St Anthony - Anton Jones

Sri Lanka has many devotees of St.Anthony and many churches have been erected in his honour. Most popular one is in Kochchikade Colombo. The little chappel of the church was built in the early 1800s and in 1828 the famous statue of St. Anthony was brought from Goa. The church since has become a monument of love and devotion to St. Anthony raised by all, rich and poor, of the whole country. This song is dedicated to St. Anthony, sung by Baila King Anton Jones.

Anton Jones was born on the 3rd June1937 at Huftsdorp Colombo. He received his education at St. Sebastian's English mixed school. In 1959, he joined the legal firm Julius and Creasy in Hulftsdorp as an English Stenographer. In 1963, he joined the Bank Of Ceylon and was employed until his retirement in 1997.

His first radio programme with Radio Ceylon was in 1958 and sang ballades which were often meaniningful historical events that was loved by his fans. Through his uncle V.V. Kerner, an accomplished violinist, he was introduced to the God Father of Sri Lankan Baila, Wally Bastiansz, and played as a back up singer to Wally.
His first record was 'Mini Gawuma' a 45RPM on Philips label, released by the Gowri Corporation, owned by Patrick Corea.

He rose to popularity in the 70s and 80s through his songs about historic events such as DC8 Plane Crash, the tragic boat accident in river Nilwala etc. He has been a part of the Sri Lankan music scene for almost six decades and is still going strong. He is married to Iris and have two sons who are living in France and two daughters who are happily married.

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[dumiperera]

thanks for the upload..its very uplifting..bohoma sthuthi..

[goonewj]

@dumiperera

Bohoma Sthuthi comment ekata!

[acbbose007]

Very Nice Song Brother.

[goonewj]

@acbbose007

Thanks Bro!!

[cantuale]

Can anyone translate it please!!!!? Many thanks

[goonewj]

You can get beautiful words out of dumb

You make the deaf hear

You make blind see

You gave the good message to the world

[SecretCannon93]

The song is lovely. and to see the church after a long time.

[goonewj]

You can chase away the devil

You are so powerful

You can provide some consolation

To poor people like us

[goonewj]

Sorry for the delay. Its not easy to do a direct translation, but I'll try my best. Its something like, Dear St. Antony, I am praising you today, I will bow down my head Dear St. Anthony. You cure those who are ill See our suffering Have pity on us Please come to our aid You have a clean soul You were kind to holy mother You were able to hold Baby Jesus In your holy arms.

[goonewj]

Hello My friend,

Long time no speak !! Hope all is well with you. Thanks for visiting again, and the lovely comment.

Best Regards,

Jude

[antmdm]

Hello dear brother Goonewj,another great vid posted by you! Nice pics and Song!

Greetings from Portugal to our brothers in Sri Lanka!