When was it published?

May 7, 1962 in The Daily News Of The Virgin Islands

Story May 7, 1962

The Daily News Of The Virgin Islands

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mighty Power, Lord Yul Brynner, Lord Christo, Lord Melody, Lord Obstinate

Q: What keywords are associated?

Calypso King, Contest, Crowd Boos, Runner Up, Calypso Tent

Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands

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What is this article about?

At Lionel Roberts ballpark in St. Thomas, Mighty Power was named Calypso King on Wednesday night, drawing boos from the crowd who favored runner-up Lord Yul Brynner. Other performers included Lords Christo, Melody, and Obstinate, with music by the Harmonics.

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CALYPSO KING Mighty Power: (left) was selected Calypso King at Wednesday night's contest at Lionel Roberts ballpark. The judge's decision was not popular with the crowd and was greeted with catcalls and boos. Lord Yul Brynner (upper middle) was runner-up. He was a crowd favorite. Lord Christo and Lord Melody (lower middle) clown near the end of the evening, and Lord Obstinate (lower left) is shown singing about Benny Paret. Obstinate was under contract to the St. Thomas Junior Chamber, which also sponsored Calypso Tent. Music was supplied by the Harmonics.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Tragedy

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Calypso King Contest Crowd Boos Runner Up Calypso Tent

What entities or persons were involved?

Mighty Power Lord Yul Brynner Lord Christo Lord Melody Lord Obstinate

Where did it happen?

Lionel Roberts Ballpark, St. Thomas

Story Details

Key Persons

Mighty Power Lord Yul Brynner Lord Christo Lord Melody Lord Obstinate

Location

Lionel Roberts Ballpark, St. Thomas

Event Date

Wednesday Night

Story Details

Mighty Power was selected Calypso King at the contest, but the judge's decision was unpopular with the crowd, met with catcalls and boos. Lord Yul Brynner was runner-up and a crowd favorite. Lord Christo and Lord Melody clowned near the end. Lord Obstinate sang about Benny Paret and was under contract to the St. Thomas Junior Chamber, which sponsored the Calypso Tent. Music by the Harmonics.