On our way home
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Waiting for the train home after a an evening out with Carol, Dave and my baby x
Sunday, June 17, 2007
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Stepin out with my baby!
Last night I fulfiled a long held ambition to go and see Tony Bennett perform live. The venue was the Royal Albert Hall in London. It was the second of two concerts he gave in celebration of his 80th birthday. The hall was packed and he was greeted with a standing ovation when he came on stage. It was a simple affair, just himself and a three piece band. I was captivated from the start. He sang all his famous songs and some not so famous. Even at 80 years old he can still hold his own just singing heart out. I think the best bit for me was when he sang Fly Me to the Moon without a microphone. His voice just filled the hall, Amazing! In some of his numbers he even still manages to do a dance.
I was struck by the words in some of the songs and how they reflect a bygone era when values and peoples attitudes were different. Its not that long ago but how things have changed. I didnt know how Keith would get on with the music. I think on reflection he was as moved as me.
Tony Bennett remarked that they dont build venues like the Royal Albert Hall anymore. Indeed they dont and there arent that many people left like him who can fill such places and manage to perform and captivate audiences. Even more remarkable if you are 80 years old.
I was struck by the words in some of the songs and how they reflect a bygone era when values and peoples attitudes were different. Its not that long ago but how things have changed. I didnt know how Keith would get on with the music. I think on reflection he was as moved as me.
Tony Bennett remarked that they dont build venues like the Royal Albert Hall anymore. Indeed they dont and there arent that many people left like him who can fill such places and manage to perform and captivate audiences. Even more remarkable if you are 80 years old.
Monday, April 30, 2007
Waiting for the concert to start
Waiting for the concert to start
Originally uploaded by richinsta.
Keith and I are waiting to go into the Royal Albert Hall for an evening with Tony Bennett!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Spring has sprung
Spring has sprung
Originally uploaded by richinsta.
Well spring is here. This brought a smile to my face following a boring morning stuck in the office,
Monday, April 09, 2007
Peck Peck
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Originally uploaded by richinsta.
A quiet afternoon in the garden, a feathered friend drops in for a snack.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Visit to Chartwell
Visit to Chartwell, originally uploaded by richinsta.
Well its a lovely spring day and Keith and I are paying a visit to Chartwell in Kent. This was the country home of Sir Winston Churchhill. Its our second visit here, our first being a very short visit the year before last. On that occasion we didnt get to visit the house. So today we arrived nice and early and managed a visit :> I have always been very interested in Churchhill and it was great to see how he lived. Anyway off to walk around the grounds and then I guess Keith will want to pay a visit to the shop !
Friday, April 06, 2007
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