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Rex Lawson

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Lawson started his music career at twelve. He started out as a band boy, but gradually moved up and now has a band of his own. Rex Lawson And The Mayor's Dance Band had several hits, some of which include "Jolly Papa," "Oko," and "Gowon Special." In 1976, Rex Lawson, considered to be one of Nigeria's best trumpet players, died suddenly at the height of his career. ~ All Music Guide, Rovi

Genres

: highlife

Total plays

411,512
Updated on 2025-04-19

Monthly listeners

29,122

Followers

1,904

Top Cities

  1. Nigeria
    Lagos
    3,056 listeners
  2. Nigeria
    Abuja
    980 listeners
  3. Ghana
    Accra
    1,250 listeners
  4. Kenya
    Nairobi
    1,066 listeners
  5. Mozambique
    Maputo
    687 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
So Ala Temen
So Ala Temen
147,708 2:18 2025-02-28
Bere Bote
Bere Bote
49,357 2:57 2003-07-27
Abari Biya
Abari Biya
47,146 2:59 2009-06-01
Abari biya
Abari biya
47,146 2:59 2009-10-08
Okina
Okina
22,849 8:39 2010-03-23
Anate
Anate
14,916 2:57 2003-07-27
The Rite of Spring: "Adoration of the Earth - Introduction, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Adoration of the Earth - Introduction, Pt. 1"
5,363 3:33 1991-01-01
Igor Stravinsky: Les Noces: arr. Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky: Les Noces: arr. Igor Stravinsky
4,158 23:47 1999-01-01
Airplane Cantata: VII. Chorale-Coda
Airplane Cantata: VII. Chorale-Coda
3,571 3:43 2014-07-28
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: arr. Lawson
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini: arr. Lawson
3,387 21:22 1999-01-01
Étude pour pianola
Étude pour pianola
3,323 2:31 2012-04-01
The Rite of Spring: "The Augurs of Spring, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "The Augurs of Spring, Pt. 1"
3,288 3:24 1991-01-01
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
3,137 3:01 1999-01-01
George Frideric Handel: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba: arr. Lawson
George Frideric Handel: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba: arr. Lawson
3,137 3:01 1999-01-01
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; I. Allegro Molto Ed Appassionato
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; I. Allegro Molto Ed Appassionato
2,478 8:39 2009-08-17
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of Abduction, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of Abduction, Pt. 1"
2,236 1:20 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Spring Round, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Spring Round, Pt. 1"
2,211 3:39 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Sacrificial Dance (the chosen one), Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Sacrificial Dance (the chosen one), Pt. 1"
2,097 4:49 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Adoration of the Earth - Introduction, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Adoration of the Earth - Introduction, Pt. 2"
1,916 3:21 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of the Rival Tribes, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of the Rival Tribes, Pt. 1"
1,804 1:49 1991-01-01
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; II. Allegretto Espressivo Alla Romanza
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; II. Allegretto Espressivo Alla Romanza
1,757 6:35 2009-08-17
The Rite of Spring: "The Augurs of Spring, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "The Augurs of Spring, Pt. 2"
1,685 3:33 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Dance of the Earth, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Dance of the Earth, Pt. 1"
1,667 1:19 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "The Sacrifice - Introduction, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "The Sacrifice - Introduction, Pt. 1"
1,626 4:44 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Pt. 1"
1,531 3:29 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Glorification of the Chosen One, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Glorification of the Chosen One, Pt. 1"
1,517 1:29 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of Abduction, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of Abduction, Pt. 2"
1,493 1:23 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Spring Round, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Spring Round, Pt. 2"
1,460 3:25 1991-01-01
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; III. Allegro Animato
Sonata for Violin and Piano, no. 3 in C minor, op. 45; III. Allegro Animato
1,456 7:26 2009-08-17
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of the Rival Tribes, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual of the Rival Tribes, Pt. 2"
1,434 1:39 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "The Sacrifice - Introduction, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "The Sacrifice - Introduction, Pt. 2"
1,423 4:40 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual Action of the Ancestors, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual Action of the Ancestors, Pt. 1"
1,405 3:39 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Sacrificial Dance (the chosen one), Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Sacrificial Dance (the chosen one), Pt. 2"
1,373 4:22 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Evocation of the Ancestors, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Evocation of the Ancestors, Pt. 1"
1,357 0:44 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Dance of the Earth, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Dance of the Earth, Pt. 2"
1,335 1:18 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Procession of the Sage, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Procession of the Sage, Pt. 2"
1,308 0:32 1991-01-01
Symphony No. 5 for Organ
Symphony No. 5 for Organ
1,298 5:10 1999-01-01
Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony No. 5 For Organ: (Excerpt: Toccata, arr. Lawson)
Charles-Marie Widor: Symphony No. 5 For Organ: (Excerpt: Toccata, arr. Lawson)
1,298 5:10 1999-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Mystic Circles of the Young Girls, Pt. 2"
1,282 3:19 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Glorification of the Chosen One, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Glorification of the Chosen One, Pt. 2"
