‘WALKING IN THE SUNSHINE’ – by Des Kelly Still another very interesting post from Charles Schokman. This is some very good advice for all elderly folk, including your Editor, and I thank him for it. They say, we live and learn.  Hopefully, we do not need to go all the way to Cambodia for a bodily panel-beating,  but who knows ??,  Please enjoy the song, too. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

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A Kelly Klassic – Bill Anderson – “Suppertime” – by Des Kelly   “Whispering Bill” Anderson, yet another famous Country Song-writer/Singer tells us about Suppertime, which happens to every one of us. A beautiful Country Gospel song written by American Ira Stanphill. If any song tells the story of life and the final suppertime that we must all go through, this one certainly does, and so it becomes another Kelly-Classic, presented especially for you. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

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A KELLY KLASSIC – “THANK YOU” – by Des Kelly He doesn’t have much of a singing voice, but would certainly be one of the TOP Songwriters in the business. Destined to be a Rhodes Scholar, he grew up in a family that was determined to see their son do well financially and not have to put up with the struggles other young guys were going through, in that era. He was brainy enough to merit being an Officer in any branch of the Military Forces he chose, but Kris Kristofferson gave this all up to be on-stage with people like his idol, Johnny Cash, write songs for himself AND so many others. This song is an example of his brilliant method of saying “Thank you” to the Almighty for his gift. Please listen, learn & enjoy. Desmond Kelly (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

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A Kelly Klassic  – Johnny O’Keefe – “She Wears My Ring ” – by Des Kelly A Kelly Klassic. J.O.K. was the top Aussie rock’n roller of days gone by. I remember meeting him at a television studio in Melbourne, shortly before his tragic end. He did not pretend to be the “wild one”, he was, and I admired the rebel in him. Reminded me of my younger days. Please watch and enjoy the late, great Johnny O Keefe. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka.   ...

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 “Serious Suicides” I really cannot understand suicide for a start. To take one’s own life, no matter what the circumstances are, is SO useless. The really sad part of the situation lies with the relatives and loved ones of the unfortunate one, who has preferred to ‘end-it’, by using a cowardly road out.  Then, I remember, as a child, reading about many Japanese fighter pilots, having been told that they MUST commit ‘Hari-Kari’, in order to win World war 2. These young guys gladly gave their own lives,  diving headfirst into Ships & buildings, but I dread to think about how each one of them really felt, taking that last dive. Never, ever to go home again ?. More serious  suicides occur then,  AFTER too many military people RETURN home, the reason being that, having volunteered to go out in a bid to save their Country, they are not adequately ...

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“THE SEAL OF AP0ROVAL” – by Des Kelly Sent into e’Lanka by Chris. Lawton, an ex-Royal Ceylon Naval mate, who should know about these things, this fascinating story comes video does get my full seal of approval for good entertainment provided for many thousands of e’Lanka Members all around the World. Thank you Chris. These types of stories are always welcomed @ e’Lanka. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...

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“A tribute in poetry” – by Des Kelly Much has been said/written recently, regards the passing of our longest reigning Monarch of all time, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and, in passing, I noticed this sad, but relevant tribute to her. However, this beautiful ‘piece’ was sent to me by our good friend Charles Schokman, and I think it should be published in it’s entirety for e’Lanka. Please read it folks, it’s a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.  May she now rest in peace. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka.  Vale—Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth11 on 8.9.2022 Phillip came to me today,  and said it was time to go.  I looked at him and smiled, as I whispered that “I know”   I then turned and looked behind me,  and saw I was asleep.  All my Family were around me,  and I could hear them weep.    I gently touched each shoulder,  with ...

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“Bolanda Katha Kiyala – Keerthi Pasquel – by Des Kelly   The guy singing the song, which was composed by a singing group named the Los Flamencos, before they added the adjective ‘Super’ to their name (please someone, correct me, if I am wrong), is, like ‘Dilhani’, written by the late, great, Clarence Wijewardena, another beautiful Sinhala Song, “covered” equally well, by Keerthi Pasquel, whom I did meet many years ago,when he was doing a concert in Melbourne.  A nicer, more humble bloke, would be impossible to find. He was also an experienced bass-guitarist, who went on to teach the youngsters in Sri Lanka later on, to play  both bass and rhythm/lead guitars, to the best of his ability. I have not had the privilege of meeting many of their famous Entertainers, but was lucky to meet just a few, and Keerthi certainly was one of them. ...

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