two of the most visionary calypsoes of all time - and unfortunately the saddest. All the advice and warnings contained in these songs have gone largely ignored and we are now living in the aftermath...
These songs are so relevant in our society today. Who going to guard the guards. The US is being made to answer this question today. Where do their loyalties the oval office or the constitution? And whose role is it to hold the rulers accountable.
The persons selected to judge the calypso competition that year, must have the greatest REGRET of their lives not to place the CROWN on the King head for 2 of the greatest calypsos ever. Both songs were ahead of the times and we're seeing it come to pass King Austin and the song writer are VISIONARIES
I remember in that particular year,Progress was the calypso of the year and to date still remains one of the best calypsoes ever written and sung.RIP bro.Prophetic classic.
done over by a true-true honourarry doctor= doctor leston paul, but the originals was done by yours truly but cried down by some of the bigger arrangers.
I agree Roger this remake can't cut it why did he change the way he says 'who had to gard de gard' in trini vernacular,now he says it like a english man.my late friend family had the album,had great songs including 'the world today",'public never satisfy',we do kiaso a great disservice by not playing these songs.
Lyrics: Within every system, there are rules and laws..and those who enforce them, obviously because Love in the hierarchy is non significant, so we find it necessary and highly important , To guard our civil rights and surround this world, just a few build big at nights who got full control but, if it is we fear to trust and guardians be to protect us, question for the lads, who goin' to guard theses guards? De armies, navies and air forces, look de KGBs and petty bosses, CIA and Scotland Yards, who goin' to guard these guards De chiefs of security, must be in a quandry this, question is de hardest of hard, who goin' to guard these guards.? What a shocking factor, to read in de news About one commander who good life defuse, orrrr push de red button on a computer, that could cause a chain reaction and damage de future Using our treasuries, we have made them strong, creating authorities, as we move along but, knowing power develops and, absolute power corrupts, question for the lads, who goin to guard these guards? The royalties and the governments look, de many houses of parliament the, casa of de guards, who goin to guard these guards?, yes, questions for the fanatics, advocating politics, in the face of failing standards, who goin to guard these guards,? Guardians of de cities, guardians of de air, guardian over land and seas, here and everywhere, just like de steady beat of a metronome, we have become quite obsessed with the militant syndrome, to attain dependencies, we have conjured up, a chill of ascendancy, reaching at the top but, if it is this whole charade depends upon rank and grade, question for de bards, who goin to guard these guards? the 'ministrators of state defense, de many heads of intelligence, the, espionage they have asked, who goin to guard these guards yes, Shall it be de guerrillas? De religious ministers? Or de professors from Harvard? Who goin to guard these guards?
Such lyrical words...makes me feel hope that someone could have this vision; sad that this is our state. Well done, Winsford. and well done to King Austin.
thank you Winston for these beautiful melodies and powerful lyrics that are more relevant now than ever before
John Stollmeyer Winston or winsford?
Thank you Elysia
@@lysiaray great concept
Such powerful lyrics thanks to Winsford Devine... excellent insights into global politics. Thank you. And you found a great voice in King Austin.
Timeless.
These calypsoes were.readymade forr the King .Its a thesis in calpyso.
The joker was.gifted with insight.and forsight:(God givev tslent)
What a tune Depicting the current situation of the time.
The fellas are on sink with gospel who shall judge all according to their works
Songs that stood the test of time and passed with flying colours.
With his other song "progress" arguably two of the best composed calypsoes ever.
A true gem from the Golden age of social commentary...among the very best🙌👍
Asking that question today. Who guarding the guards. Positive and powerful song
Powerful lyrics with hypnotic music..!!!
I love this song....my favorite song of all times
Great calypso by king Austin can't stop listening
""No one can deny that the price of progress is high.."
May his music live on. ....
Had the opportunity and privilege jaming with him early 70s. Success Village Back road. Laventile. Great Brother
Listening on June 24,2021,immortal calypsoes.Thank you Winston and suitably sung by sweet voiced King Austin.R.I.P.men,you will not be forgotten.💕👏👈
GREAT SONG
"As we eat and drink..species at the brink of being extinct..."
two of the most visionary calypsoes of all time - and unfortunately the saddest. All the advice and warnings contained in these songs have gone largely ignored and we are now living in the aftermath...
