Baby Play The Rumba - 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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[goodluckpeace44]

I love his songs. with the saxophone and that stuff

[goonewj]

Thanks !! Most of his songs are catchy melodies. And the voice is made for Baila !!

[goodluckpeace44]

Ironicaly the one I like most is the one where he sings about Saman Kumara Murder and Aids.

bye

good luck

[goonewj]

Thanks. Will see if I can source the originals!

[goonewj]

Thanks for the comment Manel !!

Best Regards,

Jude

[machandxb]

Don't touch his rattle, Don't touch his rattle, ... LOL

[fishnet4media]

lol this made me laugh :)

[manel08uk]

Thanks for the song...AJ had a large collection songs that were very popular with the masses...

All the best Jude.....

Wish you a great week ahead

Regards

Manel