On this Music Monday, I pay tribute with a song by Dion, a native, like me, of the Bronx (a borough of New York City) - Abraham, Martin and John.
His loss is still felt, almost 50 years after his death.
Loss is one of the few constants in our lives. If you want to get philosophical, check out this blog post on loss.
This week, we have other losses in our world to mourn. For the creative community, this has been a rough 10 days.
A number of deaths this week hit the creative world. Some were of the singing world, some of the acting world, some were of both worlds.
First, David Bowie, dead of cancer at 69. Just about everything that can be said about him has been said, so I will simply post his Space Oddity video, made in 1969. (Not the hit version; see which you like better.)
Alan Rickman, dead of cancer at 69. (Here, his famous encounter with helium.)
Celine Dion, the renowned singer - this past week both her husband and one of her brothers died - both from cancer. Here she performs her hit "I'm Alive".
Love Kitten - so catchy and toe-tapping.
May the rest of 2016 be better.
Literally all over the map- England, US, Canada....
ReplyDeleteYes, "May the rest of 2016 be better." Thank you for sharing these videos. Lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to Celine Dion! Losing two family members in just a short time, is definitely the most tragic loss.
ReplyDeleteWhile their passing makes us sad, they remain eternal through their wonderful work and as time moves on, it is sometimes hard to think of them as not there. Beautiful tribute, Alana! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the last two on the list, and today I heard we lost Glen Fry as well at 67. Such a sad period for music history.
ReplyDeleteSo much loss. As someone who has been dealing with cancer for almost a year (my brother was diagnosed last February), it's tragic how many lives it's touched and taken. Thanks for this moving tribute.
ReplyDeleteI am astonished about all the celebrities that have passed so far. My heart goes out to Celine Dion
ReplyDeleteIt's been a brutal January...
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