Des Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka

A Kelly Klassic - "Pussycat - Mississippi 1975 / 1991 / 2013" -  By Des Kelly Not because I barrack...

A KELLY -KLASSIC - "Aishling Rafferty - Darling, Say You'll Love Me When I'm Old" – by Des Kelly  ...

A Kelly Klassic - Johann Strauss II - An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314 By Leonard Bernstein – by...

Another "Kelly-Klassic" - "Anita You're Dreaming “ – by Des Kelly   Another "Kelly-Klassic" featuring a younger Waylon Jennings dedicating this...

ON MY MIND – by Des Kelly   "What's up for us folk, in 2023, Nobody knows, as we all...

Another Kelly Klassic - Noel Haggard - One Life Time - by Des Kelly   Noel Haggard, 2nd Son of Merle,...

Another Kelly Klassic - Waltz Across Texas - Willie Nelson- By Des Kelly

"THE KIRK OF DICKOYA"- by Des Kelly There are many stories that are published about Cathedrals and other famous places...

"BURGHER BUGGER-BAILA" – by Des Kelly A great 'Baila-Story' that does bring back some precious memories to this writer, who...

"KELLY-KLASSIC" - "I Can Get Off On You - Live" – Waylon Jennings in Concert - by Des Kelly  ...

MERRY CHRISTMAS – By Des Kelly My grateful thanks to Chris Lawton, on behalf of e'Lanka, for the story behind...

Another Kelly Klassic - "Country Medley (Live)" – by Des Kelly A couple of South Africans feature on this Kelly-Klassic....

Another Kelly Klassic - "Beautifully done" – By Des Kelly By a duo named Brooks & Dunn Performing a "cover"...

Kelly Klassic -"AGREE TO DISAGREE" -   By Des Kelly With the coming of Christmas 2022 my "Kelly-Klassic" is something very...

VALE', CLIVE INMAN – By Des Kelly VALE', CLIVE INMAN, yet another 'Legend' from  Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and someone...

"Indrani Perera, Medley by: Shanika Arsecularathne" - By Des Kelly She did come to Melbourne for some performances, many years...

Another Kelly-Klassic  - "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You" – by Des Kelly Another Kelly-Klassic. I first heard it in...

"A DIRE WARNING" – by Des Kelly Comes in with authoritative effect from Christopher Lawton, (OAM) telling us exactly what...

"MEMORIES" – By Des Kelly "Yes, I do still remember this 'Green' when it was totally of that beautiful shade....

"LOVE SONG OF THE WATERFALLS" – By Des Kelly Thanks to Charmaine G. & Keith B., a most beautiful example...

"HELLO" – By Des Kelly This rather interesting story has just appeared on FB, concerning a girl named Margaret Hello,...

"BORN TO BE BLUE" – By Des Kelly I first heard of them after coming to Australia, to become a...

"SCENIC SPLENDOUR" – by Des Kelly Set to music. My Dreamworld, now affordable for me to see, yet still impossible,...

First Christmas tree – by Des Kelly Something entirely different for our many thousands of avid readers. A good Christmas...

NAUSEOUS ? – by Des Kelly With all the political "stuff" around, at the moment, are you feeling a little...

THE GOVERNOR'S LOVER – by Des Kelly Image Source : scontent She was indeed the Governor's lover, and here is the...

"Greatest Test-Batsmen of all time" – by Des Kelly So Cricket is on the boards again. Australia is the greatest...

"Spanish Medley | කපිරිඤ්ඤා ගීත (Live) - Keerthi Pasquel" – by Des Kelly "QUITE DEFINITELY, One of the most talented...

Down Memory Lane – by Des Kelly Fascinating memories, they are & fascinating memories, they will be Once again, coming...

"SAVIOUR OF CEYLON" – by Des Kelly Superb true story sent to us via Victor Melder and Keith Bennett. Remembrance...

Vale' Cheryl All of us, at e'Lanka, sadly bid farewell to Cheryl Menezies, beloved  wife of Roger, who has passed away...

"IN DEDICATION" – By Des Kelly "This is a very special dedication to my dad, Carlo Kelly, who left Ceylon...

"THE COLLEGE HALL" – by Des Kelly   Once again, brings back many precious memories of my Alma Mater, even...

"A LEGEND IN HIS LIFETIME" – by Des Kelly   I remember Lyle so well. He was indeed a superb...

"LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT" – by Des Kelly   Certainly worth a repeat, especially for those who have...

"A NEW AIRLINE FOR SRI LANKA" – by Des Kelly Peter Hill, Vice President of the Airline "FitsAir" is instrumental...

SRI LANKAN/AUSSIE CHAMPION - by Des Kelly Our congratulations go out to this lass, born a Sri Lankan, now destined...

"SOMETHING SPECIAL" – by Des Kelly It has not been too long since he left us, but here was another...

“A SQUIRREL'S TALE" – by Des Kelly Brought back precious memories of a little baby squirrel I picked up, from...

"JUST SAYING" – by Des Kelly Once again, many 'sayings' in English today, are just spoken, without any inkling about...