Behind the recording

My Intention Is War — Lord Invader and Mighty Dictator: recording credits

“My Intention Is War” is credited to Lord Invader and Mighty Dictator in the Smithsonian tracklist. Its session notes place both singers in a New York recording from around 1958.

Two singers and three named instrumental credits

Cecil Anderson, the Duke of Iron, is credited on piano. The guitarist and bassist appear only as Lawrence and Ford respectively. Those names are reproduced at the level the source establishes; full identities are unresolved.

Recording and credit reference
DetailSource information
Recording dateApproximately 1958
LocationNew York City, New York, U.S.A.
vocalLord Invader
vocalsMighty Dictator
pianoCecil Anderson Duke of Iron
guitarLawrence (full identity unresolved)
bassFord (full identity unresolved)
Source recording referenceSmithsonian Reel to Reel 4539/5

Sources: Smithsonian Folkways — Calypso in New York booklet

Find the documented performance

The 2000 booklet identifies the source reel and describes the performance as previously unreleased at that time. Use the duet credit and compilation track number to distinguish this selection when searching the title.

Smithsonian edition
DetailSource information
AlbumCalypso in New York
Edition year2000
Catalog numberSFW40454
Track position18
Label track titleMy Intention is War

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Sources: Smithsonian Folkways — Calypso in New York booklet · Smithsonian Folkways — Calypso in New York tracklist

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