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Great Singers Of The 60's and 70's

  

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By:  john-russell  •  2 years ago  •  115 comments

Great Singers Of The 60's and 70's


The best singers of the 60's and 70's, solo or part of group

he's a rebel - DARLENE LOVE (the crystals)

donna the prima donna - DION

fame and fortune - ELVIS PRESLEY

walkin in the rain - JAY BLACK (jay and the americans)

the sun aint gonna shine anymore - SCOTT WALKER (the walker brothers)

think of me as your soldier - STEVIE WONDER

dont let the sun go down on me - ELTON JOHN

dreams - STEVIE NICKS (fleetwood mac)

bad luck - TEDDY PENDERGRASS (harold melvin and the blue notes)

rosalita - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN


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JohnRussell
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1  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

behind blue eyes - ROGER DALTREY (the who)

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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1.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  JohnRussell @1    2 years ago

Great song!

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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2  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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2.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @2    2 years ago

I love that album! 

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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2.1.1  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @2.1    2 years ago

One of their best, blue eyed soul.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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3  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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3.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @3    2 years ago

OMG, another great album. I love The Windmills of your mind.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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3.1.1  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @3.1    2 years ago

She was a great one, when I was in 8th grade a girl turned me on to her.  I loved them both.

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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3.1.2  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @3.1.1    2 years ago

That's a sweet story.

Nothing beats young love.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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4  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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5  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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6  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

baby i need your loving - LEVI STUBBS (the four tops)  

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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7  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

fools rush in - LESLEY GORE

 
 
 
pat wilson
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8  pat wilson    2 years ago

320

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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9  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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10  Perrie Halpern R.A.    2 years ago

 
 
 
Gsquared
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10.1  Gsquared  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @10    2 years ago

Darlin' is such a great song.

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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10.2  Vic Eldred  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @10    2 years ago

When I was in my 20's when "Worst that could happen" became one of my personal favorites as did the reinvented Johnny Maestro. One day one of my friends asked about the scar around Johnny's mouth. I recall telling him "that must be the time Johnny walked home from the Bronx at 2:AM."

They also had a good one with "Blessed is the rain."

I think they destroyed themselves and rightfully so, with a terrible song called "Your Husband - My Wife.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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11  Drinker of the Wry    2 years ago

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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Kavika
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13  Kavika     2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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13.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Kavika @13    2 years ago

Great album! 

Interesting tidbit, my uncle dated her in high school.

 
 
 
Kavika
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13.1.1  Kavika   replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @13.1    2 years ago

Dated who, the cat?

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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14  Buzz of the Orient    2 years ago

Joan Baez sings a Bob Dylan song that more than a half century later still rings true.  With God On Our Side (Link) ->

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Buzz of the Orient
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14.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14    2 years ago

Johnny Cash - Walk the Line (LINK) ->

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Vic Eldred
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14.2  Vic Eldred  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @14    2 years ago

Now there are two singers....well, I won't say it.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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14.2.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Vic Eldred @14.2    2 years ago

No kapish.

 
 
 
GregTx
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GregTx
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Greg Jones
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18  Greg Jones    2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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18.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Greg Jones @18    2 years ago

I remember my mom loved this song.

 
 
 
GregTx
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19  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
Ender
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19.1  Ender  replied to  GregTx @19    2 years ago

Great tune.

Have you heard this version? She blew me away.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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20  Gsquared    2 years ago

 
 
 
Gsquared
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21  Gsquared    2 years ago

 
 
 
Ender
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21.1  Ender  replied to  Gsquared @21    2 years ago
Saturday Night

Sorry, can't help myself...Haha

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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Gsquared
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23  Gsquared    2 years ago

This one is from 1959, but it is SO GREAT!

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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23.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Gsquared @23    2 years ago

One of my all-time favorites!

 
 
 
Gsquared
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23.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @23.1    2 years ago

Mine, too.  I love that song.

 
 
 
Vic Eldred
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23.1.2  Vic Eldred  replied to  Perrie Halpern R.A. @23.1    2 years ago

I still have Darin CD's in my car.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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24  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

oh me oh my - LULU

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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Gsquared
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25.1  Gsquared  replied to  Greg Jones @25    2 years ago

Anything and everything by Ella.  She was magnificent.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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26  Gsquared    2 years ago

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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Perrie Halpern R.A.
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Perrie Halpern R.A.
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Kavika
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31  Kavika     2 years ago

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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31.1  Perrie Halpern R.A.  replied to  Kavika @31    2 years ago

Excellent!

