- As Noted In: 1001 Songs You Must Hear Before You Die, Quintessence Editions
Rum and Coca is a notable song by Lord Invader. - AsNotedIn
Timeline
| Y/M/D | Association | Description | Place | Locale | Food | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940/00/00 | Venezuelan calypso composer Lionel Belasco composes, "L'Annee Passee" based on a folksong from Martinique. The song is about a Martiniquan girl who becomes a prostitute in Trinidad. The melody will later be used by Lord Invader "Rum and Coca-Cola". | Martinique | France | ||||
| 1943/00/00 | Lord Invader | Performer | Rupert Grant is inspired to write new lyrics "L'Annee Passee," as a commentary on how American servicemen drank rum and coke and used their money to attract the local women. "Rum and Coca-Cola" was a hit in Trinidad in 1943. | Trinidad And Tobago | Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke) | ||
| 1945/07/00 | The Andrews Sisters | Performers | The Andrews Sisters version of "Rum and Coca" for Brunswick Records is released on a 10" 78 RPM Record. It will reach number 1 and spend 10 weeks at the top of the Billboard Pop Singles chart. | Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke) | |||
| 1945/07/00 | Decca Records | Record Label | The Andrews Sisters version of "Rum and Coca" for Brunswick Records is released on a 10" 78 RPM Record. It will reach number 1 and spend 10 weeks at the top of the Billboard Pop Singles chart. | Cuba Libre (Rum and Coke) |
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