Wilmoth Houdini

Wilmoth Houdini

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Wilmoth Houdini was a Trinidadian calypsonian born Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks on November 25, 1895. He began his musical career in 1916 with the carnival group African Millionaires. In 1927, he relocated to New York City and recorded for Decca Records. He released over one hundred 78s between 1928 and 1940 under names including Edgar Leon Sinclair and King Houdini. His 1934 recording “War Declaration” served as a rebuttal to Trinidadian critics. Houdini's 1939 composition “He Had It Coming” became a hit for Louis Jordan and Ella Fitzgerald as “Stone Cold Dead in the Market”. The track reached number 7 on the pop charts. He organized calypso festivals in New York and performed at the Caribbean Club in the 1950s. His recording “Uncle Joe” influenced numerous American musicians. Hendricks died on August 6, 1973. 

Top tracks

18
Black but Sweet
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
02:33
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
14
Bobby Sox Idol (Frank Sinatra)
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:56
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
07
Honey I'm Bound To Go
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:13
Composers: Unspecified
15
Brave Son of America
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:43
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
03
Way Down Sobo (Leggo)
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
03:11
Composers: Traditional
04
Blow Wind Blow
Belasco's Orchestra
Calypso - Best of Trinidad
03:05
Composers: Lionel Belasco

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  • Discography
Albums
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
Birrs Music
30-06-2023
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
01
Poor But Ambitious
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
03:07
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
02
Sweet Papa Willie
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
03:12
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
03
The Cooks In Trinidad
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
03:15
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
04
Arima Tonight - Sangre Grande Tomorrow Night
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
02:23
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
05
Black But Sweet
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
02:29
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
06
I Need A Man
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
03:21
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
07
Stop Coming And Come
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks In Trinidad (Trinidad, Recordings of 1931 - 1934)
03:02
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
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Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
Birrs Music
30-06-2023
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
01
Mickey Cipriani's Career
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
03:08
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
02
African Love Call
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:52
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
03
War Declaratio
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:57
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
04
Leave me business alone
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:20
Writer: Fitz McLean - Walter Douglas / Composers: Fitz McLean - Walter Douglas
05
Tearing up my clothes
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:26
Writer: Fitz McLean - Walter Douglas / Composers: Fitz McLean - Walter Douglas
06
Don't Do That To Me
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:55
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
07
They Are Lying To Me
Wilmoth Houdini
Monkey Swing (Trinidad, Recordings of 1934 - 1939)
02:50
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
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Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
Birrs Music
30-06-2023
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
01
Cousin, Cousin, Scratch Here So For Me
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
02:47
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
02
Mama, Call The Fire Brigade
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
02:31
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
03
Resisting Temptation
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
02:36
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
04
Harlem Alley Cats
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
03:11
Writer: T. Lynch / Composers: T. Lynch
05
Married life in Harlem
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
03:11
Writer: T. Lynch / Composers: T. Lynch
06
The Million Dollar Pair of Feet
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
02:59
Writer: T. Lynch / Composers: T. Lynch
07
Rum and Coca-Cola (Part l)
Wilmoth Houdini
Harlem Alley Cats (Trinidad, Recordings of 1940 - 1947)
03:07
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini - Rupert Westmore Grant / Composers: Lionel Belascos
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Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
Birrs Music
30-06-2023
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
01
Caroline
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
03:00
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini - Lionel Belasco / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini - Lionel Belasco
02
Ceccilia
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
03:05
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
03
Good Night Ladies and Gents
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
03:04
Writer: Lionel Belasco / Composers: Lionel Belasco
04
Hit and Run Away
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
03:26
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
05
Song No. 99
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
02:56
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
06
Sweet Like A Honey Bee
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
02:57
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
07
Sweet Like Sugar Cane
Wilmoth Houdini
Sweet Like Sugar Cane (Trinidad, Recordings of 1928 - 1931)
03:02
Writer: Wilmoth Houdini / Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
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Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
2022 Nostalgia
15-04-2022
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
01
Adeline
The Pretender
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
02:28
Composers: Trad
02
Victoria
Monroeses String Orchestra
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
02:33
Composers: Trad
03
Señorita Panchita
The Tiger
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
03:03
Composers: Trad
04
Nora Darling
The Lion
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
03:02
Composers: Trad
05
My Girl Mabel
King Radio
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
02:52
Composers: Trad
06
Sweet Evalina
Lord Executioner
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
03:01
Composers: Trad
07
Delcina
The Tiger
Calypso Ladies - Early Calypso from Trinidad
03:05
Composers: Trad
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Rum and Coca-Cola
(P) 2011 Radiophone Archives
01-09-2011
Rum and Coca-Cola
01
Rum and Coca-Cola (Parts 1 & 2)
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
05:59
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
02
Monkey Swing
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
03:10
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
03
Bobby Sox Idol (Frank Sinatra)
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
02:56
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
04
The Calypso Way
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
02:44
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
05
Stop Coming and Come
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
03:03
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
06
Brave Son of America
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
02:43
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
07
Queen of the Amazon
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum and Coca-Cola
02:52
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
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Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
