DESMOND KELLY

eLanka Shop superposes 120 grocery packs distributed to families and loved ones in Sri lanka within a few weeks – by Des Kelly Dear Fellow Sri Lankan – in Australia (and globally)….. I am proud to say that within a very few weeks eLanka Shop has distributed over 120 grocery packs in Sri Lanka, to the families and loved ones of our eLanka members. A brilliant initiative by the eLanka IT team in Sri Lanka who manage both eLanka and eLanka Shop operations. As you may know, eLanka shop is Australia’s first and leading online shop. Sri Lankans in Australia and Globally have been purchasing the special grocery packs online and eLanka team have been delivering these packs within 24 – 48 hrs all over Sri Lanka. Delivery is Free! Once the order is made online, the eLanka team sources the products, packs in a special eLanka box and deliver ...

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           “Orators Extraordinaire” – by Des Kelly It is certainly not because I happen to be a direct descendent of a Paternal Grandfather who was born in Dublin, Ireland, that I decided to review this amazing hour plus of extraordinary oratory-finesse from Mary-Lou-McDonald this afternoon. I have always admired people, especially Politicians, who should be able to, but generally do not speak, without several “ums & ahs” creeping into their conversations. Although he spoke rather slowly, the late, great, Robert Menzies, Prime Minister, at the time of our arrival in Australia was one of them, and like or dislike him, as you may, Peter Dutton, our present leader of the opposition Is another, who can speak and answer questions put to him, without repeating himself or faltering, in any shape or form. There are no  ...

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Flashback: Merle Haggard Sings an Emotional ‘If I Could Only Fly’ – by Des Kelly In my book, “The Hag” was quite definitely “The Best” Country Icon. Where there were plenty of these fantastic Icons of Country Music, Merle Haggard stood out, in that he wasn’t just a Vocalist, but also a fine Fiddle-player, a great guitarist, a competent Composer of Country songs, respected band leader, who could sing both happy and sad songs with equal ease, making lovers of good music want to listen to them over and over again. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Flashback: Merle Haggard Sings an Emotional ‘If I Could Only Fly’-by Stephen L. Betts Source:Merle Haggard On April 6th, 2016, his 79th birthday, country music icon Merle Haggard died at his home in California’s San Joaquin Valley after a battle with pneumonia. In the three years since his passing, Haggard’s already sizeable legacy continues to inspire country ...

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Another Kelly Klassic  – “Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius – Lying in love with you” – by Des Kelly   Another Kelly Klassic. Country duo Helen Cornelius & the late, great, Jim Ed. Brown sing a duet, exactly as it should be done. SUPERBLY. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

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A Kelly Klassic – “Ronnie Dunn – The Cowboy Rides Away (2019)” – by Des Kelly Ronnie Dunn – The Cowboy Rides Away (2019) From the album, Re-Dunn The album will be released on January 10, 2020 and feature two songs — a country and rock one — released digitally each month until the release date. The Cowboy Rides Away” is a song written by Sonny Throckmorton and Casey Kelly, and was first recorded by George Strait in 1985 ...

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A “KELLY-KLASSIC  – “Mo Pitney – Don’t You Ever Get Tired Of Hurting Me” – by Des Kelly   A “KELLY-KLASSIC” Featuring a younger Star to be, Mo Pitney, singing a Song already made famous by another Star that has passed us by, Ray Price. What price, Country Music ??, PRICELESS, I’d say, if I had my way. ...

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