This is the latest Update on the Mighty Sparrow – September 17, 2013.
UPDATE – September 23, 2013
Hopes surge for Sparrow on the mend
Story Updated: Sep 23, 2013 at 11:41 PM ECT – Trinidad Express
SENTIMENTS of relief surged internationally following the (authorised) announcement that the Mighty Sparrow, born Slinger Francisco, had emerged from a coma in the New York hospital where he has been treated. For two weeks before, a decline in his condition had been marked by false alarms and distressingly exaggerated reports. [Read more]
Sparrow released from hospital
Trinidad Express
Press Release: Oct 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM ECT
The Mighty SparrowThe Mighty Sparrow, Slinger Francisco, has been released from hospital and he is now recovering in a special therapy facility.
This according to a press release sent out yesterday on behalf of Margaret Francisco, wife of the internationally renowned calypsonian. Sparrow was hospitalised last month in the US where he remains after falling into a coma.
The release said Sparrow continues to improve daily and will now undergo physical strengthening and other medical procedures to improve his overall well-being.
“We wish to place on record our profound appreciation for the continued outpouring of best wishes, prayers and support from the public for the complete recovery of the Mighty Sparrow. We also wish to express our sincere thanks to the hospital doctors and staff for the professional performance of their duties and…
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We all know the Mighty Sparrow. Many are aware that his time may be short with us in this World. I think he’s was in a coma, but is now recovering.
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He was master entertainer I really loved him as an entertainer. He was given a gift and he shared it with everyone.
It’s important to enjoy the rich sweetness our artists have given to us, to uplift us when we are down, & to pay tribute to them when they are down.
What better way than to acknowledge their contributions?
You learnt about Combat Strategy during the Cold War when Sparrow asked:
” If America is attacking Russia from behind, would Greece Help?”
You learnt about Economics when Sparrow educated us…
” Romance without Finance is a bloody Nuisance.”
You learnt about Culinary Appreciation – “All Saltfish Sweet. ”
Below is a Video Clip of Maria. How many times fellas sang the last verse to a girl… substituting Maria for the girl’s name.
“Ah Love The Way You Walk Marie, And Ah Love The Way You Talk Maria
And Ah Love The Way You Smile Maria.”
As you watch the video clip, pay attention to Sparrow flirting with the chorus girl named Maria.
I love this man not only as a singer and a calysonian, but as a man – look at how he regards every note and word of this song; look at how his body reacts to both rhythm and word; which of his creation is without the Sparrow touch? My prayer is that his life is spared sufficiently in oder to teach more lessons of love and loving to all of us who hunger after those lessons.
Love you Sparrow. Hang in there my friend. I first heard your music at a party
in 1963 here in Vancouver. I was at UBC and I also worked with a Social Worker
Carlos Charles, a Trinidadian (he is a lawyer now). I was from Wales and just loved West Indian music. Your music made me dance and laugh. I have listened
to you ever since. The last time I saw you in Vancouver I gave you a big hug as
I could see you were not your usual vibrant self even then. I wish I could remember the year that was but you know how it is when one gets older. I am 82
now and I cannot always remember names or years. I shall never forget you my
dear friend. I pray daily for your recovery so we can see you again.