'That is no country for old men....Caught in that sensual music all neglect Monuments of unageing intellect.' W.B.Yeats 'Sailing To Byzantium.' 1926
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
Britain is a country which says " Happy Birthday" to music makers John Barry, Bert Jansch and Lulu
John Barry, composer and conductor is 77 today, Bert Jansch, folk musician is 67 and 'Lulu' who is 62.
John :
* born John Barry Prendergast in York, is the film score composer.
* best known for composing 11 James Bond soundtracks and being influential on the 007 series' distinctive style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYQ7dxwRkUM
My favourites :
Goldfinger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MagCoUYvIXE
Dances with Wolves :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJW7WPhKPsg
Bert :
* born Herbert Jansch in Glasgow.
* recorded 25 albums and has influenced Paul Simon, Jimmy Page, and Neil Young.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkX7Q2J7k48
Lulu :
* born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie in Glasgow.
* singer-songwriter, actress, and tv personality, famous in the USA for the film and theme "To Sir, with Love".
'Shout' in 1965 :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAbbXbZKph0
To Sir With Love :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukONzCkxLkk
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