Merchant- Let us build a nation together

[@Trintana]

For me the greatest 'nation building' song of Trnindad and Tobago ever, ever! ...... Discipline, Tolerance and Production.... To build a strong and better nation, I say.. That is the main foundation So, come let us work hand in hand Because this is our land Come my brother, come my sister Let us build a nation together

[@mitchramlagan6695]

Trini3nity sotrue

[@eugenehoyte165]

A truly national classic. The lyrics are strong; the musicians world class. The riffs throughout and instrumental ramajé at the end showcased the power of our musicians and the arranger/composer. RIP Merchant. God bless our nation.

[@gemmawatkins2580]

I grow up to this wish to could go back an discover the beautiful country we had love it

[@deniseflowers3649]

The best Calypsonian that ever lived!! A masterpiece

[@mshotstuff99]

My favourite calypso of all time!!

[@jodebnath3]

this song was sung with real passion and sincerity. True calypso artiste

[@selwyntoby4772]

the greatest composer ever

[@darlenedegannes-yipying6593]

this should be a national song!

[@ravimulchansingh]

Thank you bro - yuh know how long ah looking for this - mih heart duhs grieve for de days when we artists was also but ideas for we and we society - Merchant, Shadow, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh - we now only bombarded by partiers, feters, winers. Any way thanks, I just biased, yuh see de plantation brought our ancestors as people who were viewed as lesser than people - i still preoccupied with overturning de plantation sistem - still in virile and dominant!

[@checchec1]

That's music, these are the songs for the young people in Trinidad to listen and learn, not the shit they singing nowadays

[@rolandmonderoy4207]

this should be the anthem for the youths .....the missing generation. God bless our NATION.

[@ryanjoseph4080]

so true

[@joannestewart36]

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Hi gad

[@SocaPhD]

This song was composed by Merchant in response to the disunity caused in T&T by some political parties during 1981 general elections campaign that was brought on by the sudden death of Prime Minister Eric Williams on 29th March 1981. I believe this song was recorded in Trinidad in 1982 and was released that year on the Network Productions label. See this link for confirmation: www.discogs.com/Merchant-Come-Let-Us-Build-A-Nation-Togedda/release/13710276

[@ebunny5]

Thanks for the history lesson 🖒

[@rebublic1]

Thank You Merchant!!! Timeless stuff

[@gregfouchong3901]

This song and singer means a great deal to Trinidad and Tobago

[@AllstarsBrass]

...especially at a time like now.

[@janetaugustus2305]

Greg Fouchongy

[@michaelnthomas1855]

The Merchant died after a long period of suffering, abandoned and forgotten by his fellow citizens. A genius who never received his deserved rcognition during his lifetime.

[@andygreenidge4909]

Michael N Thomas

[@mitchramlagan6695]

So true my brother a forgotton icon so sad

[@juanestadian8471]

Indeed... You know how man artistes sang songs from merchant and he got paid pittance

[@_Kurenxii]

so sad i didnt know 😢😭😧☹😟😞😔

[@thebrilliantsmartypants2583]

It hurts my heart to read this!

[@kyronnegranger4636]

Everything is good about this song the lyrics the music and chorus singers timeless Merchant

[@Aizafari]

Beautiful everliving music ☀️

[@estherjurawan7333]

I love this song it's a beautiful truth ❤blessing to our people off Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@ryanjoseph3529]

simply perfect couldn"t be sung better

[@natalieregis9735]

loving dis song .wish I cud here merchant .one super power.

[@lisaduncan4399]

Should be taught in our schools... great, very powerful tune

[@ayannaempress123]

Songs like this make me me sooo proud to be Trinbagonian🇹🇹❤️

[@sylviemigner8443]

Thank you so much for this great song RIP

[@nelsonrafaelsilvahidalgo8820]

This music make me remember when I spent caenival time in 1.969 en Trinidad. Black Power in their point.

[@jodebnath3]

True gold

[@WeWrite71]

Hmm...nice that this is still relevant...great lyrics and cool vibe melody, easy to remember and sing along with...kudos to you fellow writer/composer! 🙂Thanks for sharing, Mr. Rostant

[@manliketall]

Big Big TUNE ....well written classic

[@brentfrederick1561]

Loving this song

[@coreyxpress]

Excellent song

[@dara-mariemcknight3547]

i have to sing this song for calypso competition

[@vidaromeo-guy778]

Relevant for a lost generation!

[@tobagojo4sure]

Watch that name! Come Let Us Build A Nation Togedda by Merchant (Dennis Williams Franklyn) (Side A1) Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM; (Side B1 = Rub-A-Dub Soka) Label: Network Productions (2) ‎- 004; Long Live Kaiso Released 1982, Barbados; Genre: Reggae; Style: Soca

[@ravibissookram6643]

The great lost artform, writing songs like these.

[@kerryjairam]

wow good music

[@vikashmaharaj599]

This song is great

[@Ronald-804]

Love it ❤❤❤.

[@joannestewart36]

So truth

[@baljeetkaur-bk9rj]

All is well thank God bless your sailors still alive nevertheless

[@clancywolfe3635]

A Prolific Piece from "Merchant"

[@yougneshhome1909]

come my brother come my sister lets work hand in hand let us build a nation together Check Mighty Sniper

[@collingibbs7313]

2022 anyone

[@twentyoneplots9398]

7:38

[@joannestewart36]

Hi God God

[@joannestewart36]

Hi

[@joannestewart36]

God place

[@joannestewart36]

Ok hi

[@Innocentceden]

What LOL 😂