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Post by tremblinwilbury on May 29, 2020 12:06:30 GMT
In the dim and distant past, when I was bouncing around in my pram, one of THE great voices I heard on the radio belonged to Brendan Bowyer, lead singer in one of the many showbands that toured Ireland in the 60's. Brendan has sadly died, aged 81. He was popular, not only in Ireland, but also in Las Vegas. One tune is synonymous with him... Equally as popular was a cover... Another part of my childhood gone...
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Post by lasttrain929 on May 29, 2020 13:13:36 GMT
Sad to hear this tremblingwilbury. Enjoyed hearing these especially “the wonder of you.” Some great Irish show bands back in the day.
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Post by tremblinwilbury on May 29, 2020 13:44:23 GMT
I never saw any of the showbands (as I say "bouncing around in my pram" ), but, all told, they put on a pretty good show. Great musicians, singers, costumes and production. They kept a poor little country entertained
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Post by lasttrain929 on May 29, 2020 15:52:46 GMT
I never saw any of the showbands (as I say "bouncing around in my pram" ), but, all told, they put on a pretty good show. Great musicians, singers, costumes and production. They kept a poor little country entertained Very true. I’m the same never got to see them but my mother remembers Brendan well.
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Post by tremblinwilbury on May 29, 2020 17:09:48 GMT
Another great voice - David Gates...
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Post by tremblinwilbury on May 29, 2020 18:46:29 GMT
This is an unexpected gem... The Universal - Joe Dolan This isn't bad either It's sad to see that a few in the video aren't with us anymore... Gerry Ryan, Niall Tóibín, Ireland's greatest DJ Larry Gogan... and the "sweet little rock 'n' roller", Joe himself.
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Post by lasttrain929 on May 29, 2020 22:26:35 GMT
Yes Joe was a legend. Did he not do a cover of ELOs “ the way life’s meant to be” Maybe I’m wrong here.
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Post by tremblinwilbury on May 29, 2020 22:42:48 GMT
Yes Joe I was a legend. Did he not do a cover of ELOs “ the way life’s meant to be” Maybe I’m wrong here. Nope, you're not wrong lasttrain929. The man had taste when it came to music - as well as an incredible voice
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Post by Timeblue on May 29, 2020 22:56:51 GMT
Yes Joe was a legend. Did he not do a cover of ELOs “ the way life’s meant to be” Maybe I’m wrong here.
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Post by lasttrain929 on May 29, 2020 23:09:05 GMT
Thats the one, your quick timeblue. Great showman and a nice guy.
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Post by Timeblue on May 29, 2020 23:29:19 GMT
Thanks! (but my name isn't tremblinwilbury....)
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Post by lasttrain929 on May 30, 2020 10:26:32 GMT
Forgive me timeblue, My excuse,I was taking part in a couple of on line quizzes, Jonathon Ross first then a longer one Vincent’s Kitchen so it was late.....Thanks for posting.
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Post by tremblinwilbury on Jan 29, 2021 23:10:09 GMT
There's only ONE Colm Wilkinson...
(72, when he performed this)
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Post by BSJ on Jan 29, 2021 23:30:10 GMT
No clue who he was until now. Thanks! A powerful rendition of One, indeed.
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Post by fourlittlediamonds on Jan 30, 2021 7:31:31 GMT
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