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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Ender
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32.1  Ender  replied to  Greg Jones @32    2 years ago

Nice.

 
 
 
Ender
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32.2  Ender  replied to  Greg Jones @32    2 years ago

512

512

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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33  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

Lani Hall is a great singer. She was the original lead singer for Sergio Mendes Brazil'66.   She has been married to the great Herb Alpert for 49 years. 

love song - LANI HALL

so many stars - LANI HALL (brazil 66)

 
 
 
Gsquared
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33.1  Gsquared  replied to  JohnRussell @33    2 years ago

You just can't get too much Sergio Mendes.

 
 
 
Greg Jones
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GregTx
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Ender
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35.1  Ender  replied to  GregTx @35    2 years ago

I always thought that was very haunting.

 
 
 
GregTx
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36  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
Ender
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36.1  Ender  replied to  GregTx @36    2 years ago

RIP Dear Lady

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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37  Perrie Halpern R.A.    2 years ago

or the original...

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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38  Perrie Halpern R.A.    2 years ago

 
 
 
GregTx
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39  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
GregTx
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40  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
Ender
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40.1  Ender  replied to  GregTx @40    2 years ago

Is it weird that I know the lyrics to that song...

They were actually the first concert I went to. KC and the Sunshine Band opened...

 
 
 
GregTx
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40.1.1  GregTx  replied to  Ender @40.1    2 years ago

Not at all.

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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41  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

til there was you - PAUL MC CARTNEY (the beatles)

 
 
 
GregTx
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42  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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43  Raven Wing     2 years ago

Here are two of my favorite videos:

 
 
 
Ender
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43.1  Ender  replied to  Raven Wing @43    2 years ago

Good morning starshine. The Earth says hello, you twinkle above us, we twinkle below.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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44  Raven Wing     2 years ago

These are for Buzz...I hope these will work for you

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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44.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @44    2 years ago

Thank you Raven.  I enjoyed watching the Archies do Sugar Sugar, that played through perfectly.  Unfortunately Good Morning Sunshine went start and stop.  However, I have access on bilibili to 23 versions of Good Morning Sunshine, and rather than my having to check out each one I would appreciate it if you would tell me the name of the performers.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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44.1.1  Raven Wing   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @44.1    2 years ago
I would appreciate it if you would tell me the name of the performers.  

So glad that the videos worked for you. When I pre-tested the two videos before posting them, both worked fine. Sorry that the Good Morning Starshine did not work well all the way through for you. But, I'm glad that you have an alternative means to play the song for you.

As for the singers in the songs....

The singer in the Good Morning Starshine song is sung by 'Oliver', the name he goes by professionally. His full name is William Oliver Swofford,

For the Sugar Sugar video....the lead singer of The Archies is Ron Dante.

I hope this helps.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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44.1.2  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @44.1.1    2 years ago

Thanks for going to that trouble for me.   As I've said now a few times my vision is waning and I misread the title Good Morning Starshine to be Good Morning Sunshine.  I will play that one through tomorrow morning.  Either because my 13 year old computer slowly loses its grip during the day, or the internet congestion builds up so things work much better in the morning and I'm sure it will play smoothly in the morning.   I appreciate when members post a title and performer because then I often have alternative sources other than YouTube so I can find the song, but many members don't say anything, just post a YouTube, and all I get is a blank comment. 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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44.1.3  Raven Wing   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @44.1.2    2 years ago

My pleasure, Buzz. You know I'm always happy to help, and knowing your problem with YouTube I made an mp copy of both videos for you and perhaps others who have a problem accessing YouTube.                           

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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44.1.4  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Raven Wing @44.1.3    2 years ago

LOVED Starshine - made me think back to my happy weekend hippie days.  Only one thing missing from the images - nobody was smoking a J.  

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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44.1.5  Raven Wing   replied to  Buzz of the Orient @44.1.4    2 years ago

Very glad you like it, Buzz. I was never a hippy per se, as I was too busy working as a model and being a single Mom for two kids, but, I really enjoyed a lot of the music from those days. 

 
 
 
GregTx
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48  Dragon    2 years ago

 
 
 
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49  Dragon    2 years ago

 
 
 
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50  Dragon    2 years ago

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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50.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dragon @50    2 years ago

Not just a song, but a history and a memorial for the families of those who went down with the ship.  

