boissiere's second novel "Rum and Coca Cola" (republished in 2006) is the Second World War when thousands of American soldiers came to Trinidad to build and man military bases...The novel is, in a Caribbean context, a rare and largely successful attempt to create fictional models which give a panoramic view of their society..."The American military had Share. Drinkin' rum and Coca … ", Since the Yankee come to Trinidad Page 11 . The Andrews Sisters - Rum And Coca-Cola 1944. Despite its reputation, the properly poured rum and Coke is a surprisingly light drink because the cola and ice make up most of the drink's volume. Tap to unmute. ", (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. The Amsterdam version also hints that women are prostituting themselves, preserving the Lord Invader chorus which says, "Both mother and daughter/Working for the Yankee dollar. 78_rum-and-coca-cola_vaughn-monroe-and-his-orchestra-vaughn-monroe-the-norton-sisters_gbia0161513a Location USA Scanner Internet Archive Python library 1.9.9 Scanningcenter George Blood, L.P. Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola Go down Point Koomahnah Both mother and daughter Workin' for the Yankee dollar It's a fact, man, it's a fact In old Trinidad, I also fear The situation is mighty queer Like the Yankee girl, the native swoon When she hear Der Bingo croon Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola Go down Point Koomahnah Both mother and daughter It is finished off with a cola (Coca-Cola is the soda of choice) and a lime wedge. The lyric was there, it was cute, but we didn't think of what it meant; but at that time, nobody else would think of it either, because we weren't as morally open as we are today and so, a lot of stuff—really, no excuses—just went over our heads. If you'd like to be slightly more meticulous, you can measure the two out! While there were a number of records of 'Rum and Coca Cola', the Andrews Sisters' version was far and away the most popular.". Although he claimed never to have heard the song during the month he spent on the island, the lyrics to his version are clearly based on the Lord Invader version, with the music and chorus being virtually identical. Tap to unmute. What we’re going to try to do is help you figure out how to make your best rum and coke. There was no written background, so we just kind of faked it. Watch the video for Rum and Coca Cola from The Andrews Sisters's Latin Lounge for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This version would use 2 ounces of rum with 6 ounces of Coke. They make you feel so very glad. Go down Point Koomahnah. There is a difference between a Rum & Coke and a Cuba Libre. Creating great tasting cocktails at home is easy once you have some recipes. Calypso sing and make up rhyme. At its most basic level, the rum and Coke will be as simple as a pour of your favorite rum in a tall glass filled with ice. Guarantee you one real good fine time. The song was copyrighted in the United States by entertainer Morey Amsterdam and was a hit in 1945 for the Andrews Sisters. 5:36 "Rum and Coca Cola" et "You Could Drive A Person Crazy" de Stephen Sondheim par Bruno Fontaine et les soeurs Jérosme | Le live de la matinale. Typically, most drinkers will find a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 to have the best flavor and much of that will depend on the rum you choose. Rum and Coca Cola Songtext. The 1:2 pour creates a classically styled rum and Coke. [8], Sample of the 1945 cover "Rum and Coca-Cola" by, "Music Copyright Infringement Resource - Sponsored By USC Gould School of Law", Legal opinion by New York District Judge Simon Rifkind, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rum_and_Coca-Cola&oldid=1004914447, Songs involved in plagiarism controversies, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 February 2021, at 01:49. tour. Wait a minute... Every day is Rum and Coke day! [5] On the Harlem Hit Parade chart, it went to number three. Copy link. You should have already, It is tempting to pour any old rum that is, White rums are the most popular base for rum and Coke, though you might also really enjoy it with an. [4][5] Maxine Andrews recalled, "The rhythm was what attracted the Andrews Sisters to 'Rum and Coca-Cola'. Out on Manzanella Beach G.I. About Rum and Coca-Cola "Rum and Coca-Cola" is a popular calypso song composed by Lionel Belasco with lyrics by Lord Invader. The song was copyrighted in the United States by entertainer Morey Amsterdam and was a hit in 1945 for the Andrews Sisters. Celsayong 9738. During World War II, around 20,000 American GIs were stationed in Trinidad, ostensibly to deter any invasion. [3] According to Patty Andrews, "We had a recording date, and the song was brought to us the night before the recording date. Rum and Cola is an all-time classic recipe, with subtle caramelly cola and a zesty wedge of lime that’s best enjoyed with