dear all, 17th april 1941 it will be on this date 65years al bowlly was killed and to us he may be very much alive it would be a shame if we did not talk...
Thanks for reminding us, Geoff. Yes, it is a good time to remember Al and all he gave us. I heard or read somewhere that he was reading a cowboy book or...
dear all, ray noble also died this month in 1978. geoff ... Yahoo! Photos – NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo. [Non-text...
Dear All, On this day, 17th. April 1941 we lost the greatest vocalist with the British Dance Bands of the 1920s to 1940s! Al you were and still are the...
dear all, lets remember his life today and listen to a few songs. geoff ... 24 FIFA World Cup tickets to be won with Yahoo! Mail. Learn more [Non-text portions...
Yes, a few moments for a listen and a prayer would be appropriate. We who are fans should be so thankful for what God has given us in Al Bowlly. Jo geoffrey...
Amen. joe bebopper <joebebopper@...> wrote: Yes, a few moments for a listen and a prayer would be appropriate. We who are fans should be so thankful...
I was suprised to see that Al Bowlly has made it into the racks of a local Tesco Extra (superstore). They're selling 'Love Is The Sweetest Thing' {the label...
Hello, David, I have the Rathbone set. I'm exgtravagant when it comes to Al Bowlly. It is very nicely done and, in my opinion, well worth it. There is a lot...
with the discovery of the nicky the greek with al bowlly singing the lead is it possible this was his last recording which i prefer to when that man is dead...
I agree with you one hundred per cent on this one, Geoff. In the biography by Sid Colin and Tony Staveacre the following comment is made about 'When That Man...
Dear Jennifer, Thankyou, i'm sure members will appreciate your post on the night leading up the Al's tragic death! Regards Denis ... From: "jayshane7"...
Dear Jennifer, Same here. I do not have the book, and it was terrible to read of the events, but necessary to know what happened.....it's like being there....
dear all, i caught part of i.t.v,s program on the queens life last night and heard al bowlly singing in the background but with the commentary and the wife...
dear jennifer, reading that extract makes you think "what if" "if only" "if only" al bowlly had gone down to that shelter?. "what if"he had stayed overnight?. ...
Geoff, your words are very comforting; and you are, of course, correct. We have been given a great gift and I, personally, will forever be grateful. Jo ...
Hello Jo & Geoff, Yes, same here. We are so lucky that Al made such a large number of recordings, and it is wonderful that people continue to enjoy his voice...
dear jennifer and joe, i,m constantly amazed how we take what we have for granted like the internet we have the world between us,but can talk to each other...
Actually, Even in our own time, see how much has changed! In so many ways...if you recall a year such as 1981, for example, as I do, you'll realize that we...
Hello Chris, Yes, there has been an explosion in technology over the last ten years. I didn't start on the internet until about the year 2000, and now I don't...
Gosh, we sound like a bunch of old geezers! But it is all very true. And now you've got me started. Another example of how technology has changed things,...
dear joe, i read that there was only one mike and the sololist had to get to it with out bumping into music stands or other musicians and when finnished...
dear chris, there is a unwritten law if you get given something you have to give something back,if you gain something you lose something. example you have a...
Oh, absolutely... For all of our technological advances, We still feel, with certain unease and alarm, the universe getting colder, the crust of the earth...
dear chris, al bowlly and the dance bands are a little island in this troubled sea. geoff christopher jones <ctomarctus@...> wrote: Oh, absolutely... For...
Dear Chris, Jo & Geoff, 'Auf Wiedersehen, my Dear' is a lovely piece of Al's. He has a wonderful habit of never failing to surprise - I was listening to him ...
I've just caught up on this correspondence and am really grateful to you Jennifer for typing out the extract - I too didnt know all those details about Al's...
Dear Geoff I didnt see the programme - I was at my Mum's looking after my own poorly 80 year olds....so can't help with the Al song - but 100% in agreement...
dear barry and john, i have heard various solo,s al did with monia liter and the guitar does not sound to bad ,not just strumming but picking his notes but...
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