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The Jetliners Ada Api Inney අඹ ගහ යට Underneath the Mango Tree – by Patrick Ranasinghe The Jetliners This is the Sinhala version of “Underneath the mango tree” from the first James Bond movie “Dr. No”. , sung by Mignonne Fernando with the backing of the original Jetliners (featuring original lead guitarist, Lucien Perera).This song was from the Sinhala movie සතා පනහ “Satha Panaha” starring Gamini Fonseka and Sandya Kumari. The song was mimed by Sandya Kumari in the movie. The Original Jetliners were the first western group to be featured in a cameo role in this film, playing the James Bond theme. Enjoy it. Patrick Ranasinghe ...

Mar 15, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Dr. No, Gamini Fonseka, James Bond movie, Sandya Kumari, Satha Panaha, Underneath the mango tree

Helmut Lotti The Crooners – by Patrick Ranasinghe Helmut Lotti The Crooners Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers; 22 October 1969), is a Belgian tenor and singer-songwriter. Lotti performs in several styles and languages. Once an Elvis impersonator, he has sung African and Latino and Jewish music hit records, and he crossed over into classical music in the 1990s. The son of Luc and Rita (née Lagrou), Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers was born in Ghent, Belgium, and began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley, and was described as “De Nieuwe Elvis” (in Dutch) or “The New Elvis”. His first two albums were Vlaamse Nachten (“Flemish Nights”, 1990) and Alles Wat Ik Voel (“All That I Feel”, 1992). After a few more albums, he changed direction in 1995 with the first of what became a long series of ...

Mar 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Helmut Lotti, Jewish music, Vlaamse Nachten

Helmut Lotti My Tribute To The King Live Concert – by Patrick Ranasinghe Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers; 22 October 1969), is a Belgian tenor and singer-songwriter. Lotti performs in several styles and languages. Once an Elvis impersonator, he has sung African and Latino and Jewish music hit records, and he crossed over into classical music in the 1990s. The son of Luc and Rita (née Lagrou), Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers was born in Ghent, Belgium, and began his singing career with a visual and singing style in an obvious imitation of Elvis Presley, and was described as “De Nieuwe Elvis” (in Dutch) or “The New Elvis”. His first two albums were Vlaamse Nachten (“Flemish Nights”, 1990) and Alles Wat Ik Voel (“All That I Feel”, 1992). After a few more albums, he changed direction in 1995 with the first of what became a long ...

Feb 15, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Bobby Solo, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Helmut Lotti, Patrick Ranasinghe, The New Elvis, Walter De Loose

Shelton (Shelly) Gunawardena Engineer – Pioneer—Inventor -by Patrick Ranasinghe Shelton (Shelly) Gunewardena, was born in Colombo. He was the third son of postmaster and telecommunications engineer M.M.P Gunewardena and Josephine. He qualified through City and Guilds of London Institute, Radio Technology accreditation levels I through V, a pioneer in electronics engineering and an inventor, Shelly began his career as a radio technician. He designed and built the Voice of America Radio Station in Ekala, and subsequently joined CISIR (Ceylon Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research). He worked on numerous research and development projects at CISIR before emigrating to the United States in 1967. In 1977 he developed and patented the Miniature Chip Inductor which was a ground-breaking technology that paved the way to modern day cell phones. In 1990, he and his son Rohan, founded Mil-Spec Magnetics, Inc. in Pomona, Ca., a Military Aerospace Magnetics company designing and ...

Feb 13, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged America Radio Station, Radio Technology City and Guilds of London Institute, Shelton (Shelly) Gunewardena

VALE’ BILL FORBES – by Des Kelly … ….. ….. Just received the sad news of the passing of yet another Sri Lankan Entertainment Legend, my friend Bill Forbes in England. Like so many others in the “Showbiz” fraternity in Ceylon of our era, Bill also started working part-time for Donavan Andree, the greatest “Showman” that our Lovely Island Home ever produced. Donavan wasted no time after hearing the magnificent vocal talents of Bill, and started to book him into shows where packed audiences soon came to love the “Forbes- magic”, and then began to organize the massive Bill Forbes Fan Club. Also, like a few others, who worked for him, Donavan had Bill perform a special song for him, whenever & wherever he appeared to hear his favourites sing. Unfortunately, I cannot remember the titles of all Donavan’s preferred songs, but I do remember attending some of Bill’s shows, ...

