Comments on: Sparrow Sang For Me

By: Faith Heuwinkel

Faith Heuwinkel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:08:10 +0000

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By: Dad and Mom

Dad and Mom — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:48:49 +0000

This post is as fresh as when it was posted. So well written and with so much information about a living legend. He seems not to be enjoying the best of health these days, but his voice is still sweet and strong.
His is still the BOSS and the interview itself is timeless.
Long live the real ”BOSS” the mighty Sparrow, Slinger Francisco.

I am happy that my choice in music had an impact on you.

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By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:04:25 +0000

Wow that is amazing!!!
That you actually got to interview him.
I am from Barbados originally and love some of his songs.

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The Moral Of This Blogger’s Story | afrobella — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:06:06 +0000

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By: Nitai

Nitai — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:50:24 +0000

I left Trinidad when I was 10. Now, upon hearing the calypso songs after about 40 years and reading your article, I realize how bogus was my material education. They never taught us anything about the history of calypso in school. I could understand now that school was meant for slavery in material life and a demoniac civilization. Thanks for sharing the gift of calypso. I’ve downloaded the songs I loved best from the calypso greats of my genre, The Might Sparrow, Lord Kitchener, and Calypso Rose. I also liked and downloaded Mighty Duke’s “Don’t destroy Calypso Music”. These songs will keep me inspired for the rest of my life. I’m in Florida. If any calypsonians come to this state, please let me know. Thanks.

By: Tola

Tola — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:58:31 +0000

I love Obeah Wedding

By: clivia

clivia — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:40:20 +0000

Strange my favorite Sparrow song is Saltfish. HAHA …because as a little girl..for a few enchanted innocent moments…i really thought he just loved Bacalau….

I had an AH HA moment that transformed calypso for me for ever…Double entendre revealed. Ha ha. The runner up for me is Lying Excuses…

but To hear Sparrow in his Hey days with the big band sound….made me appreciate that he was a natural born crooner…like the rat pack singers…but he CHOSE to sing calypso. And what could beat that?

By: D.B.F

D.B.F — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:16:32 +0000

My condolences to Byron Lee’s family. I had the honor of seeing him play in the Virgin Islands carnival. I also saw Sparrow perform there. And a few years ago, I was taught by The Might Chalkdust at the University of the Virgin Islands. As a Dominica, I grew up on Sparrow. I love Calypso. Despite all the soca and bouyou for Dominican fans, Calypso will always be the best musical form. Thanks to YouTube, I can keep playing the music while being far away from the Islands.

By: The Connoisseur

The Connoisseur — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:34:01 +0000

Lovely post! A celebration of Trini culture and West Indian music that we know and love. Being of St. Lucian descent, Sunday mornings were full of Calypso Rose, The Mighty Pelay, Kitch and the rest. I was so heart broken to hear about Byron Lee, however his music will live on. My favorite Sparrow song – well it’s a toss up between “Congo Man” and “Saltfish.” You have to love our double entendres…lol

Again great post!