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Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.
My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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For me, the world got a little sadder when Stan Lee passed away.
David Attenborough is someone who I never want to leave. Me and my little one love watching his documentaries together |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.
My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them."
I think you're overplaying the importance of Mercury and Michael in relation to the whole world.
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"Pal, many great artists are not great until they have passed! Elvis, Prince, George, Karen Carpenter and many others were so gifted the pressure was too much"
Yep, lemmy said something like "I'll probably earn more when i die" and he was right. Rip Ian. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"Pal, many great artists are not great until they have passed! Elvis, Prince, George, Karen Carpenter and many others were so gifted the pressure was too much"
For those who remember Elvis going, that was something else. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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I'm not sure I have a list.
I was saddened by the deaths, this week, of Clive James and Jonathan Miller. They were ill and in their 80s. Gary Rhodes, though, was a little shock.
After his death was announced I read about the all the small kindnesses he did for others.
There are beautiful souls in all walks of life. The ones in my life could do with some attention. We always make time to go to the funerals but months and years can go by without contact or seeing each other.
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"I'm not sure I have a list.
I was saddened by the deaths, this week, of Clive James and Jonathan Miller. They were ill and in their 80s. Gary Rhodes, though, was a little shock.
After his death was announced I read about the all the small kindnesses he did for others.
There are beautiful souls in all walks of life. The ones in my life could do with some attention. We always make time to go to the funerals but months and years can go by without contact or seeing each other.
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 I still miss Keith Floyd.
It's all in the flawed character. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"The world is full of beautiful souls if we look beyond the famous, beyond the shallow and find what lies beneath...
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Princess Di has got a lot to answer for when it comes to people latching onto others' grief. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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I did ponder the deaths of Strummer and Rik Mayall when they both went but that's because they were idols of my youth and both went suddenly but I can't pretend I was overly perturbed about either.
The 2 poor souls lost in London this week was much more of an upset. |
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David Bowie going killed me inside, so sad. Today I suppose it would be Elton John, Mick Jagger or Paul McCartney. Not because I like their music necessarily but because they are just legends that live forever.
If Kate Bush goes though, don't message me for a month |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"David Bowie going killed me inside, so sad. Today I suppose it would be Elton John, Mick Jagger or Paul McCartney. Not because I like their music necessarily but because they are just legends that live forever.
If Kate Bush goes though, don't message me for a month "
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For me, its when the members of Bon Jovi slowly start to go.
Madonna will be huge, as well as Elton John. Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Barbara Streisand, Bono, Sting, Dave Grohl....
Although, lesser known artists affected me greatly. The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold. Delores O'Riordan was shocking. And every Canadian will get a little teary if you mention Gord Downie who loved this country so much that in his last legs of life that we all knew about, performed to say goodbye to all of us one last time. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"For me, its when the members of Bon Jovi slowly start to go.
Madonna will be huge, as well as Elton John. Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, Barbara Streisand, Bono, Sting, Dave Grohl....
Although, lesser known artists affected me greatly. The Rev from Avenged Sevenfold. Delores O'Riordan was shocking. And every Canadian will get a little teary if you mention Gord Downie who loved this country so much that in his last legs of life that we all knew about, performed to say goodbye to all of us one last time. "
The most significant musical death in recent years (that I can think of) was Aretha Franklin. They played her songs on the radio for a couple of days and there were in-depth features on all new programmes but that was it, 2 days later it's all forgotten. Do not fret about the famous dying, it's a very short grieving process. |
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"For me, the world got a little sadder when Stan Lee passed away.
David Attenborough is someone who I never want to leave. Me and my little one love watching his documentaries together "
David Attenborough for sure |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"And Bob Dylan."
But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.
Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.
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"And Bob Dylan.
But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.
Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.
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Okay.
Theres been little snippets and comments you have made throughout this thread - in my opinion - that have gotten on my nerves with that I feel is undermining what's important to some people according to your own perception or opinion.
Clem - from what I can tell - nor anyone else here from what I can tell - did not ask for what I can see is as judgemental prose to follow what you want to push for your own agenda.
Thanks. And if you would like to discuss this further. My inbox is open.
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"And Bob Dylan.
But all the people mentioned have got fuck-all left to offer us. U2 have been releasing the same stuff for years and we've got Greta to save the world. Bono is use to us any more. Same goes for all the others.