1,239 1:34 1991-01-01
Variations on a Theme of Paganini
Variations on a Theme of Paganini
1,214 5:36 1999-01-01
Witold Lutoslawski: Variations On A Theme Of Paganini: arr. Lawson
Witold Lutoslawski: Variations On A Theme Of Paganini: arr. Lawson
1,214 5:36 1999-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Evocation of the Ancestors, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Evocation of the Ancestors, Pt. 2"
1,194 0:40 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual Action of the Ancestors, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "Ritual Action of the Ancestors, Pt. 2"
1,173 3:50 1991-01-01
Airplane Cantata: I. Overture, Icarus
Airplane Cantata: I. Overture, Icarus
1,172 2:18 2014-07-28
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Valse
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Valse
1,101 2:42 2012-04-01
British Folk-Music Settings (Arr. for Pianola): No. 19, Molly on the Shore
British Folk-Music Settings (Arr. for Pianola): No. 19, Molly on the Shore
1,099 4:16 2012-04-01
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: Ouverture. Sposalizio
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: Ouverture. Sposalizio
1,079 7:18 2018-05-25
British Folk-Music Settings (Arr. for Pianola): No. 21, Shepherd's Hey
British Folk-Music Settings (Arr. for Pianola): No. 21, Shepherd's Hey
1,073 2:18 2012-04-01
Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 (Arr. E. Willis)
Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 (Arr. E. Willis)
1,021 5:23 2012-04-01
Airplane Cantata: II. Take-off
Airplane Cantata: II. Take-off
< 1000 2:51 2014-07-28
Airplane Cantata: III. Flight
Airplane Cantata: III. Flight
< 1000 2:41 2014-07-28
Airplane Cantata: IV. Landing
Airplane Cantata: IV. Landing
< 1000 3:29 2014-07-28
Airplane Cantata: V. Toccata Aeronautica
Airplane Cantata: V. Toccata Aeronautica
< 1000 1:18 2014-07-28
Airplane Cantata: VI. Newsreel/Narration
Airplane Cantata: VI. Newsreel/Narration
< 1000 3:20 2014-07-28
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: I. Valse. Impromptu
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: I. Valse. Impromptu
< 1000 4:56 2018-05-25
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: II. Valse III
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: II. Valse III
< 1000 8:22 2018-05-25
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: III. Première valse oubliée
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: III. Première valse oubliée
< 1000 3:13 2018-05-25
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: IV. Valse VI
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: IV. Valse VI
< 1000 8:59 2018-05-25
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: V. Final. Grand galop chromatique
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: V. Final. Grand galop chromatique
< 1000 3:24 2018-05-25
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: Final : Grand galop chromatique (II)
La Bien-Aimée, Op. 101: Final : Grand galop chromatique (II)
< 1000 5:03 2018-05-25
Les Noces
Les Noces
< 1000 23:47 1999-01-01
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
< 1000 21:22 1999-01-01
Pineapple Poll: Overture
Pineapple Poll: Overture
< 1000 3:28 1999-01-01
Pineapple Poll: Belaye's Solo
Pineapple Poll: Belaye's Solo
< 1000 1:47 1999-01-01
Pineapple Poll: Reconcilliation
Pineapple Poll: Reconcilliation
< 1000 4:09 1999-01-01
Pineapple Poll: Finale
Pineapple Poll: Finale
< 1000 3:16 1999-01-01
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Overture): arr. Lawson
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Overture): arr. Lawson
< 1000 3:28 1999-01-01
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Belaye's Solo): arr. Lawson
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Belaye's Solo): arr. Lawson
< 1000 1:47 1999-01-01
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Reconciliation): arr. Lawson
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Reconciliation): arr. Lawson
< 1000 4:09 1999-01-01
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Finale): arr. Lawson
Sir Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras: Pineapple Poll (Finale): arr. Lawson
< 1000 3:16 1999-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "Procession of the Sage, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "Procession of the Sage, Pt. 1"
< 1000 0:40 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "The Sage, Pt. 1"
The Rite of Spring: "The Sage, Pt. 1"
< 1000 0:20 1991-01-01
The Rite of Spring: "The Sage, Pt. 2"
The Rite of Spring: "The Sage, Pt. 2"
< 1000 0:16 1991-01-01
Violin Sonata No. 2 for violin with accompaniment of piano and drums
Violin Sonata No. 2 for violin with accompaniment of piano and drums
< 1000 8:16 1992-01-01
Rhythmic Dance for 2 Pianos, Op. 30 (Arr. for Pianola)
Rhythmic Dance for 2 Pianos, Op. 30 (Arr. for Pianola)
< 1000 3:43 2012-04-01
Phantasy Minuet, Op. 27
Phantasy Minuet, Op. 27
< 1000 8:41 2012-04-01
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Prélude
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Prélude
< 1000 1:42 2012-04-01
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Ragtime
Prélude, valse et ragtime, Op. 33: Ragtime
< 1000 3:01 2012-04-01
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 1, —
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 1, —
< 1000 2:07 2012-04-01
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 2, —
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 2, —
< 1000 1:08 2012-04-01
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 3, —
3 Improvvisi per pianola: No. 3, —
< 1000 1:47 2012-04-01
The Butterfly's Ball: Overture (Arr. for Pianola)
The Butterfly's Ball: Overture (Arr. for Pianola)
< 1000 10:38 2012-04-01
The Frogs (Aristophanes) [Arr. for Pianola]
The Frogs (Aristophanes) [Arr. for Pianola]
< 1000 5:22 2012-04-01
Scherzo (Arr. for Pianola)
Scherzo (Arr. for Pianola)
< 1000 3:43 2012-04-01
Caprice
Caprice
< 1000 3:17 2012-04-01
Frontispice, M. 70 (Arr. for Pianola)
Frontispice, M. 70 (Arr. for Pianola)
< 1000 1:52 2012-04-01
3 Folksongs: No. 1, Lord Bateman
3 Folksongs: No. 1, Lord Bateman
< 1000 3:58 2012-04-01
3 Folksongs: No. 2, O Shepherd
3 Folksongs: No. 2, O Shepherd
< 1000 3:43 2012-04-01
3 Folksongs: No. 3, The Keel Row
3 Folksongs: No. 3, The Keel Row
< 1000 4:40 2012-04-01
Halifax
Halifax
< 1000 3:24 2012-04-01

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