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on: August 25, 2026, 08:57:20 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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Dolly's passing is going to hit a lot of people hard. What a woman. Jules She just seemed immortal, I had never considered that she could die! A truly beautiful person in every way. |
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on: August 25, 2026, 08:56:26 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by John From Austin | ||
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Dolly Parton was on Porter Wagoner's TV show when I was a kid. She'd come out in a sparkly outfit with a huge blonde wig and sing a lovely song or a duet with Porter, with his bouffant and famous spangled Nudie Suits. Even then, I couldn't really relate to the C&W vibe.
After she parted ways with him, she forged her own identity and became a crossover superstar, with songs like "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene" and "9 to 5" playing regularly on Top 40 radio. Of course, Whitney took IWALY to the moon and elevated Dolly in the process. She didn't practice politics, but she was an outspoken humanitarian and perhaps the least judgmental person on the planet. It is truly remarkable given her religious upbringing in the American Deep South. She performed in Austin many times, and I somehow managed never to see her. I know she was planning on touring this year or next, and I was primed. R.I.P. and say hello to Porter for me. |
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on: August 25, 2026, 08:48:41 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Andy | ||
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She was not only a National treasure in the USA but a worldwide International Treasure.
Her songs and philanthropy are memorable: she was definitely a One. |
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on: August 25, 2026, 07:12:00 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Jules Gray | ||
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Dolly's passing is going to hit a lot of people hard. What a woman.
Jules |
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on: August 25, 2026, 07:08:09 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Lubiloo (Lorna) | ||
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on: August 25, 2026, 07:04:09 PM
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| Started by wayne stote - Last post by Nick Reg | ||
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Dolly!!
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on: August 25, 2026, 03:49:55 PM
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| Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by Alan2 | ||
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Pete Atkin at Durham Folk Festival in September.
This will be the first time I've seen Pete live, though I have been a fan of his music for half a century now. |
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on: August 25, 2026, 03:47:20 PM
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| Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by Alan2 | ||
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A very rare (first in nearly a decade?) SOLO gig from Robin. Can't wait... I'm sure it'll be good. The last time I saw him was nearly 10 years ago and I had to get a friend who was keen to drive down to Barnard Castle. |
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on: August 25, 2026, 02:00:11 PM
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| Started by abby (tank girl) - Last post by SteveT | ||
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Got a couple of hometown gigs this week (Southend in case you were wondering
 )Sparks tomorrow night at the Cliffs Pavilion. Never seen them before so really excited for this. An Alice In Chains tribute band at the Railway Pub on Friday. My wife's choice, but I'm not averse to their stuff. |
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on: August 24, 2026, 11:23:43 PM
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| Started by Sue & Chris - Last post by Amethyst (Jenny) | ||
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I had a great time. First one in 8 years for various reasons and my daughter’s first one ever. Music was great, not everything to my taste but we watched everyone. The stalls seemed a bit quiet but we managed to try most of the food. The best thing was seeing old friends and just ‘being’ for three days. It also reminded me that this festival is one of the few places you can talk to anyone and have a good time. It was hot but manageable, just. Enjoyed the toast, Adam did a great job. Cropredy will always be special for lots of people. For me, it’s the first festival I ever went to in 1988 as a 16 year old local. And I’ve loved it ever since. Having my not so little one standing next to me when Meet On The Ledge was a played at the end of the weekend was more than a bit special Lovely to see you again Mick after so long, and to meet the lovely Megan, see you next year? Xx |
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