“KELLY KLASSIC” – Heidi Hauge, Scandinavian Country – by Des Kelly   Queen sings for you. This used to be a Tanya Tucker favourite of mine until I heard Heidi’s version. Now I am certain that any Cowboy would be more than thrilled to hear Heidi sing  “It’s a Cowboy-lovin night”. Over to you, Heidi Hauge. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 20th July 2022 – 6th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Flashback: Merle Haggard Sings an Emotional ‘If I Could Only Fly’ – by Des Kelly Trinity College Kandy – The “Dance of the Lions” annual dinner at the Grand on Cathies Lane in Melbourne – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Tribute to Felicia Goonetilleke – By Clifford and Delande Lazarus How I made good in Australia, some reminiscences – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Council stands with Sri Lanka – By Jonty Ralphsmith and Cam Lucadou-Wells THE IMF DOCTOR – by Ernest Macintyre “THE BAILA-BEAT” -by Des Kelly Aussies love Sri Lanka – Good on you Warner Watch Cricket Highlights of 1st Test, SriLanka vs Pakistan at Galle, July 16 – 20, 2022 Sri Lanka’s Future – By Dr Harold Gunatillake CHATHU RAJAPAKSA PHENOMINAL ACTRESS, ...

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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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