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Leeds United Calypso
Leeds United Calypso, Ronnie Hilton's 1964 song for Leeds' promotion to Division One.
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'Leeds United Calypso' is the Leeds United song Ronnie Hilton recorded in 1964 to celebrate promotion to Division One, released with 'Elland Road Baht 'At' on the B-side. The chorus has lived at Elland Road for the 60-odd years since. One of the original Leeds United songs on record. Full lyrics below.
Lyrics for Leeds United Calypso
Leeds United calypso,
Leeds United calypso,
I feel so happy I feel so fine,
The Elland Road lads are pals of mine...
Language · English
Team · Leeds United
Behind the chant
When was Leeds United Calypso first sung?
Recorded in 1964 by Ronnie Hilton and the Leeds United Players for His Master's Voice to celebrate Leeds' promotion to Division One that season. The chorus has lived at Elland Road ever since.
What's the story behind Leeds United Calypso?
The Hilton single was one of the first commercially released English football club songs. Hilton went on to record 'The Ballad of Billy Bremner / The Lads of Leeds' for Columbia in 1972, expanding his Leeds-tribute catalogue.
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