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I was having a browse around on You Tube and came across one of my favourite singers from the 70s & 80s the very lovely Barbara Dickson who always reminds me of Bonnie Tyler (or the other way around) I love the way she forms her words when she sings, a lot different to some of today’s mumbling, so speakers on and enjoy.

One of my favourites is ‘Caravans’


Here is an early one of her singing ‘Answer Me’ not a particular favourite, but it took me back to my childhood when my father who had a good voice could be heard singing this around the house. He would sing the original version by Frankie Laine which was a lot better by the way, although what intrigued me was the change in the words which in the original version was “Answer me Lord above, just what sin have I been guilty of” which was changed in all the later versions by various artists (including Frankie Laine) to be “Answer me oh my love, tell me just what I’ve been guilty of”


And who can forget this great duet with Elaine Paige from the musical ‘Chess’

Fab ! Haven't heard these in such a long time .

I do agree with you on the middle one, much better with Frankie Laine even though he changed some words

Talking of Frankie Laine he was of Italian extraction and for those who’s memories go that far back he was the singer of the opening song in the TV show ‘Rawhide’ a great cowboy series that introduced us to Clint Eastwood who played one of the lead characters Rowdy Yates although Eric Fleming as the trail boss Gill Favour had a higher billing. Mrs H always used to say “ Ooh I could wash his little cotton socks” which I took to mean that she fancied him.

Rawhide


As a young cowboy I often galloped around on my broom handle slapping my thighs to this song
Ghost Riders in the sky


“They call the wind Maria” was another of his records and making the link again to Clint Eastwood it was sung by Eastwood in the film Paint Your Wagon


Cool Water, another one that conjures up the cowboy theme


Moonlight Gambler was a bit different but still had a cowboy theme.


And another much covered song of his, Jezebel

OMG! H they take me back, and what amazes me about all those old songs, we can still remember most of the words

That's what amazes me Grandad, I often forget what I had for breakfast but can always remember most if not all of the lyrics to a song. I have always loved most music and you can bet that after browsing around You tube for less than 10 minutes I could assemble another list of my favourites once I get my memory jogged for me.

'Unforgettable' by Nat King Cole, one of my all time favourites.....but that's the romantic in me showing through

Like you H, I appreciate most music but have always enjoyed jazz and quite a lot of soul too.

They don't make 'em like the old ones

I like Ghost Riders in the Sky but have to admit I like Johnny Cash singing it better than Frankie Laine. I think I'm much more attracted to the timbre of Johnny's voice.



AND when I hear Ghost Riders I always then think of this song which is one of my favourites - The Highway Man



I'm the same with lyrics. For the life of me I couldn't sit down and write down the lyrics of any song BUT play it and I can sing along and I really do KNOW lyrics. They're there in the old brain. I think it has something to do with hearing REAL WORDS that actually tell a story or tell something unlike lots of the music nowadays that is screaming profanity.

(***As an aside - when I cut and paste a URL is there anyway to get rid of the advertising?)

As an aside - when I cut and paste a URL is there anyway to get rid of the advertising?

Not really, but quite often what is seen by the other viewer's of the embedded video does not have the advertising showing in the same way as you see on your own PC when you view it.

Like your choices especially including another favourite of mine Willie Nelson

Grandad, never been a Jazz fan myself unless you count the Andrews Sisters, probably an era thing. I am particularly fond of Ballad type songs especially Country & Western

Here’s some more Willie for you LLL (perhaps I should rephrase that )

Always on my mind


Another great version from Willie & Julio Iglesias ‘Spanish Eyes’


And probably my favourite another duet with Julio ‘To all the girls I’ve loved before’


And one for Grandad

It's great to hear all these old records again.

I'm sure I have old LP's of all of them up the loft somewhere.

Can't say I know the Andrew Sister's .

Save those old records Kiya, some day they may be worth a few bob
The Andrews Sisters were a very popular American trio during the war years, not that I remember them, but I do know a lot of their songs.

I liked Willie and Julio.

On another note - do you really think that old vinyl LPs will be worth something? I deep six'd all my vinyl years ago. I'd think only collectors would still have record players. Not sure where you'd even find needles anymore.

Like anything LLL there will always be collectors and record fairs are still popular with some folks.

I have records and a player, stored under the bed, have no space at all now as the comp and monitor occupy their place - - - so have my youtube channel

Yes I agree with you Jay, You Tube is a wonderful thing especialy for finding that old favourite that you had forgoten all about.

My problem is I can't remember what I forget!! Been many songs I've loved and now can't remember their names or the artists who performed them but it'll all come rushing back soon as I hear them when they play old goldies on the radio.