(P) 1993 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Originally released on Arhoolie Records.
01-01-1993
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
01
Sweet like a Honey Bee
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:01
Composers: Unspecified
02
Song No. 99
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
02:59
Composers: Unspecified
03
Uncle Jo' Gimme Mo'!
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:11
Composers: Unspecified
04
Trifling Men
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
02:59
Composers: Unspecified
05
No Mo' Bench and Board
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:10
Composers: Unspecified
06
Sweet Papa Willie
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:15
Composers: Unspecified
07
Honey I'm Bound To Go
Wilmoth Houdini
Poor but Ambitious: Calypso Classics from Trinidad 1928-1940
03:13
Composers: Unspecified
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Rum & Coca-Cola
(P) 2016 Deliagone Records
01-01-1958
Rum & Coca-Cola
01
Rum & Coca-Cola, Pts. 1 & 2 (Complete Version)
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
05:59
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
02
Monkey Swing
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
03:10
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
03
Bojangles the Tap Dancer (Million Dollar Feet)
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
03:00
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
04
The Calypso Way
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
02:44
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
05
Stop Coming and Come
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
03:03
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
06
Don't Do That to Me
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
03:00
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
07
Resisting Temptation
Wilmoth Houdini
Rum & Coca-Cola
02:38
Composers: Frederick Hendricks
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The Cooks in Trinidad
(P) 2018 Caribya Music
01-01-1940
The Cooks in Trinidad
01
The Cooks in Trinidad
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
03:18
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
02
Johnny Take Me Wife
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
03:01
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
03
He Had It Coming
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
02:49
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
04
Hot Dogs Made Their Name
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
03:01
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
05
Moan, People, Moan
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
02:52
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
06
Gin and Cocoanut Water
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
02:55
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
07
Glorious Centenary
Wilmoth Houdini
The Cooks in Trinidad
02:52
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
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The Calypso Way
(P) 2018 Caribya Music
01-01-1940
The Calypso Way
01
The Calypso Way
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:44
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
02
Stop Coming and Come
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
03:05
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
03
Glorious Centenary
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:53
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
04
Bandsman Shooting Case
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:54
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
05
Uncle Jo' Gimme Mo'
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
03:11
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
06
Song No 99
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:59
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
07
War Declaration
Wilmoth Houdini
The Calypso Way
02:57
Composers: Frederick Wilmoth Hendricks
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Splits
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
02-09-2011
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
01
Uncle Jo' Gimme Mo'
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:12
02
Song No. 99
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:00
03
Trifling Men
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:00
04
No Mo' Bench and Board
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:11
05
Sweet Papa Willie
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:15
06
Honey I'm Bound to Go
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:15
07
The Cooks in Thailand
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Legends - Wilmoth Houdini (1929 - 1940)
03:19
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Featured in
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
(P) 2011 Black Round Records
02-09-2011
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
01
Juliane
Lionel Belasco & His Orchestra
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
02:59
Composers: Traditional
02
History of Carnival
Attila the Hun
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
03:06
Composers: Traditional
03
Way Down Sobo (Leggo)
Wilmoth Houdini
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
03:11
Composers: Traditional
04
Millington
King Radio and the Tiger
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
03:12
Composers: Traditional
05
Zingue Talala
The Attila
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
03:06
Composers: Traditional
06
Hojo (African War Song)
The Lion
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
02:50
Composers: Traditional
07
Archie Boulay (Kalendar)
Attila the Hun
Calypso Carnival (1935 - 1939)
02:43
Composers: Traditional
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Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
18-12-2013
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
01
Linstead Market
Lord Messan & His Calypsonians
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
03:15
02
Limbo
Lord Tickler
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
03:13
03
Wanga
The Lion
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
02:48
04
This Long Time Gal a Never See You
Monty Reynolds & The Silver Seas Orchestra
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
03:01
05
Freddo
Atilla The Hun
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
02:47
06
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
The Lion
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
02:40
07
Old Men Come Back Again
King Radio
Retro Island Beat - Calypso Mento Ska
02:55
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Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
(P) 2011 Black Round Records
02-09-2011
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
01
War Declaration
Wilmoth Houdini
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
02:59
Composers: Wilmoth Houdini
02
My Reply to Houdini
The Executor
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
03:07
Composers: Lord Executor
03
Graf Zeppelin
Attila the Hun
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
03:10
Composers: Atilla The Hun
04
Congo Bara
Keskidee Trio
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
03:13
Composers: Keskidee Trio
05
Old Lady You Mashing My Toe
The Growler
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
03:11
Composers: The Growler
06
Death
The Lion
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
02:58
Composers: The Lion
07
Ugly Woman
The Lion
Golden Age of Calypso (1934 - 1947)
03:11
Composers: The Lion
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Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
08-05-2015
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
01
Street Beat
Charlie Parker
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
09:34
02
Crazy Rhythm
Erroll Garner
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
05:28
03
Color and Kind
Howlin' Wolf
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
03:11
04
Noisy Spring
Boysie Grant and the Reynolds Calypso Clippers
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
03:13
05
Early Mornin' Blues
Albert Ammons
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
03:12
06
Point Cumana
The Tiger
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
03:06
07
Caroline
Wilmoth Houdini
Classic Music of Black Origin, Vol. 1
03:05
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