Memories - George Bailey Trinidad Carnival's Greatest Bandleader...

[@penelopewelch7581]

A delight! I didn't go to Trinidad until 1970 and I still have photos of Tears of the Indies. I had never seen such huge costumes, but what was more important was the community spirit and people working together - the whole culture was something I have never forgotten. Beads, buttons and big trucks give us a spectacle, but not one that shows the heart of Trinidad and Tobago as your father did. We have lost brass bands, we are weighted down with big trucks and music that no longer make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when the steel bands play, but having footage of video and more importantly those who have shared them is vital. Thank you for this.

[@AGB_HDV]

I made this for my for my father, about his brother, my Uncle George... Growing up in the house was magical... Please share your "Memories" I'd love to collaborate with you all and add to the film... Many thanks for watching, please share

[@neilcharles2520]

George Bailey was a friend of my dad,they both died in 1970...my dad on Carnival Friday...My dad had the contract to supply food to all the government institutions...Hospitals,Prisons,Schools,The US Navy Base etc etc..We would spent every Carnival Monday and Tuesday on The POS Hospital grounds right where most bands pass to go to The Savannah,but George Bailey band would make a right turn on the back of the hospital and my dad would be waiting for George,who always knew where to meet my dad and would chat until the last masquerader...The good days...

[@AGB_HDV]

Beautiful "memories"...

[@charlottelouisehowe5695]

What a spectacular man,and beautiful warm culture,something we need to relate to, 🙏 and long gone, I'd of loved to have had the pleasure of a lovely warm caring family culture,💯❤️

[@AGB_HDV]

Thank you... Gone too soon... I appreciate him and his influence just as much as I appreciate you for the time taken to watch the film and leave a comment...

[@red666A]

GOD BLESS T&T and make it great again.

[@ricardojohn3473]

Simply the :G.O.A.T . talk done. Kudos MR. Bailey.

[@AlCam]

Thank you... please share it around the social networks...

[@reynoldkinsale3623]

Very Informaive every School in T&T Should have a copy of this Video to show their students.

[@shjakes]

Ah boy!..the days when mas was "MAS!! As Minshall would say, when mas had "Concept!!" These days "Fed-upcy"knows no bounds. So the mind-numbing feathers, beads & bikinis portrayals...I leave to the young'uns. :( Thanks for sharing your father's great legacy Aldric. I truly enjoyed this trip down memory lane.

[@MrJunia69]

George also raced Pigeons and one day whilst sitting in the front Gallery waiting for his birds to come in from a race he told me that it was him who designed the National Flag of Trinidad and Tobago and he was never fully recognized for this achievement.....credit was given to a Committee that was appointed to choose a design from several submissions......he told me in his design he had three humming birds which was taken out.....I hope one day that he be given full credit similar to Pat Castagne who composed the National Anthem......George was a gentleman......he was the greatest designer and band leader .....he left us too early......may his soul R.I. P.......Junior Leiba

[@AlCam]

+Edgar Leiba could you explain that again over here please?... facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1606042256276448&set=a.1379901228890553.1073741826.100006120669272&type=1&theater

[@Artmuse2011]

I am so proud of you!

[@noramohan5835]

I HAVE seen all bailey,s band as z child on George street p.o.s that is art work something l am proud off .

[@amabelfon2044]

Look at the detail, the storytelling of History. I was privilege to see "mas" in town on Independence square, and saw his band. My mother was a great fan and may have even played in one of his bands.

[@MAS-ASSASSIN]

Thank you Aldric G. Bailey

[@AGB_HDV]

You're welcome I'm humbled... We need, to work on some stuff :-D

[@kenpecos2016]

Woodbrook born in the early fifties, just a few blocks away on McDonald street. George Bailey was the greatest band and mas leader in that epic time. My devoted opinion, "when town was town". (Wickham/Fortune)

[@blessedthanksgiving457]

Went to W B Secondary, wasn't to far from his tent.

[@MrKBonsey]

A legend!

[@anthonytenia3232]

FANTASTIC video.... Well done. I grew up on Roberts Street and spent many of sleepless nights at (15 Buller St. ).... One thing though, how come you never mentioned Alvin. ( Alvin Bailey ) ?? Albert was a close friend of mines. Also you never mentioned " Tucu " who was also a fixture every day at 15 Buller Street, and also Granny who kept us all in line............. Once again Mr Aldric " WELL DONE " and THANKS for Posting.

[@AGB_HDV]

Thank you...

[@AGB_HDV]

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[@jayzee3303]

This is what REAL 'MAS/CARNIVAL COSTUMES was. Not the body decoration bordering on nudity that is displayed today. Thank goodness I came from that era to have known and seen the beauty of costumes.

[@mrnewamsterdams.a4151]

I meet Evelyn Terrance recently.

[@AGB_HDV]

@@mrnewamsterdams.a4151 how is he?

[@andyb5031]

I think my Grandfather Edward Bailey is Family to George Bailey.

[@AGB_HDV]

[@AGB_HDV]

Happy Birthday Uncle George... :-D See the film here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGezZqWFiKmIoLs Please share the film and leave feedback and comments on the KZbin. Thank you.

[@AGB_HDV]

#GeorgeBailey #Trinidad #Carnival Please share Thank you..,

[@gailmonso9393]

I remember playing Mas EVERY year with my aunt, and Uncle Mac (Ward). Mr Bailey always made a special costume for me since he loved to enter me in Kiddies Carnival. I was taught to bend wire, play with color and texture, and be a Carnival pyung. He had patience explaining the concept that he wanted you to convey. It was a lesson in artistic supremacy.

[@omalone1169]

Might you talk about the influence Eric Williams had on him as well as the consciousness of trinidad in general

[@AGB_HDV]

omalone11 Soon... ♥️

[@kathrynchan]

Thanks Aldric. Special.

[@AGB_HDV]

You're welcome Kath... Here's one more for you, kzbin.info/www/bejne/apaaaoSsm7p8a9k