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becky sharp
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:40 pm Post subject: Glen Campbell |
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Rhinestone Cowboy singer Glen Campbell has died at the age of 81 after "a long and courageous battle" with Alzheimer's disease, his family said.
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather," their statement said.
Always a favourite of mine with that lovely voice of his singing those lovely songs.
Really sad tonight hearing this news.
RIP Glen
"And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fwOTDaO4bg
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40870474 |
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ruddlescat
Joined: 16 Sep 2010 Posts: 18010 Location: Near Chester
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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A sad loss of a truly classic country artist - not like the so called country 'stars' foisted on us these days
Glen was a proper country singer who produced some great tracks which will live on for ever
RIP Glen - you're a true legend _________________ Are you ready for a Ruddles? |
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Schizoidman
Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 1140 Location: Rural West Sussex
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yes a sad loss but sadly no surprise in view of his illness.
My favourite is By The Time I Get To Phoenix, lovely lyrics. I will be playing his Greatest Hits CD in the car tomorrow. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:06 am Post subject: |
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Very sad news last night. I loved so many of his songs, it's hard to pick a favourite.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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FleetingEileenM
Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5789 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Always love to hear his records. Lovely voice and personality. On The One Show this evening I was very taken with the young Irish country singer Nathan Carter who said he was inspired by Glen Campbell and includes a number of his songs in his act. He has a nice voice and an easy personality too.
RIP Glen. |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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I guess it's the age I've reached that so many people that I've grown up listening to / watched on radio & TV have now passed on, Glen Campbell being the latest. As has already been said, not surprising seeing as how he had been suffering from alzheimers, but none the less very sad news.
For me, Kudos must go to Trevor Nelson for not going for one of the obvious big hits. The playlist shows 'Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)'. I'll have to put this into You Tube to hear it as I didn't hear today's show. _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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BBC 4 repeated the Glen documentray last night, from a couple of years ago. Very highly recommended, if you haven't seen it before, or even if you have.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pwxs8
Fantastic guitarist and singer. Jimmy Webb posted a very emotional and heartfelt tribute on his FB page last week. And no wonder, given the great partnership they enjoyed. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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Ian Robinson Site Admin
Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Posts: 3609 Location: Chorley, Lancashire
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Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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oldraver wrote: | Fantastic guitarist and singer. Jimmy Webb posted a very emotional and heartfelt tribute on his FB page last week. And no wonder, given the great partnership they enjoyed. |
Webb was also interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Last Word, which was cool. |
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oldraver
Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1189 Location: London
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Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:19 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Ian. I'll give it a listen. _________________ life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans |
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becky sharp
Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6851
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Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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oldraver wrote: | BBC 4 repeated the Glen documentray last night, from a couple of years ago. Very highly recommended, if you haven't seen it before, or even if you have.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01pwxs8
Fantastic guitarist and singer. Jimmy Webb posted a very emotional and heartfelt tribute on his FB page last week. And no wonder, given the great partnership they enjoyed. |
Ian Robinson wrote: | oldraver wrote: | Fantastic guitarist and singer. Jimmy Webb posted a very emotional and heartfelt tribute on his FB page last week. And no wonder, given the great partnership they enjoyed. |
Webb was also interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Last Word, which was cool. |
Thanks,Raver and Ian for posting those....more tears shed reading and listening to them. |
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