Too Kool To Kalypso (song)
| "Too Kool To Kalypso" | |
|---|---|
| Recorded by Klark Kent | |
| Released: | 1979 |
| Recorded: | 1978-08-05 |
| Length: | 2:28 |
| Album(s): | Kollected Works |
| Label(s): | I.R.S. |
| Writer(s): | Klark Kent |
| Producer(s): | Klark Kent |
| Studio(s): | Surrey Sound Studios |
| Released as single? | YES |
"Too Kool To Kalypso" is a song written by Klark Kent and recorded by Klark Kent on 1978-08-05.
Contents
About the song
This second single of Klark Kent was recorded on 1978-08-05.
After the relative success of Don't Care (compared to The Police's singles) Klark Kent again went into Surrey Sound Studios to come up with another gem.
On 1978-08-22 Stewart recorded another version of this song at 21 Lena Gardens together with Kim Turner and Rod Lynton - the lyrics were sung to the guitar riff of Excesses. This version was eventually released on the bonus CD of the 2023 Klark Kent album - being described as a "demo".
Personnel
Klark Kent played all the instruments, of course.
Engineers at Surrey Sound Studios were Chris and Nigel Gray.
Cover photography by Janette Beckman, back cover photography by Peter Baylis.
Release History
Albums
Too Kool To Kalypso appears on the following album releases:
| Cover art | Album title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kollected Works | 1995-MM-DD | USA |
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Klark Kent | 2023-11-17 | worldwide |
Singles
7" Singles
| Cover art | Catalog no. | A-side song/B-side song | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KMS 7390 - promo | "Too Kool To Kalypso"/"Theme For Kinetic Ritual" | 1979-02-DD | UK |
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KMS 7390 | "Too Kool To Kalypso"/"Theme For Kinetic Ritual" | 1979-02-DD | UK |
Video
"SONG TITLE" appears on the following video and dvd releases:
| Cover art | Video title | Release date | Release country |
|---|---|---|---|
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Video or dvd title | YYYY-MM-DD | Country |
Lyrics
Lyrics are property and copyright of their owners, and provided here for educational purposes only.
I didn't drink and I never danced I couldn't take no club romance But this floozy had no shame Libedo torpedo I was - Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too weird to watusi Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango What she did was hard to believe Libedo torpedo But by morning I couldn't leave Libedo torpedo Picking her up was like falling down the stairs With her on top of me I couldn't put on any airs I was Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too weird to watusi Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango At my heart she took careful aim Libedo torpedo And you know that floozy had no shame Libedo torpedo I was Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too weird to watusi Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too weird to watusi Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too weird to watusi Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango Too kool to kalypso Too tough to tango
Quotations and trivia
The single was released in February 1979 on green vinyl.
A review can be found in Melody Maker 3, 1979.
Alternative and cover versions
There's a promotion copy of this single - the only difference is a sticker on the cover. Labels and vinyl look the same.
See also
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External links
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References
source: Stewart Copeland's diaries
