.... Charlie Gracie on 22 December aged 86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtNpaFaY0RU
Musicians, singers, songwriters, classic albums
Scooploop Members who want to listen, share or just talk music from the latest style to the old classic albums Open others ears and minds to different genres
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Former lead singer of The Special AKA and later Fun Boy Three has died aged 63 after a short illness.
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Happy Christmas (Edited)
This deserves a thread of its own. The new recording by Joss Stone, heavily pregnant in the video . So it must have been recorded in the autumn. Baby is now born his name is ‘Shackleton’
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The saddest video of Celine Dion explaining about her illness
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Celebrating with a new album and a book
Here’s just one of her hits
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1st December - time to share some Christmas music magic
Bob Harris’s favourite Christmas song
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I always think we should explore the field of music . Step out of our comfort zones. Listen to our surroundings, background music in a film or even on advertising. Venture into new fields and search for music that excites us, cheers us or relaxes us.
This gentleman , British, Singer and Songwriter has been around for about ten years. No big chart topper as far as I know but his voice is soothing, calming and refreshing. He sings clearly, precisely and with such meaning
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Bridgerton (Edited)
The wonderful classical music engineered from well known pop/modern songs that run throughout the two series
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Anyone remember this? (Edited)
Several artists recorded it including Aretha Franklin and the Delfonics, all great but in my opinion Ronnie Dyson's version was the most beautiful. Such a pure voice. What do you think ?
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Many months ago now @PeterJ suggested a possible thread asking members what their favourite Glastonbury performance was over the years
I thought Jessie Ware was very good this year and I was pleasantly surprised by Billie Eilish
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Just seen this on BBC2 and found it on YouTube
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After seeing Charlotte’s tik tok post of this young lady I found this beautiful version of suspicious minds by Angelina on YouTube
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They don't quite fit the group description, but I searched for them, remembering how cheering they were, and they cheered me all over again so I thought other people might like them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGly-SiQhk
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Legendary voices at the Proms Cynthia Erivo (Edited)
On the bbc Iplayer now for those who
Missed her wonderfully moving performance shown on Saturday evening (recorded last month)
https://youtu.be/3e-4k26-hq4
The most beautiful of voices covering songs sung by the greats - from Ella Fitzgerald , Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin to Roberta Flack. -
Former member of Pulp, beautiful voice. He's appearing with Elbow at Audley End Essex next weekend. Love this track.
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We love to sing this on long journeys
It’s hubby’s favourite
https://youtu.be/WOKk09QN7rI
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Wretch 32 cover of Bob Marley classic Could You Be Loved.
This is really good.
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This band came up in another group a few days ago and I think their cover of the Dead and Alive hit is excellent
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Have you ever been miffed that one of your favourite pieces have been hijacked for a silly ad? Or have you been pleased to hear it being aired and made accessible to a wider audience?
I must admit the former applies to me with this piece for a Specsavers TV ad:
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Anniversary of the death of Prince
Prince passed away on the 21st April 2016
It is worth watching his spectacular guitar playing in this YouTube video
His presence is felt at 3.28
https://youtu.be/6SFNW5F8K9Y
It is more moving that this was a tribute to late great George Harrison -
@ShirleyM
I know you love Elvis and I hope you like this old footage of a little Bruno the youngest impersonator interviewed by Jonathon Ross and performing at the age of 4
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Silk Sonic (Edited)
The amazing Bruno Mars and his group Silk Sonic have just won 4 Grammys for their single and album. A bit hit in the USA in 2021 it’s only now being played here on radio stations
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Peter Skellern (Edited)
I hadn’t realised Peter had passed away
Remember him
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https://news.sky.com/story/the-wanteds-tom-parker-dies-after-brain-tumour-diagnosis-12578353
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What do members think of this collaboration
I enjoyed seeing Salt n Peppa and liked the song more once I had seen the video
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You may have heard Sam is our Eurovision entry this year but not with this wonderful song Tiny Riot
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I've just noticed two passings:
1. Sandy Nelson (Drummer) 83 February 14, 2022 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S Complications from stroke - I remember buying Let there be drums in 1961
2. Gary Brooker (Lead singer of Procol Harum) 76 February 19, 2022 Cancer Remember him at the organ with Chinese hat on singing Whiter shade of pale -
Welcome to our new Member (Edited)
Welcome Mary to the music group, please share your musical interests or favourites with us if you wish
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He mentioned this duo singing together on YouTube
Sit back , close your eyes, relax and listen to Paul Weller and Boy George
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I have only just found these gentlemen. I
am impressed
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Anybody see the recent BBC prog The girl before? The perp - actor Ben Hardy - constantly reminded me of Billy Fury. Anyone agree?
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Just found this on YouTube and wondered whether anyone else has an old favourite that makes them smile
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Ed Sheeran and Elton John join Lad baby
Like or loathe them the sausage roll couple have yet again produced their Christmas charity single
This year with the help of Ed and Elton who gave them their own song and join them in their video
https://youtu.be/GsRJ-iRZasQ
