Alphonsus Cassell – The Mighty Arrow
Alphonsus Celestine Edmund Cassell passed away this morning September 15, 2010 in Antigua. His death came as a surprise to many who never knew of his long battle with cancer. There is much solace in knowing that Christian hearts go on to a better place when they depart this life. We pray that during his illustrious life that he came to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and accepted Him in his life.
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Alphonsus Cassell – The Mighty Arrow A Mighty Arrow shot through the air Lit a passage everywhere People far and wide all the same Heard the splendor which from this Arrow came Ole ole feeling Hot Hot Hot Nations applauded the music and gave it an esteem spot Selected as theme song for 1986 FIFA World Cup in United those who heard it for years where ever you go Soca music was given this icon who on Nov 16, 1954 was born Christened Alphonsus Celestine Edmund and now we all mourn Arrow thrilled many audiences with his infectious style Soca mixed with Merengue and Rock to ingeniously compile Something new that penetrated the world scene Entertained the globe in ways previously unheard and unseen Lyrical genius and rhythmic blaster Lots of songs produced from this musical master Take 1973:
“Dance with Me, Woman” He did in
1981: “Soca Rumba” surely a unique calypsonian Everyone
may not know in 1983:”Rub Up” was done with “Hot Hot Hot” Most
remember 1984: “Long Time” few do not In 1988:
“Groove Master” was done Gave the
world in 1989: “O ‘La Soca” but most recently none His music
has been played over and over repeatedly Tourists
identify with his mixes and dance uninhibitedly You too
will recognize his music from the very first bar Arrow’s
music digs pleasurably into our persona and tattoos its scar Remorse
struck us all when we heard today Region’s
Icon for this great music had past away Our
Sympathies to the Family and friends of this musical great We all pray
the Arrow has shot this time, through Heaven’s gate |
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