Gurn Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/sep/18/roger-whittaker-folk-singer-famous-for-durham-town-dies-aged-87 " The folk singer-songwriter Roger Whittaker has died at the age of 87. His greatest hits include Durham Town, The Last Farewell, New World in the Morning and his 1982 version of Wind Beneath My Wings. Worldwide, he sold nearly 50m records since the summer of 1962 when, aged 26, he began writing songs and singing in Welsh folk clubs while studying zoology, biochemistry and marine biology at the University of Bangor. Whittaker had his first big breakthrough when he was asked to appear on an Ulster television show in Northern Ireland called This and That. An extremely proficient whistler, his extraordinary composition Mexican Whistler later reached No 1 in three different European countries. But it wasn’t until he released Durham Town (The Leavin’) that he got a Top 20 hit in the UK. The song’s success took him by surprise, according to comments published on his website. “I just didn’t have any faith in that song at all,” he is reported to have said. “Far from promoting the single in Britain, I went off to Finland for a cabaret season and television appearances.” By the time he returned in November, Durham Town was rapidly ascending the British charts. Whittaker was born in Nairobi to English parents in 1936, and the music of east Africa left a mark on his childhood. “In over 30 years of singing and playing musical sounds, the wonderful drumming, and those marvellous, infectious rhythms, have played a great part in everything I have ever written and sung,” he said. Whittaker retired in 2012 and is survived by his wife, Natalie, whom he married nearly 60 years ago after three months’ courtship, and their five children: Emily, Lauren, Jessica, Guy, and Alexander 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) I particularly liked the song The last farewell. Edited September 19, 2023 by Kootenay Gold 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Barnstorm Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: I particularly liked the song The last farewell. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cerridwen Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, Kootenay Gold said: I particularly liked the song The last farewell. My favourite always was this one! 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 RIP David McCallum. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Gordon Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 ^^^Napoleon Solo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Played "Ducky" on NCIS for years. RIP 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Inkidu Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 21 minutes ago, Jack Gordon said: ^^^Napoleon Solo Ilya Kuriakin or something like that 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Gordon Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, Inkidu said: Ilya Kuriakin or something like that Right. It was Kuryakin. Robert Vaughn was Solo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkidu Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Jack Gordon said: Right. It was Kuryakin. Robert Vaughn was Solo You must be another old guy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/sep/28/michael-gambon-star-of-harry-potter-and-the-singing-detective-dies-aged-82 Michael Gambon, star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective, dies aged 82 The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, the destroyer of worlds said: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/sep/28/michael-gambon-star-of-harry-potter-and-the-singing-detective-dies-aged-82 Michael Gambon, star of Harry Potter and The Singing Detective, dies aged 82 The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died His performance in The Cook, The Thief, His Wife , and Her Lover was absolutely incredible. Edited September 28, 2023 by King Heffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpshooter Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Her birthday was tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) She was a beauty. RIP Suzanne. She knew how to live and how to have a sucessful relationship. Take note! https://people.com/tv/suzanne-somers-sex-with-husband-alan-hamel-3-times-before-noon/ Edited October 16, 2023 by bishopshodan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Patricia Janeckova an up and coming opera singer died from breast cancer, she was just 25. I first saw her on YouTube singing the theme to Once Upon A Time In The West at around 14 years of age. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 RIP Paulie. Burt Young, Who Played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ Films, Dies at 83 Burt Young who played Paulie in six of the “Rocky” films starring Sylvester Stallone, drawing an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for his performance in the 1976 original, has died, his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser confirmed to the New York Times. He was 83. Roger Ebert gave Young his props for his performance in the first “Rocky” film: “And Burt Young as (Adrian’s) brother — defeated and resentful, loyal and bitter, caring about people enough to hurt them just to draw attention to his grief.” The New York Times — in an absolutely scathing, completely dismissive review of the film — nevertheless said: “Burt Young is effective as Rocky’s best friend, a beer-guzzling mug.” https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/burt-young-played-paulie-rocky-010622504.html 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 27 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said: RIP Paulie. Burt Young, Who Played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ Films, Dies at 83 Burt Young who played Paulie in six of the “Rocky” films starring Sylvester Stallone, drawing an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for his performance in the 1976 original, has died, his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser confirmed to the New York Times. He was 83. Roger Ebert gave Young his props for his performance in the first “Rocky” film: “And Burt Young as (Adrian’s) brother — defeated and resentful, loyal and bitter, caring about people enough to hurt them just to draw attention to his grief.” The New York Times — in an absolutely scathing, completely dismissive review of the film — nevertheless said: “Burt Young is effective as Rocky’s best friend, a beer-guzzling mug.” https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/burt-young-played-paulie-rocky-010622504.html In November Netflix will have the Sly Stallone doc. Kinda similar I think to the one they have of Arnold. Loved the Rocky movies. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, the destroyer of worlds said: In November Netflix will have the Sly Stallone doc. Kinda similar I think to the one they have of Arnold. Loved the Rocky movies. RIP 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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the destroyer of worlds Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/article/manchester-united-england-soccer-legend-bobby-charlton-dies-at-86/ Manchester United, England soccer legend Bobby Charlton dies at 86 FILE - Bobby Charlton, former England and Manchester United captain and international footballer in 1971. Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United team destined for greatness to become the heartbeat of his country's 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died. He was 86. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkidu Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 7:47 PM, nuckin_futz said: RIP Paulie. Burt Young, Who Played Paulie in ‘Rocky’ Films, Dies at 83 Burt Young who played Paulie in six of the “Rocky” films starring Sylvester Stallone, drawing an Oscar nomination for supporting actor for his performance in the 1976 original, has died, his daughter Anne Morea Steingieser confirmed to the New York Times. He was 83. Roger Ebert gave Young his props for his performance in the first “Rocky” film: “And Burt Young as (Adrian’s) brother — defeated and resentful, loyal and bitter, caring about people enough to hurt them just to draw attention to his grief.” The New York Times — in an absolutely scathing, completely dismissive review of the film — nevertheless said: “Burt Young is effective as Rocky’s best friend, a beer-guzzling mug.” https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/burt-young-played-paulie-rocky-010622504.html Not just Rocky but Rockford too. Great character actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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