harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684 Posted January 20 Ronnie and Mary gone, two iconic voices and birds of a feather. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted January 20 3 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Yes, she is. And she's "only" turning 78 this year. Is that 78 RPM? Oh no, oh no, oh nonononono.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 1,024 Posted January 21 Samantha Fox taken off a flight and detained overnight for being drunk and disorderly before it even took off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,377 Posted January 21 Mentioned previously in this thread - Laurie Johnson reportedly dead aged 96. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted January 21 Died on the same day as Mary Eiss, soul singer Marlene Shaw. Her song California Soul is frequently used in commercials and movies. Fantastic song. This is a Diplo remix with the proper visuals. She's also famous for some samples lifted from her song Woman of the ghetto for the track Remember me by Blue boy. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,581 Posted January 22 13 hours ago, Thatcher said: Mentioned previously in this thread - Laurie Johnson reportedly dead aged 96. Laurie Johnson for the List of the Missed. Last picked 2017. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,684 Posted January 22 15 hours ago, Thatcher said: Mentioned previously in this thread - Laurie Johnson reportedly dead aged 96. I don’t know why, but his name wasn’t in my consciousness. But his theme tunes definitely are: I love his channelling of Shaft for The Professionals, and Animal Magic is a bossa nova beauty. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lwxsaTaVhC4&pp=ygUMYW5pbWFsIG1hZ2lj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,085 Posted January 22 The professionals theme tune is legendary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,569 Posted January 22 Unless I'm mistaken, Laurie Johnson was the last living bandleader of the 50s/60s to have graced the UK Singles Chart. Truly the end of an era with his death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 423 Posted January 23 Milli Vanilli Founder Frank Farian Dead at 82 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 302 Posted January 23 20 minutes ago, RetroGamer47 said: Milli Vanilli Founder Frank Farian Dead at 82 Better known for his work with Boney M, I would say. As well as producing their records he also provided the male vocal parts mimed by Bobby Farrell on stage. "Oh, those Russians!" 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,569 Posted January 23 Anders Sandberg of Rednex dead at 55. Was a member of the group from 2001 (after their hit making days), before being fired in 2006. Insert crude Cotton Eye Joe puns below here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted January 23 Laurie Johnson's incidental music was great too, especially for Brian Clemens' Thriller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 24 6 hours ago, Cerberus said: Better known for his work with Boney M, I would say. As well as producing their records he also provided the male vocal parts mimed by Bobby Farrell on stage. "Oh, those Russians!" This was posted 18 hours ago and you’re getting likes for the obvious? The post should have gotten chastised and everything relating to it ignored. This place has gone to hell in a hand basket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RetroGamer47 423 Posted January 24 57 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: This was posted 18 hours ago and you’re getting likes for the obvious? The post should have gotten chastised and everything relating to it ignored. This place has gone to hell in a hand basket. Well, Sir Creep, your enthusiasm for pointing out the obvious is truly unmatched. Should we organize a parade to celebrate your groundbreaking insight? Or is that too much excitement for a place already en route to your described handbasket destination? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 24 Melanie, forever linked with the song 'Brand New Key', has died. She was 76. https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/melanie-dead-brand-new-key-singer-woodstock-1235886892/ 3 1 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,099 Posted January 24 2 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Melanie, forever linked with the song 'Brand New Key', has died. She was 76. https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/melanie-dead-brand-new-key-singer-woodstock-1235886892/ I thought she died a couple of years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,569 Posted January 24 9 minutes ago, Paul Bearer said: I thought she died a couple of years ago. Think you’re getting confused with the Wurzels. oo ar oo ar. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 374 Posted January 24 Back in the Seventies there was a Melanie Music Society that put out at least one collection of Melanie-inspired poetry written by her fans. Sad day for them if they're still around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,014 Posted January 24 1 hour ago, alt obits guy said: Melanie, forever linked with the song 'Brand New Key', has died. She was 76. https://variety.com/2024/music/obituaries-people-news/melanie-dead-brand-new-key-singer-woodstock-1235886892/ DDP pick and there are QOs. On phone so link yourselves. Melanie Safka for search purposes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,124 Posted January 25 I never understood that song. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,630 Posted January 25 8 hours ago, Toast said: I never understood that song. Yeah, it's an absolute outlier in her earnest hippiedom. Cracking story about how it came about, basically her high-flying hippie ideals led to a fast, and the smell of a McDonald's restaurant proved too tempting after 27 days of dietary restriction. After which the song came tumbling out in a whelter of remembered childhood incidents. Another of Those Careers in the days before streaming where one hit leads to a completely misleading idea of what the artist is like. See also Streets of London or Jig-a-Jig. Other than the obvious lock and key, sexual, stuff you could almost put the song down to drug influence of a different kind, i.e. the chemical hit from a full McDonalds on a dedicated hippie brain. So, maybe it's Eight Miles High but for burger fans. Wiki has more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand_New_Key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,569 Posted January 26 Anthony Holt of The King's Singers (wiki) dead at 83. Telegraph obit. Great longevity this group. Most of them are still about. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,014 Posted January 27 Michael Watford, singer who appeared on house music records of the 90s and 00s, reportedly dead. https://www.instagram.com/juniorsanchez/reel/C2kYaNlOiDc/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Watford A few lower charting singles in the UK, reaching #53 with So Into You. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth in Asia 1,085 Posted January 27 21 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Anthony Holt of The King's Singers (wiki) dead at 83. Telegraph obit. Great longevity this group. Most of them are still about. The Queen is dead ... long live the King Singers 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