crystal clear, rounded flavour of delicious new Captain Morgan® White Rum. They make you feel so very glad. Size 10.0 Source 78 User_cleaned Bai Konte User_metadataentered Jordan Gold … C If you ever go down Trinidad G7 They make you feel so very glad F G7 F G7 Calypso sing and make up rhyme C G7 C Guarantee you one real good fine time C Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola G7 Go down Point Koomahnah F G7 Both mother and daughter D7 G7 C Workin' for the Yankee dollar C Oh, beat it man, beat it C Since the Yankee come to Trinidad G7 They got the young girls all goin' mad F G7 F G7 … REMINISCING (Column) Courts Find ‘Rum and Coca-Cola’ Was Plagiarized . [1] Lord Invader also wrote a follow-up song to "Rum and Coca-Cola", titled "Yankee Dollar". After the release of "Rum and Coca-Cola", Belasco and Lord Invader sued for copyright infringement of the song's music and lyrics, respectively. He is a professional bartender, bar owner, recipe creator, and drink writer, though he prefers the title "obsessive cocktail nerd. All too often, they feel that they ​didn't pour enough rum because they can't taste it, so they add another shot. The melody had been previously published as the work of Venezuelan calypso composer Lionel Belasco on a song titled "L'Année Passée," which was in turn based on a folk song from Martinique. Everything that you need to know about mixing this popular drink is right there in the name. possibly with a wedge of lime. Info. Share. A Rum & Coke is just that, rum and coke. Calypsonian and Calypso Monarch winner, Devon Seale, first premiered his tribute to Lionel Belasco entitled "Lio", at the Calypso Revue tent in 1999. Make Trinidad like paradise, The Andrews Sisters also seem to have given little thought to the meaning of the lyrics. James Last Medley : Rum And Coca Cola / Quando Quando Quando / South America Take It Away. We hardly really knew it, and when we went in we had some extra time and we just threw it in, and that was the miracle of it. The song was copyrighted in the United States by entertainer Morey Amsterdam and became a hit in 1945 for the Andrews Sisters, spending ten weeks at the top the Billboard Pop Singles chart. Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola. Calypso sing and make up rhyme. Get our free book when you sign up for our newsletter. 78_rum-and-coca-cola_porky-freeman-trio-ruth-foxe-sullavan-baron-amsterdam_gbia0270363a Location USA Scanner Internet Archive Python library 1.9.9 Scanningcenter George Blood, L.P. [6] That year, he would take it to the annual Calyspo Monarch finals. Watch later. As many drinkers can attest, however, it is easy to get a bad rum and Coke. About Rum and Coca-Cola. Workin' for the Yankee dollar. Both mother and daughter. Despite its reputation, the properly poured rum and Coke is a surprisingly light drink because the cola and ice make up most of the drink's volume. This is great if you want to get drunk, but not so good if you want to taste a good drink. There are lots of rum and coke recipes scattered across the internet telling you great they are. Other colas, particularly those designed specifically as mixers for cocktails (e.g., Q Kola, Adding the juice from a lime will create a drink called the. 78_rum-and-coca-cola_andrews-sisters-vic-schoen-and-his-orchestra-morey-amsterdam_gbia0195302a Location USA Scanner Internet Archive Python library 1.9.0 Scanningcenter George Blood, L.P. Making a rum and Coke is as simple as combining the two titular ingredients. Recipe Tags: This results in a drink that is either "burnt" with alcohol or too sweet with soda. Lisa del Bo - Rum and Coca-Cola - 2002 - YouTube. Garnish with a lime wedge. Some drinkers prefer Pepsi because it is a softer cola, and that is perfectly fine. [4], In the Songs That Won The War Vol. Drinkin' rum and Coca-Cola Go down Point Koomahnah Both mother and daughter Workin' for the Yankee dollar. These make the Coke made with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) pale in comparison. To make this in the average 10-ounce highball glass, pour 2 ounces of rum and 4 ounces of Coke. Size 10.0 Source 78 User_cleaned Kevin Coupe User_metadataentered Lawson Cade User_transferred Lawson Cade 3:16. The song was published in the United States with Amsterdam listed as lyricist and Jeri Sullivan and Paul Baron as composers. Use of a brand-name product in the name of a hit song surely is a rarity. If you ever go down Trinidad. It was actually a faked arrangement. CD program notes, Edward Habib writes, "'Rum and Coca Cola' has naughty lyrics but not quite naughty enough to deny its hit status...During the forties, comedians as songwriters was the norm, Phil Silvers, Joey Bishop and Jackie Gleason all had a part in writing hit songs. Rum and Coke. Tom wears many cocktail hats. The rum and Coke is an unbelievably simple yet satisfying cocktail. 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