Rum and Coca-Cola
The Andrews Sisters, Vic Schoen & His Orchestra
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If you ever go to Trinidad They make you feel so very glad Calypso sing and make up rhyme Guarantee you one good real fine time Drinkin' Rum and Coca Cola Go down "Point Koo mah nah" Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar Any visitor to Trinidad Can have good time he never had If he come just for rest, okay Then he lie around in sun all day Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola Go down "Point Koo mah nah" Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
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Written by: Morey Amsterdam, Paul Baron, Jeri Sullavan, Al Stillman
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10 facts about this song
Origins"Rum and Coca-Cola" by The Andrews Sisters is an American adaptation of a song originally sung in Trinidadian dialect by Lord Invader.
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Latin InfluenceThe song is grounded in Calypso music, a genre that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, reflecting the cultural influence of this Caribbean nation on American music.
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Controversial TopicThe song's lyrics, which hint at the socioeconomic effects of American soldiers visiting Trinidad during World War II, stirred controversy for focusing on controversial topics like prostitution and substance use.
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SuccessDespite the controversy surrounding its lyrics, "Rum and Coca-Cola" proved to be a major hit for The Andrew Sisters, topping US billboard charts in 1945.
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Copyright LawsuitThe song became the subject of a copyright lawsuit, when Lord Invader asserted his ownership of the original Trinidadian song. He eventually won the case.
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Popular CoversNumerous artists, including Barry Manilow and Julio Iglesias, have covered "Rum and Coca-Cola", a testament to the song's enduring appeal.
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Film Appearance"Rum and Coca-Cola" was featured in the 1945 movie, "Hollywood Canteen".
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Best-Selling RecordThe song is one of the best-selling records by The Andrew Sisters, testifying to its huge commercial success.
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Social CommentaryThe lyrics of the song are a social commentary on the effects of foreign military presence on a local economy, a topic still relevant today.
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Accusation of AppropriationThe song was seen by some as an example of cultural appropriation, as it was derived from Caribbean music but performed by a white American group, sparking debates about credit and compensation in the music industry.
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