‘Baltimore’s singing taxi driver,’ Paul Kosty Kostopoulos lived on Eutaw Place. As a recording artist he released several singles. Notes on the Clarity 1/2 label state that it was “the hit that put Clarity Records in business… from his book and the movie “Front Man” and his boxing play “Money.” Orchestration by Will Colbert’s Maryland University Terrapins.” Musicians included Bill Colbert (keyboards), Jack Sutherland (bass), Kenny Krach (accordion), and ‘Dad’ on drums.”
As an actor Kosty played the part of Peppy Tom in the 1969 Film “Buster Ladd,” and the starring role of Joey Bates in the play “Money Fighter.” Kosty also wrote novelty sides for Charles Ayers Orchestra…
1962 Clarity C1/C2 Dad from Trinidad / Panama Mama
196* Clarity 6 Jacqueline / The Cigarette
196* Clarity 7 Dad From Trinidad / Jacqueline
196* Clarity 9 El Ultimo Cigarillo / Kostylypso
196* Clarity 11 The Last Cigarette / Kostylypso
196* Clarity 12 Dad From Trinidad / Calypso Feet
196* Clarity 14 Transplanted Heart / Cause of All My Troubles
196* Fleet 3103 The Last Cigarette / Don’t Rock, Let’s Roll
196* Monumental Studios 16 Chinese Ping Pong Dove / Calypso Feet
19** U-235 U-2 Zembekiko / This Time for Keeps
19** 21st Century 7/8 California Waltz / Dancing With My Boots On
19** 21st Century 15 California’s 1971 Earthquake / Calypso Feet
