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Jerry James singer, songwriter was born in Port of Spain Trinidad but lived most of his life in Brooklyn New York. Jerry and his cousin Ellsworth James form the group Double Feature. They recorded major hits such as I like Calypso Music, and Boogie Down. Jerry went on to launch a solo career. Over the years he recorded and wrote songs like Soca prayer, Push it back, summer bacchanal, Caribbean woman, and most recently an album titled Come a little closer. Jerry also writes for various artistes such as Twiggy. Twiggy went on to win the Calypso Queen competition with two songs Life, and the Outside woman. He also wrote and composed Up Under Meh which was a number one hit in North America. He also wrote songs for Stacey Sobers Leh Me Know When You Coming and Make Love to a DJ.
Bio
Wayne “Birdie” Kirton
Born on August 1st 1947 in Belmont, Trinidad and Tobago he attended Queens Royal
College and was an original member of Q.R.C. Jazz Club, an original member of
Gemini Brass and also a member of Rockafella Combo.
He recorded with Andre Tanker, Super Blue, Dakota Stanton, Mighty Sparrow, Explainer, Swallow, Poser and many other artists. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. He also arranged for Invaders USA.
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