Now Viola Beach crashing in Sweden that night, that was sad. The worst ones must be Buddy Holly and Otis Redding, we really missed out there. Dylan has run his race.
Okay.
Theres been little snippets and comments you have made throughout this thread - in my opinion - that have gotten on my nerves with that I feel is undermining what's important to some people according to your own perception or opinion.
Clem - from what I can tell - nor anyone else here from what I can tell - did not ask for what I can see is as judgemental prose to follow what you want to push for your own agenda.
Thanks. And if you would like to discuss this further. My inbox is open.
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Are you chatting me up? |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"The one that devastated me most after Bowie was Mark E Smith from The Fall. Most won't know him but a bloody genius. "
I get the like of Bowie and Dylan because they were special players, more than just what they originally became famous for. I understand why people would feel a certain amount of grief for their passing. |
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Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.
They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.
They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.
They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.
They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen. "
George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet. |
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"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.
They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.
They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen.
George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet. "
I think he didn't care what the public thought. And i fully support that point of view. |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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"Most of you are mentioning artists who have already moved on. You may think my mention of Robbie Williams to be flippant. Maybe you've never listened to him. I don't mean you've never heard him. There's more. George Micheal was much more than "Last Christmas", Freddie mercury was more than radio gaga, David Bowie was more than Major Tom. These people are ice sculptures. They're beautiful. When they're here you may see them as vacuous, vulgar. Worthless "pop". Then they're gone. I see them as tortured souls. They lay themselves bare, and we are shown pop stars.
They're tortured souls asking for help, yet, all they recieve is paparazzi and salacious stories.
They are more than the sum of their parts. Just listen.
George Michael was a genuine talent but I honestly think he messed his whole career up with 'that video'. I think he misjudged the public's perception of men giving blow jobs to strangers in a public toilet.
I think he didn't care what the public thought. And i fully support that point of view. "
Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him. |
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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him. "
Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!
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By *on12xxMan
over a year ago
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George Michael did loads of stuff for ill and vulnerable people. I know this is true.
Very sad he's gone and the music wow. Wham was part of my growing up
George Michael so missed.
John lennon and George so sad never got se the beatles
Mcarrtney so underrated due to lennonss death.
Prince Di shook the world
The Queen even if u don't like royalty is amazing her duty keeping country together after war. She has been their all my life when she goes I fear for our once special country |
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By *on12xxMan
over a year ago
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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.
Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!
George Michael. Did loads for hospice as well I know is true. He lost is partner and then mum.
However much money you got watching your mum die of cancer can mess anyone up |
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Philanthropy is people trying to ease their own conscious. George Michael of what I’ve read is or was not like that at all. Like Bill gates who has dontaed billion or so to malaria prevention/treatment. Buying a Nobel prize! |
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I was genuinely saddened by George’s death but the one that left the biggest mark on me was John Lennon. I was young, impressionable and just getting into music and exploring different genres. He had so much more to give. Incredible to think that next year will be the 40th anniversary of his murder. |
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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago
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In recent years, the ones that hit me the most were Gary Speed (watched Wales many times), Gil Scott-Heron (a real musical hero) and Christopher Hitchens.
Although I thought he was wrong on some things, I still watch clips of the latter and feel immensely sad that such an incredible mind is lost to us. I’d love to hear him comment on the state of the world today.
I can’t think of who that’s still with us would provoke that reaction, but I’m sure there are some. Was sad about Clive James and Jonathan Miller this week though. My dad knew the latter at uni (same course) and said he was great. |
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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.
Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Dylan is still here. Not sure I'd describe him as a sweet soul though, but he's the most important musician of my life. If you want a sweet soul then Jeff Lynn. That guy has genius and humility in equal measure. |
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"I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era."
Like a Prayer is a seminal pop album. Whether you like her or not that album is undeniably brilliant. |
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"I’d be pretty gutted if anything happened to Madonna. I grew up listening to her music. I’ve seen her live. I might not enjoy all of her music now, but i’d still feel like it was the end of an era."
Good call. |
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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.
Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!
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John Peel's death hit me hard as he was responsible for opening my ears to all the music I love.
I really couldn't say who's death would affect me when they pass.
I guess we do kinda take people for granted until they're gone.
I mean, before Peel died I didn't think about what it would be like if he wasn't with us anymore, but the day I heard the news I just couldn't stop the tears  |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
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"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.
My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them."
