Monthly Archives: October 2011

I saw Graceland

I saw Graceland back in the 80′s. I was invited by Pastor Eldon King to sing in Arkansas, and on the way back to Canada, the bus went through Memphis, Tennessee, so I decided to go and see the old … Continue reading

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I saw Pat Boone

I saw Pat Boone in South Africa, where he did a show in a big arena. He was booked by Go Tell Communications. It was so nice to see him. He had his daughter Debbie with him and she sang: … Continue reading

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I saw Elvis Presley

I saw Elvis Presley in 1976 when my wife and I visited America. While staying with friends in Sacramento, we heard that they sometimes make cowboy movies out in the Nevada area, so we went for a ride, and came … Continue reading

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Stories

1. The cougar and the bear cub Somebody sent me this video of a cougar chasing a little bear. I don’t know if this is a true story, or if it is somehow manufactured, but it is done very well. It … Continue reading

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Folk Singers

I like the way some of the folk singers harmonize and play their guitars. Peter, Paul and Mary I think Peter, Paul and Mary are one of the nicest group of folk singers, and have included here the song “Leaving … Continue reading

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Favourite love songs by The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers sang a lot of my favourite love songs. When I was a teenager, my brother had a long playing record of them that someone lent him, and I just loved their singing, music and harmony. On the … Continue reading

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The Rambos

When I was young, singing in Africa, I had never heard of the Rambos, but found out later that I had been singing many of Dottie’s songs. I’ve never been this homesick before I like this video of the Rambos … Continue reading

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Bobby Darin Love Songs

EIGHT OF THE BOBBY DARIN LOVE SONGS THAT I HAD LISTED HERE HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF THE NET. SORRY ABOUT THAT OLD CHAP. Splish Splash This is a good fun song. It was featured years later on a comedy show … Continue reading

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The Gaither Trio

Back in the 70′s, when I was a temporary resident in South Africa, I bought lot of The Bill Gaither Trio records, and they were a great blessing to me. The other day somebody spoke to me and said my … Continue reading

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Movie Songs

Some movie songs have had a big influence on me and have affected my life. Here are some of them. Climb every mountain The Sound of Music film was a hit when I was a teenager, but my parents felt … Continue reading

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