Identify the take before comparing versions
Lord Invader is the named vocalist. Piano, guitar, saxophone, bass, maracas and drums are listed without individual player names. The current label tracklist uses the shorter title “You’re Wasting Your Time.”
| Detail | Source information |
|---|---|
| Recording date | June 6, 1961 |
| Location | New York City, New York, U.S.A. |
| vocal | Lord Invader |
| Players not identified | piano, guitar, saxophone, bass, maracas, drums |
| Source recording reference | Smithsonian Reel to Reel 4537/4 |
Find the documented performance
The alternative-take wording and reel reference identify the version discussed here. The booklet described it as previously unreleased in 2000; it does not establish that other recordings with this title use the same performance.
| Detail | Source information |
|---|---|
| Album | Calypso in New York |
| Edition year | 2000 |
| Catalog number | SFW40454 |
| Track position | 25 |
| Label track title | You're Wasting Your Time |
Sources: Smithsonian Folkways — Calypso in New York booklet · Smithsonian Folkways — Calypso in New York tracklist