Feb 8, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, DESMOND KELLY, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Bill Forbes, Dena Forbes, Peto Forbes, Tracy Forbes, VALE' BILL FORBES

In Loving memory of Colvin Merle Lucien Perera 1944 – 2021 – by Patrick Ranasinghe The Jetliners Quarter Master Store Quarter Master Store with Lucien Last live appearance The Jetliners At The Coconut Grove With Mignonne & Ishan Full Green Album In Loving memory of Colvin Merle Lucien Perera 1944 – 2021 who I recall was a student at St. Peters College, Bambalapitiya in 1958. He was better known as Merle. He would take part in College concerts. He completed his higher studies at St Benedict’s College, Kotahena. I next saw him perform on stage at St. Peters College, with his group “The Jetliners”. A popular sound-man named Tony Fernando, who was, on that day, experimenting on various sound effects, offered the group a recording session at his Lewis Brown studio. It was a memorable night for me watching this group perform hits such “Apache” and “Quarter Masters Store”, songs ...

Jan 18, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Colvin Merle Lucien Perera, LUCIEN PERERA

Wishing you all a Happy & Safe New Year 2022 Take Care – by Patrick Ranasinghe Born 8 May 1940, Died 31 December 1985 Remembering Ricky Nelson This concerts in loving memory to 1940 – 1985 Ricky Nelson and his band members On December 26, 1985, Nelson and the band left for a three-stop tour of the southern United States. Following shows in Orlando, Florida, and Guntersville, Alabama, Nelson and band members took off from Guntersville for a New Year’s Eve extravaganza in Dallas, Texas.[3] The plane crash-landed outside of De Kalb, Texas, northeast of Dallas, in a cow pasture less than two miles from a landing strip at approximately 5:14 p.m. CST on December 31, 1985, hitting trees on its way down. Seven of the nine occupants were killed: Nelson and his companion, Helen Blair, 27; bass guitarist Patrick Woodward, 35; drummer Rick Intveld, 22; keyboardist Andy Chapin, 34; ...

Dec 31, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Andy Chapin, Bobby Neal, Donald Clark Russell, Patrick Woodward, Rick Intveld, Ricky Nelson.Ricky Nelson

JETLINERS Bass guitarist Felix Fernando – by Patrick Ranasinghe During the COVID-19 lockdown, JETLINERS Bass guitarist Felix Fernando, spent most of his time doing what best he like, playing his guitar. Sit back and enjoy him performing a few songs, he personally recorded in his music room Felix Fernando Ten Guitars Felix Fernando Maa Bala kaaley මා බාලේ කාලෙයි Felix Fernando 18 Yellow Roses Felix Fernando A White Sport Coat And a Pink Carnation ...

Sep 16, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged FELIX FERNANDO, Yellow Roses, මා බාලේ කාලෙයි

Hotel California The Eagles Experience – by Patrick Ranasinghe It’s time to check-in to Hotel California The Eagles Experience – the captivating live concert and stage show saluting the extraordinary talent and timeless catalogue of The Eagles. With a stage full of show-stopping voices and musicians, relive the beautiful country harmonies, the rockin’ guitar solos and the masterful song writing in all its glory, performed live on stage. Hotel California The Eagles Experience at Cairns Performing Arts Centre. 7 09 2021 Patrick Ranasinghe ...

Sep 11, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Hotel California, Patrick Ranasinghe

Live From Emmet’s Place Vol. 67 – Samara Joy – by Patrick Ranasinghe An up and coming young jazz singer Samara Joy will be among the jazz in the future likes the greats Ella Fitzgerald & Sarah Vaughan Samara sounded great she’s clearly more relaxed and it really comes out in some very smooth, rich and controlled vocals. Samara Joy is an American singer. Joy won the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2019, and, aged just 21, she is already a fixture of New York’s jazz clubs. Please enjoy The Cool Jazz Sessions Emmet Cohen – Piano Samara Joy – Vocals Russell Hall – Bass Kyle Poole – Drums Samara Joy, featuring the Pasquale Grasso Trio, Recorded July 25, 2021 Live From Emmet’s Place Vol. 46 – Samara Joy by Patrick Ranasinghe ...

Sep 4, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Emmet Cohen, Kyle Poole, Patrick Ranasinghe, Russell Hall, Samara Joy