. Both Freddie Mercury & George Michael passing away were a time of reflection for me as I liked both of their music especially George Michael.As outrageous as this will sound but Suggs the lead singer of Madness is someone who songs and videos I liked it always takes me back to my childhood where the world was a simpler place.Yes Suggs is nowhere near as talented as some of the other great singers already mentioned on this thread but his music and videos always make me feel good. |
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"John Peel's death hit me hard as he was responsible for opening my ears to all the music I love.
I really couldn't say who's death would affect me when they pass.
I guess we do kinda take people for granted until they're gone.
I mean, before Peel died I didn't think about what it would be like if he wasn't with us anymore, but the day I heard the news I just couldn't stop the tears "
Chris Cornell's suicide has been the worst one for me so far. I've loved his music for so many years and he wrote the best song about depression that I know. It's painful to know someone who gave so much pleasure felt so low. |
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"Freddie mercury, and George Michael are dead. I think that world really is worse for their parting.
My question is this though, who are we taking for granted? Who is alive today who occupies that space that those guys did? When George died i was like "Oh that's a shame, my Mrs really liked wham", but only a few months later, his passing hit me really hard. "Where's that guy whose vulnerability is beautiful?" I found myself feeling like a part of me was gone. So who is it? Who's alive now whose soul is as beautiful as those guys? I don't it to be too late to appreciate them.. Both Freddie Mercury & George Michael passing away were a time of reflection for me as I liked both of their music especially George Michael.As outrageous as this will sound but Suggs the lead singer of Madness is someone who songs and videos I liked it always takes me back to my childhood where the world was a simpler place.Yes Suggs is nowhere near as talented as some of the other great singers already mentioned on this thread but his music and videos always make me feel good."
Talent is obviously a special thing but if someone's music moves you that's more important to me. To be honest I think that was the entire point of the band so you're just proving it worked  and you're right, Night Boat to Cairo does make me think of a time that sometimes I'd long to go back to. |
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"The one that devastated me most after Bowie was Mark E Smith from The Fall. Most won't know him but a bloody genius. "
Mark E Smith and John Peel were the musical deaths that affected me the most.
In time it will be Neil Young and Debbie Harry |
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By *modDMan
over a year ago
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Michael was notoriously highly sensitive to what the public thought of him.
Hmmm helping hundreds of rough sleepers on the understanding that he got no publicity doesn't really fit that image. George Michael helped others despite the fact he had his own demons to deal with. I think that makes ahim a pretty good human being!
George Michael. Did loads for hospice as well I know is true. He lost is partner and then mum.
However much money you got watching your mum die of cancer can mess anyone up"
I don't know what you think I've said there but it's widely accepted that Michael struggled with his declining popularity, watch the documentary. I'm not judging him or calling him a bad person. I'm sure lots of famous people struggle with it.
Seeing as you brought it up though; let's just be thankful that he never killed anybody that night that he drove his car through a shop window whilst off his head on various substances.
I know an innocent member of Joe Public being chalked off is not as important as a drug actic who can sing a bit carping it but still, it would have been a shame for the potential victim's family.
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A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time. |
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"A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time. "
That was me nipping back because somebody turned something I said. I've posted on here before that I thought he was brilliant. Some of the stuff he wrote when he was 17/18, just a boy, was brilliant. Up there with the best writers at that age. Cowboys and Angels is such a fantastic song, shame it flew under the radar.
He was ruined by his lifestyle and his demons, that's a real shame. In effect he's more of a Pete Doherty than a Cliff Richard.
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"A drug addict who can sing a bit? Wow. If that's genuinely how you see George Michael then I'm not sure what to say. If you want to assassinate his character then go ahead but dismissing his talent is just insane. He wrote songs, he didn't just sing them. He wrote songs people will be listening to in fifty years time.
That was me nipping back because somebody turned something I said. I've posted on here before that I thought he was brilliant. Some of the stuff he wrote when he was 17/18, just a boy, was brilliant. Up there with the best writers at that age. Cowboys and Angels is such a fantastic song, shame it flew under the radar.
He was ruined by his lifestyle and his demons, that's a real shame. In effect he's more of a Pete Doherty than a Cliff Richard.
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I couldn't agree with you more. I've obviously misunderstood, apologies. Praying for Time is so resonant now I can hardly bear to listen to it. I could die happy if I'd written that song. And don't tell me for a minute you can hear Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me without thinking of him, cos I can't. |
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