RIP 2023
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Stevie Wonder on the late Jeff Beck and 'Superstition': 'A great soul who did great music'
The Motown star shares fond memories of his musical work with Jeff Beck over the years following the British guitarist’s death on Tuesday.
Stevie is a fat bugger in that. Mind you, he probably doesn’t realise it. So we’re cool with it.
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Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday Addams, dies at age 64
Loring was just five when she starred in the 1964 TV adaptation of Charles Addams’ macabre cartoons – a performance that has set the character’s tone for decades
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Another WWE star gone.
Not as famous as his bro but still had some memorable moments. I loved his scheming with Mr Perfect
Wrestling Legend 'Leaping' Lanny Poffo Dead At 68: Report | 1070 The Game
Wrestling legend Lanny Poffo, the real life brother of 'Macho Man' Randy Savage, has reportedly died at the age of 68.
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This passing seems to have gone under the radar but on January 25 2023, Cindy Williams passed after a short illness aged 75.
Many will remember her from her role as Shirley Feeney in Happy Days that lead to the spin off, "Laverne and Shirly".
‘Laverne & Shirley’ star Cindy Williams dead at 75 | CNN
Cindy Williams, the dynamic actress known best for playing the bubbly Shirley Feeney on the beloved sitcom “Laverne & Shirley,” has died, according to a statement from her family, provided to CNN by a representative. She was 75.
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One of the true greats of songwriting.
Burt Bacharach dies aged 94
He died at home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Wednesday, his publicist Tina Brausam confirmed
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RIP 2023:
One of the true greats of songwriting.
Burt Bacharach dies aged 94
He died at home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Wednesday, his publicist Tina Brausam confirmed
These bring back so many memories.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64586383
What’s New Pussycat was all the rage when we did our family South Island road trip in ‘66!
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RIP 2023:
One of the true greats of songwriting.
Burt Bacharach dies aged 94
He died at home in Los Angeles of natural causes on Wednesday, his publicist Tina Brausam confirmed
These bring back so many memories.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64586383
What’s New Pussy was all the rage when we did our family South Island road trip in ‘66!
Magic Moments
Def Perry ComoAnyone Who Had A Heart
Def DioneAlfie
Def CillaI Say A little Prayer
Debatable
Prefer DioneWhat’s New Pussycat?
Def TomBaby It’s You
DreamingThis is the definitive version
I Just Don’t Know
Def DustyThe Look Of Love
Nah
DustyWalk On By
Def Dione
stranglers very close secondThis Guy’s In Love
Sacha DistelWhat The World Needs Now
No chance
Jackie DeShannon every timeNo San Jose?
No
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His songs just seemed to be everywhere for decades, didn't they?
I remember the ex-Mrs Meldrew, who was a professional musician, telling me his stuff was really complex but sounded so very simple and accessible. Only one opinion, but she rated him up there with Gershwin & Shubert musically.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RIP 2023:
His songs just seemed to be everywhere for decades, didn't they?
I remember the ex-Mrs Meldrew, who was a professional musician, telling me his stuff was really complex but sounded so very simple and accessible. Only one opinion, but she rated him up there with Gershwin & Shubert musically.
He must be up there in terms of most recorded songwriter in the last 80 years
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@Victor-Meldrew said in RIP 2023:
His songs just seemed to be everywhere for decades, didn't they?
I remember the ex-Mrs Meldrew, who was a professional musician, telling me his stuff was really complex but sounded so very simple and accessible. Only one opinion, but she rated him up there with Gershwin & Shubert musically.
He must be up there in terms of most recorded songwriter in the last 80 years
Must be close. He's been ubiquitous for 7 whole decades and, according to Wiki, had his first hit in 1952. Extraordinary body of work which rivals Macca.
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I did not realise Welch was Bolivian and took her first husband's surname to avoid prejudice and type casting
Rita Hayworth was another woman that to do that , she even had to change her appearance. I imagine the 1940s version of electrolysis they used to alter her hairline was fairly brutal
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Dickie Davis. Sports presenter on UK TV who was ubiquitous from the 60-80's & pretty much the face of sport on TV. A top-notch sports journalist who developed modern TV sports coverage & interviewed all the sporting greats
Dickie Davies, face of World of Sport, dies aged 94
Giant of British sports broadcasting presented everything from World Cups and Olympic Games to Wimbledon and wrestling
Stuff
Rita Hayworth - Wikipedia
