A Dedication to Des O'Connor
To hear that Des O'Connor has passed on this weekend has saddened me alot.
However, I hope you're having a laugh with your pals on the other side now as always. I found this today and I am sure you would only want people to be happy and have a laugh and not to be upset of your passing and this clip(s) has made me cry with laughter:
Ever the gentleman and professional Artiste, I know this because I had the privilege, honour and pleasure to work with him.
My thoughts are with Jody and their son at this time.
In 1992/93, whilst still studying at the Arts Educational Schools in London I got my first professional contract as an adult as a Singer/Dancer earning my provisional Equity card:- (Nowadays you can just join. Back then though we earnt it. Old School rules.) Des O'Connor would be starring as 'Buttons' with his girlfriend, Jody as 'Cinderella' in the said production. (Woking Theatre, UK)
Jump to 2020 and I am a Multi-Instrumentalist (since circa 2003), my point being I have always remembered the song I Am The Music Man that I first heard when Des O'Connor sang it in this show. He sang it so smoothly, sophisticatedly, but projecting such fun, it was a joy to sing and dance along with and to.
Thank you Des, ******Des O'Connor******R.I.P..
resources:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/entertainment-arts-54950051
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54958323
real star quality to work with
ReplyDeleteit was my first professional contract as an adult Singer/Dancer and the only time I had the privilege to work with him. Very genteel man and talented that's how I recall him and yes it was an honour to work alongside him.
I don't know about stories, 'I'm just a Blogger'.
keep safe Sheila
Kind Regards,
Sophie