“A BLOODY CRACKER” – by Des Kelly Now, I’ve seen them all, but Ladies, Gentlemen, & Kids, (get your eyes off your “smart-gadgets”), and watch this bloody cracker of a post. I promise, you will not be disappointed. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
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“FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS” – by Des Kelly Cannot say that I have had the privilege of knowing Richard Rodrigo personally, but possibly realizing that our friend Keith Bennett was feeling a bit hungry around lunch time, he “posted” in this biography on a fish that I had never heard of (not being much of a fish-eater), called the Monkfish. I found this story to be most interesting and feel sure that our esteemed e’Lanka readers will agree with me, so thank you Keith and Richard for sending this in. I really don’t think that either of the gentlemen are “fishing for compliments”, but THESE are the kind of “posts” most avid readers would prefer to read, hungry or not. ...
Jun 15, 2022
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Kelly Klassics – “Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius I’m Leaving it Up To You – by Des Kelly Two great Country Singers of yesteryear combine for the last time to sing a love song for you on “KELLY KLASSICS”.Please enjoy. ...
“A CHAPTER ON COMEDY” – by Des Kelly It had to come from Charles Schokman of course, and e’Lanka says “thank you” to both “Charlies” involved. The Chaplain that Schokman is referring to, in this most interesting story, is of course The former Knight of the British Empire, Sir Charles Chaplain, mostly famous as a comical British Actor, who brought smiles and laughter to millions of folk around the Globe, who watched Charlie’s antics on Cinema Screens everywhere. Unlike many English Comedians of his era, Charlie Chaplain was not large at all in stature, but, made up for this amply, in the roles he played, with a natural comedic abandon, most brilliantly. However, in addition to his acting, Sir C.C. was also a Musician of note, whose most famous song Composition was naturally titled “Smile”, a most beautiful piece of music with lyrics to match. ...
Jun 13, 2022
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A Kelly Klassic – I wonder if God likes Country Music ? – by Des Kelly Yet another “Kelly-Klassic” of a song written by Bill Anderson, also known as (whispering Bill) because of his naturally whispering voice, and Roy Acuff (a leading Country Songrwiter of his era) telling the story of an old man who, during the last hours of his life, picked up Bill’s guitar and sang his final song, before he left, leaving John Conlee to finish the song for him. I wonder if God likes Country Music is a typical example of beautiful Country Songs that tell the Stories of life, like no other. For all of you who wish to see this amazing rendition by Whispering Bill and John Conlee, please turn onto You-Tube, to watch something that you will not forget in a hurry, another Kelly Klassic (with more to come, for the Members ...
MY PRIDE & JOY – by Des Kelly Is this cute little baby boy. His name is Lenny, such fun to be with, a proud combination of Kelly & Smith. Never did think that I’d get this far, but, to all you good folk, well, there you are !!. So far, he is the one, & only one, I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF MY ……………………. GREAT-GRANDSON !! ………………………. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
Jun 7, 2022
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A KELLY-KLASSIC – I’ll break out again, tonight – by Des Kelly My “Cover” of a song about a prisoner who feels that he should be home again, tonight, written by Whitey Shafer and A.L. (Doodle) Owens, The late, great, Merle Haggard turned it into a hit, & hopefully, our e’Lanka members will enjoy my version, together with self-backing on my Technics keyboard. Its a great song, well suited to “the Hag”, who, in real life, actually broke out of various prisons about 17 times, before he recorded the song. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
“A Kelly-Klassic” – by Des Kelly Featuring Ricky Scaggs a Country Star that grew up, living & loving the “Old-Opry” & everyone who performed on that most famous Stage. A talented Singer, Songwriter, who was also quite a superb guitarist and mandolin picker, he sings “You may see me walking” a song I had never heard before, but after viewing it, I decided that here again was proof of what R good music & song is all about. Sit back, listen, & enjoy Ricky Scaggs, ladies & gentlemen. ...
“A PAPAL VISIT” – by Des Kelly Although he is not expected to visit us in person, Pope Francis has “reflected” on what life is like, on Earth, from time to time, and being the forthright type of person, His Holiness is, he has decided to divulge his reflections to us via the Internet. Ex Royal Ceylon Naval Man Chris Lawton, O.A.M. sent me this article which will definitely be of interest to e’Lanka readers. Without further ado, here it is. Reading his reflections certainly gives us sonething to think about. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. POPE FRANCIS IS ALWAYS SURPRISING US WITH HIS REFLECTIONS: “Hospital walls have heard more honest prayers than churches … They’ve seen far more sincere kisses than kisses at airports … It is at the hospital that you see a homophobic being saved by a gay doctor. The “patricinha” doctor saving the life of a beggar ...
“WILD-CATS” by Des Kelly Very strange indeed, how these subjects suddenly pop up, out of nowhere, it seems, because this writer began following an Aussie-rules Football team from the town of Geelong, Melbourne, Australia, named “CATS”. Why did I begin to follow this team ?, simply because Geelong rhymed with Ceylon, the Country I loved, but had to leave reluctantly, like so many thousands of “Burgher Buggers”, when the “Sinhala-only” policy was introduced by a latter-day P.M., with the initials S.W.R.D. For him, KARMA followed. F.Y.I. Karma is a word originating from, believe it, or not, a Sinhala/Sanscrit word “KARUME’ , (pronounced Karumay). That said, your’s truly then recorded anither song in Australia called The Rise And Fall Of Flingle Bunt, (don’t know who HE was, but BUNT is another strange name), and guess what ??, I recorded this Instrumental with a group named “The Wildcats”. NOW, PLEASE WATCH THIS ...
May 30, 2022
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