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“THE STORY OF THE SONG” – by Des Kelly This is how it should be. As I have always said, an Author will exhibit his/her talents in books, lengthy or short (paragraphs containing thousands of words), whereas a songwriter uses just a few verses and a chorus or two in which to portray a “story”. Here, then, is the story behind an extremely popular Country song that came into fruition quite recently, and was recorded by various Artistes. Please enjoy the story of the song. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

Apr 1, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , ,
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“STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS” – by Des Kelly   There are many such stories, but at least this is a “happy one”. Once again, e’Lanka thanks Keith Bennett for sending in this great song/story combined. She needs no introduction whatsoever, but Anne Murray, one of my favourite female Country Singers does a magnificent job of singing the song (behind the true story), but please don’t forget the crippled guy who also does his version, right after the last dance is over, and to make a long story short,  following the lady, cos “ladies come first, even to the gallows”, as the famous  saying goes, & his introduction. ??   Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka.   The Drifters made it a hit in the 60s. Canadian Anne Murray sings it beautifully on stage…”Save the Last Dance”. The songwriter, Doc Pomus, was crippled, but his wife or girlfriend loved to go out and ...

Jan 23, 2022 Posted by In Articles, DESMOND KELLY Tagged ,
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