The Mighty Hannibal

The Mighty Hannibal

James Timothy Shaw (August 9, 1939 – January 30, 2014), known as The Mighty Hannibal, was an American R&B, soul, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his showmanship, and outlandish costumes often incorporating a pink turban, several of his songs carried social or political themes. His biggest hit was "Hymn No. 5", a commentary on the effects of the Vietnam War on servicemen, which was banned from being played on the radio.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 9, 1939 (Atlanta (capital city of Georgia, United States)), Died January 30, 2014 (The Bronx (borough of New York City, New York, United States) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1965 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: performer

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Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	116707	11/1/1965	Jerkin' the dog	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	116708	11/1/1965	I found a way	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117228	4/11/1966	Fishin' pole	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117229	4/11/1966	The right to love you	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117230	4/11/1966	Get back	The Mighty Hannibal	performer
Decca	117265	4/11/1966	Someone is watching you	The Mighty Hannibal	performer

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Mighty Hannibal, The," accessed January 21, 2026, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/331549.

Mighty Hannibal, The. (2026). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved January 21, 2026, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/331549.

"Mighty Hannibal, The." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2026. Web. 21 January 2026.

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