These songs are so relevant in our
society today. Who going to guard the guards. The US is being made to answer this question today. Where do their loyalties the oval office or the constitution? And whose role is it to hold the rulers accountable.
Immortal classic. The question still remain unanswered.
The greatest need of the world is men who would stand for right even if the heavens fall.
Thanks for this tune
What are nice voice good questions
Powerful words of truth wake up earth
The persons selected to judge the calypso competition that year, must have the greatest REGRET of their lives not to place the CROWN on the King head for 2 of the greatest calypsos ever. Both songs were ahead of the times and we're seeing it come to pass
King Austin and the song writer are VISIONARIES
I remember in that particular year,Progress was the calypso of the year and to date still remains one of the best calypsoes ever written and sung.RIP bro.Prophetic classic.
They simply thief
Calypso Politics.
I like this sound
Powerful combination Progress love it..
Rest in peace beloved uncle
My Father and Johnny King Owned a Record Shop in St Croix in 1979
Powerful tune for campaigning
R I P king Austin a golden voice.
What can I say..There is no more I.can say (top of the shelf)
one of the best calypsoes of times
Another onr for.the archives
this a true song
Can't stop dancing!!
These compositions by the "joker" made king Austin the calypsonian that.he became
done over by a true-true honourarry doctor= doctor leston paul, but the originals was done by yours truly but cried down by some of the bigger arrangers.
song beyond it's time and still and will always be relevant
Truly two immortal calypsoes.Well composed and well sung.
These two songs written, arranged rendered by a unique voice sung with soul, should be regarded as the tops for hall of fame,
Killing, destroying of our earth, hatred and hunger is the price of progress! Its very high, the price of progress.
good music
I want the original , these makeovers do not cut it .
I agree Roger this remake can't cut it why did he change the way he says 'who had to gard de gard' in trini vernacular,now he says it like a english man.my late friend family had the album,had great songs including 'the world today",'public never satisfy',we do kiaso a great disservice by not playing these songs.
Is the original available on yt?
MY NUMBER ONE CALYPSO OFF ALL TIME.😂❤😅
.How is it a song like this, or this artist never won any major competition in this country .
Why we stop ask these questions?
There is not much,
Best
Lyrics:
Within every system, there are rules and laws..and those who enforce them, obviously because
Love in the hierarchy is non significant, so we find it necessary and highly important ,
To guard our civil rights and surround this world, just a few build big at nights who got full control but, if it is we fear to trust and guardians be to protect us, question for the lads, who goin' to guard theses guards? De armies, navies and air forces, look de KGBs and petty bosses, CIA and Scotland Yards, who goin' to guard these guards
De chiefs of security, must be in a quandry this, question is de hardest of hard, who goin' to guard these guards.?
What a shocking factor, to read in de news
About one commander who good life defuse, orrrr push de red button on a computer, that could cause a chain reaction and damage de future
Using our treasuries, we have made them strong, creating authorities, as we move along but, knowing power develops and, absolute power corrupts, question for the lads, who goin to guard these guards? The royalties and the governments look, de many houses of parliament the, casa of de guards, who goin to guard these guards?, yes, questions for the fanatics, advocating politics, in the face of failing standards, who goin to guard these guards,?
Guardians of de cities, guardians of de air, guardian over land and seas, here and everywhere, just like de steady beat of a metronome, we have become quite obsessed with the militant syndrome, to attain dependencies, we have conjured up, a chill of ascendancy, reaching at the top but, if it is this whole charade depends upon rank and grade, question for de bards, who goin to guard these guards? the 'ministrators of state defense, de many heads of intelligence, the, espionage they have asked, who goin to guard these guards yes, Shall it be de guerrillas? De religious ministers? Or de professors from Harvard? Who goin to guard these guards?
There.is nothing I can say,Tailor made.for King Austin
Thanks to the great.composer "the joker"
a song that won the people's heart -but nothing else- what a pittiful waste
Such lyrical words...makes me feel hope that someone could have this vision; sad that this is our state.
Well done, Winsford. and well done to King Austin.
RIP bro.
I really enjoy pan
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I love this song....my favorite song of all times
Great Song
Chune Sa
Lyrics my brother. Rip