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Jan Reetze <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 29 Oct 2003 01:13:26 +0100
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Kevin Sutton responded to Steve Schwartz:

>> It occurs to me that our national memory is only slightly longer than a
>> gerbil's.  Anybody remember Terry Jacks?
>
>Of course.  "Seasons in the Sun" was song that haunted my father for
>years and years as it was a big hit on the radio at the time when his
>closest friend committed suicide.  It's a powerful little tune, and as
>I recall he had a great voice.

"Seasons in the Sun" is a cover version.  The original is "Le Moribond"
by Jacques Brel.  Hear the difference ...

Jan

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