“MR MUSIC’S” GLITTERING ACHIEVEMENT- By Joe Van Langenberg Desmond “Des” Kelly has covered himself in glory. His dream has finally been realised. Des has reached numerous milestones in his long career as a multi-faceted musician; having a plethora of chart-topping original hits to his credit, in addition to accomplishing himself as a versatile instrumentalist in his own right. “Dreamworld” which was composed for his childhood sweetheart Maureen “Neliya” Hingert, has however been the icing on the cake for Des, not to mention the fact, that it has amazingly over the decades, maintained its popularity and magic, despite music’s rapidly evolving trends. And that in itself, has been a significant plus. But now, the song has been given a vital shot in the arm and the recognition it rightly deserves. “Dreamworld” which has warmed the cockles of many a heart, has been according to reliable sources, been unanimously nominated a “PERENNIAL ...
Blog Archives
Home ⁄ Tag Archives: Mr Music
“IN DEDICATION” – By Des Kelly “This is a very special dedication to my dad, Carlo Kelly, who left Ceylon like so many others to come to Australia to battle on, despite the fact that he was 52 and found it very difficult to find what was then termed a “blue-collar” or office job, even though he had been a bank-clerk at the Mercantile Bank in Colombo for many years, expert in banking services with ‘writing’ straight out of a text-book. He still continued to work in Melbourne & took on any laborious task offered, because, like me, later on, he hated the word ‘dole’. Also, like me, my dad, who sadly passed away at 79, loved Country Music & Don Williams was one of his favourites. I would have loved it if he could have watched this with me, but I feel certain that he knows that I have ...
Nov 15, 2022
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, DESMOND KELLY
Tagged Carlo Kelly, Country Music, Desmond Kelly, Don Williams, Mercantile Bank, Mr Music
A “KELLY KLASSIC” OF E’LANKA MAGIC, PLEASE ENJOY “Del Reeves – Belles Of The Southern Bell 1965” – by Des Kelly FYI :- A wide variety pf MUSIC picked especially for e’Lanka Members and Readers around the World. “MUSIC makes the World go round”, and only the very BEST versions of what I would term “MUSIC-MAGIC” will appear regularly on e’Lanka. Any special requests will also be favourably considered, and again, I will pick only the Best Versions of each song. All I would need would be the correct titles of each song and I will take it from there. I envisage one request per month, from each Member, so here’s hoping that a very special few minutes of top Music will be another added attraction to what is now, already a “Household-Word” to each and every Sri Lankan Patriot around the Globe, Courtesy of “Mr Music” of Melbourne, Vic., Australia. There ...
“Kelly Klassics & Singalongs” Ravishing Ruby – “Mr Music” Des Kelly with Tom T Hall ...
Jul 24, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, English Videos, Everlasting songs
Tagged Des Kelly, Mr Music, Ravishing Ruby, Tom.T.Hall
“Kelly Klassics & Singalongs” Oakie from Muskogee– “Mr Music” Des Kelly with Merle Haggard ...
Jul 24, 2021
Posted by eLanka admin In
Articles, English Videos, Everlasting songs
Tagged Des Kelly, Kelly Klassics, Merle Haggard, Mr Music
