Irving Burgie, a songwriter whose adaptation of the traditional Jamaican folk song "Day-O"

Day-O: The Music of Irving Burgie - Pt 1

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Irving Burgie, a songwriter whose adaptation of the traditional Jamaican folk song "Day-O" became one of the definitive calypso songs of the 20th century, died on Friday. He was 95.

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Irving Burgie, Songwriter Who Helped Bring Calypso To America, Dies At 95