 
 
 
Dragon
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51  Dragon    2 years ago

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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51.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  Dragon @51    2 years ago

I would have posted this as one of my choices if I had thought that it was well known.  The song was written to address the wife he was leaving.  I think it was his greatest song.  Gord lived 4 houses away from me for a year. 

I think you've made excellent song choices all around.

 
 
 
Ender
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51.2  Ender  replied to  Dragon @51    2 years ago

Don't be creepin' round my back stair

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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52  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

i cant let go - LINDA RONSTADT

different drum - LINDA RONSTADT (the stone poneys)

 
 
 
Ender
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53  Ender    2 years ago

1979

 
 
 
Ender
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53.1  Ender  replied to  Ender @53    2 years ago

 
 
 
Ender
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54  Ender    2 years ago

1978

 
 
 
Ender
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55  Ender    2 years ago

1970

 
 
 
Ender
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56  Ender    2 years ago

My birth year 1967

 
 
 
Ender
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56.1  Ender  replied to  Ender @56    2 years ago

Also my birth year

 
 
 
Gsquared
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57  Gsquared    2 years ago

Smokey, his voice is a beautiful musical instrument.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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58  Gsquared    2 years ago

One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time.  Tragically, gone way to soon.  

Laura sings 60's soul:

If you don't know Laura Nyro, this is the entire "Eli and the Thirteenth Confession" album from 1968.   It is beyond great.

A heartfelt tribute by Better Midler when Laura Nyro was posthumously inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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58.1  Raven Wing   replied to  Gsquared @58    2 years ago

Those are all great songs, G. Thank you for posting them. They bring back a lot of fun memories.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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58.2  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  Gsquared @58    2 years ago

Great add, she was a far greater singer/songwriter than is usually realized.  Her music just didn't match what was commercially successful at the time.  I find it timeless.  Cancer took her at a far too young an age.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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58.2.1  Gsquared  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @58.2    2 years ago

Since she was so great, but not well-known today, I thought it might be a good introduction to younger members who don't know of her to post a full album as well as several songs. 

When I was in high school, in the 60s, all the girls wanted to be Laura Nyro.

 
 
 
pat wilson
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58.2.2  pat wilson  replied to  Gsquared @58.2.1    2 years ago

Christmas 1969 I bought my brother Laura Nyro's Time and Love and he had bought me Joni Mitchell's Clouds. Neither of us were familiar with the other's choice but we both ended up very happy with those albums.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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58.2.3  Gsquared  replied to  pat wilson @58.2.2    2 years ago

Nice.  Clouds is a truly amazing album.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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59  Gsquared    2 years ago

My favorite by Buffalo Springfield.  I used to love playing this bass part before the arthritis in my fingers forced me to stop playing.

 
 
 
Drinker of the Wry
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59.1  Drinker of the Wry  replied to  Gsquared @59    2 years ago

One of my first favorite bands.  Sorry tom learn of the arthritis.  It's terrible when age stops us from doing what we love.

 
 
 
Gsquared
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59.1.1  Gsquared  replied to  Drinker of the Wry @59.1    2 years ago

Yes, it is.  It became very painful to play.  It's been about 13 - 14 years since I stopped, although I keep thinking I want to pick it up and try.  I started playing music when I was 8 years old, maybe younger because I used to pick out songs on my neighbors piano even before I was 8 as I recall.  

 
 
 
GregTx
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60  GregTx    2 years ago

 
 
 
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Kavika
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63  Kavika     2 years ago

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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64  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

I'm going to give some respect to Englebert Humperdinck. He may have been out of step with the swinging sixties, but this guy had some pipes. I think he is still performing in his mid 80's. 

two different worlds - ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK

love me with all your heart - ENGLEBERT HUMPERDINCK

 
 
 
Kavika
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65  Kavika     2 years ago

 
 
 
Kavika
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66  Kavika     2 years ago

The greatest concert of all time with one of the great bands of all time.

The Weight, Winterland San Francisco 1976.

 
 
 
Kavika
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67  Kavika     2 years ago

The greatest impromptu jam session in history. Taj Mahal and his band were playing at the Palomino Club in North Hollywood CA featuring Jesse Ed Davis a guitarist that everyone wanted to play with when in walked Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, and George Harrison and the rest is history. 

 
 
 
JohnRussell
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68  author  JohnRussell    2 years ago

Sir Tom Jones

its not unusual - TOM JONES 

help yourself - TOM JONES 

 
 
 
GregTx
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