Monday 26 December 2016

THIS YEAR THREE BRITISH GREATS LEFT US:

 THIS YEAR THREE BRITISH GREATS LEFT US:
The music entertainment of the UK
Has lost three of the greats.
Back in January Davie Bowie departed.
That I can regretfully state.

How well I remembered his careeer,
I used to adore to hear him sing.
Especially "The Little Druimmer Boy"
When he dueted with the famous "Bing"

On Christmas Eve ..just two days away
 Nick Parfitt from "Status Quo
Passed away in Spain.
He was a great guitarist
As guitarists go.

I saw him many times with the band
On excellent TV shows.
He will be so sadly mised
Without a doubt that is so.

Then today I saw with sadness
The passing of George Michael.

I was siting at my laptop,
Motionless.....Dumbstruck.... I just sat still.

He unwittingly played 
A big part in my life.
He was my pre teenage daughter's idol,
Before all the tears and strife.

How with fondness I remember,
My daughter's bedroom I recall.
Picture's of George adorned the ceiling
The door and all four walls.

His voice would be heard
When my daughter was upstairs.
He could be heard all over the house,
With fondness I declare.

She even went to Wembley,
To see his Wham farewell show,
Her dad thought she was far too young,
But with her brother and friend she did go.

Three excellent musicians have gone,
With them I send my love.
Thanking them for the  enjoyment to millions,
As they "Form a new band" for "The Good Lord" above.

R,I,P,

Copyright Yvonne Lewis  26/12/2016

12 comments:

  1. They meant more because in their life time they touched our hearts! One could relate better to them than to others! Very much so Yvonne!

    Hank

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    1. You hit the nail on the head here Hank Thank you.
      Yvonne.

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  2. Excellent salute. I shall be playing my Faith CD today. He was SO good.

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    1. Thanks for your comment Joanne. I well remember Faith, my daughter had a Faith Duvet cover and pillow case.
      I played George singing "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" with Elton John.
      Yvonne

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  3. I "love" getting older. So many of my time are leaving.
    Nice thoughts you left.

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    1. Well if you "Love" getting older I certainly don't.
      Thanks for coming by Martin.
      Yvonne.

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  4. So many this year indeed. But they sure left their mark.

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  5. A lovely tribute to the men no longer with us. Their music will live on, reminding us of their contributions to the musical world. Have a lovely day, Yvonne.

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    1. Thanks for a lovely comment Beverly. Much appreciated.
      Yvonne.

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  6. 2016 saw the loss of a lot of big stars. Very sad indeed!

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    1. Yes Sherry many familiar faces are gone from Fil, TV and recordings. Thanks for coming by. Happy New Year to you and family(including the animals.
      Yvonne.

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