Irving Burgie on Time After Island Time

This week Time After Island Time proudly presents the Legendary Irving Burgie! We are elated to be welcoming one of the most famous Calypsonians of all time, and one of the most important figures in all of popular music. Mr. Irving Burgie, or as he is known to many throughout the world Lord Burgess is an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, his songs have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. His most successful song Day-O was written for Harry Belafonte and was named Song of the Century. Burgie wrote 8 of the 11 songs (including Jamaica Farewell and I Do Adore Her) on Harry Belafonte's classic Calypso album. It was 1956 and the record became the first in history to sell 1 million units and was number one on the Billboard charts for 32 weeks. He went on to write 34 songs for Harry Belafonte as well as a few for the Kingston Trio. He joins us to talk about his life, his music and his book Day-O: An Autobiography of Irving Burgie. The book has been praised by the likes of Maya Angelou, Sidney Poitier, and Whoopi Goldberg. In addition to his own music, we feature other artists covers of his work as well as a good variety of Calypso. A fascinating story from an inspiring man, only on Time After Island Time. Tune into Time After Island Time from anywhere in the world via Radio JimmyDreamz at www.radio.jimmydreamz.com New Air times! Monday - 3:00 PM - March 24, 2008 Wednesdays - 9:00 AM - March 26, 2008 Thursdays - MIDNIGHT - March 27, 2008 Saturday - 8:00 PM - March 29, 2008 **All broadcasts are Eastern Time* Check out www.lordburgess.com