Lyrics: Singer-songwriter Shunie Crampsey. Vocals: Country singer and local radio presenter David James joined by Irish singer, Daniel Francis Noel O’DonnellMBE.
Don’t Take The Good Times For Granted.
I met with an old friend last evening, And I mentioned concerns that I had, About things that unfurled and the ways of the world, And how sometimes it makes me feel sad. I said life can be so complicated, And I’m scared I might lose my way, When a friendly hand pressed on my shoulder, He smiled and I heard him say. Son, don’t take the good times for granted, For things keep on changing each day. Make time to be with the ones that you love, Let nothing stand in your way. We don’t know what waits round the corner, We never know what lies ahead, So, if just for a moment, forget all your troubles, And count all your blessings instead. I often dream of the future, And of all of the things I might do, Son, follow your heart, Cause if you never dream, Your dreams they can never come true. Should you choose a road that’s less travelled, Just know I’ll be there to the end, You’re not just a shoulder to lean on, I thank you for being my friend. Don’t take the good times for granted, For things keep on changing each day, Make time to be with the ones that you love, Let nothing stand in your way. We don’t know what waits round the corner, We never know what lies ahead, So just for a moment forget all your troubles, And count all your blessings instead. So, don’t take the good times for granted, For things keep on changing each day, Make time to be with the ones that you love, Let nothing stand in your way. We don’t know what waits round the corner, We never know what lies ahead, So just for a moment forget all your troubles, And count all your blessings instead. So just for a moment forget all your troubles, And count all your blessings instead.
Lyrics: English rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Kimberley Charles Rew, a member of rock band Katrina and the Waves. Vocals: British rock band Katrina and the Waves. The song represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest back in 1997.
Love Shine a Light.
Love shine a light in every corner of my heart. Let the love light carry, let the love light carry. Light up the magic in every little part, Let our love shine a light in every corner of our hearts. Love shine a light in every corner of my dreams, Let the love light carry, let the love light carry, Like the mighty river, flowing from the stream, Let our love shine a light in every corner of my dreams. And we’re all gonna shine a light together, All shine a light to light the way, Brothers and sisters, in every little part, Let our love shine a light in every corner of our hearts. Love shine a light in every corner of the world. Let the love light carry, let the love light carry. Light up the magic, for every boy and girl, Let our love shine a light in every corner of the world. And we’re all gonna shine a light together, All shine a light to light the way, Brothers and sisters, in every little part, Let our love shine a light, in every corner of our hearts. And we’re all gonna shine a light together, All shine a light to light the way, Brothers and sisters, in every little part, Let our love shine a light in every corner of our hearts. Shine a light in every corner of our hearts.
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again).
Lyrics and Vocals: The late great, American country music singer, songwriter and actor Kristoffer (Kris) Kristofferson. (June 22nd, 1936 – September 28th, 2024).
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again).
I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies. Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies. Turning on the world the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dying. Healing as the colours in the sunshine and the shadows of her eyes. Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin. Wiping out the traces of the people and the places that I’ve been. Teaching me that yesterday was something that I never thought of trying. Talking of tomorrow and the money, love, and time we had to spend. Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again.
Coming close together with a feeling that I’ve never know before in my time. She ain’t ashamed to be a woman or afraid to be a friend. I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind. But dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end, And loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again. mmmmm……………………………………
Lyrics and Vocals: Irish folk singer/songwriter, the late Co. Kerry born Christie Hennessy (Edward Christopher Ross 1945–2007). Interesting to note: Cristie’s 1992 release ‘The Rehearsal’ outsold Irish rock band ‘U2’ here in Ireland.
Roll Back the Clouds.
I’ve been sitting here so long, for you to hear my song, And all you want to know, have I been on the radio, Who’s the biggest star I’ve seen, what is my favourite scene, And if I get the job would I sing on Mars. Yes Sir I would sing on Mars, I’d play upon a star, I’d sing songs of the Sun and when my job was done, I would say I love you so, I’d like to play one more, Just to all young lovers, for the road. Tell me Son, yeah just how far, I need to go to be a star. I have known my highs and lows, I’ve worked in every show, I’ve played in every town, and brought some houses down, The critics never noticed me, I’m not a star you see, And yet I give my heart to every part. I would stand for hours and hours, I’d wade through sun and showers, With my dancing shoes and my dreams and views, I’d walk upon an empty stage with one light in my face, To be told don’t phone us, but we’ll phone you. Tell me Son, yeah just how far, I need to go to be a star. Every day the same old scenes, the same old happenings, A hundred miles of shows and just no place to go, And when your luck has all run out, you’re asked to take a bow, You’ve just stolen the show but now you’re on your own. Yes Sir I would sing on Mars, My dream scene is me the star, Me a star, I am a star.
Sadly, his family have announced, that.the US country music legend Kris Kristofferson, has passed away at the age of 88. His family have stated on his official Facebook page, quote, “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28th, at home in Hawaii. We’re all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these many years, and when you see a rainbow, know he’s smiling down at us all.” No cause of death as yet has been given in the statement issued by his family, however he had retired from his music career, claiming he was loosing his memory.
Born Kristoffer Kristofferson on June 22nd, 1936 in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., the outstanding performer, who held a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in English literature and an Honorary Doctorate in Fine Arts, held down numerous jobs prior to his enormous fame. These included that of floor sweeper, commercial helicopter pilot, and attaining the rank of United States Army Captain, before leaving the army.
Kris Kristofferson. R.I.P.
His favourite sports, at which he greatly excelled included, boxing, rugby, American football and track and field events. Due to his great determination he eventually achieved hard won fame as a talented singer, musician, songwriter and actor; giving us all those wonderful story telling lyrics, “Me and Bobby McGee”; “For the Good Times”; “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”, and “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, to name but a few.
I had the great privilege of meeting and photographing Mr Kristofferson, for publicity photographs in the Premier Hall here in Thurles, many years ago, when he performed there during one of his many visits to Ireland.
On leaving the US army, he was offered a teaching job at West Point, but he decided instead to head to Nashville, where he began to submit songs for others to record.
In 1970, he signed his own record deal and recorded his first album, (which I borrowed from a friend in 1971). He would earn success both with his own voice and by providing tunes for other hitmakers, including Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, Ray Price, Dave Dudley, Roy Drusky, Waylon Jennings, Billy Walker, Ray Stevens Gladys Knight & the Pips, Jerry Lee Lewis, Al Green and Kenny Rogers, to name but a few. During his career Kristofferson and Willie Nelson continued a partnership, before joining Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash, to form the supergroup “The Highwaymen”.
Kristofferson made his acting debut in “The Last Movie”, directed by Dennis Hopper. This was followed by films including “Blade”; “Dance with Me”; “Yohan—the Children Wanderer”; “Dolphin Tale”; “Joyful Noise”, latter with long-time friend Ms Dolly Parton; “The Motel Life”; as well as “Angels Sing” with Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett. Kris Kristofferson also appeared alongside Barbra Streisand in the 1976 film “A Star is Born”.
Mr Kristofferson had eight children from his three marriages; two from his first marriage to Fran Beer; one from his second marriage to Rita Coolidge and five from his marriage to his third wife, Lisa (née Meyers) Kristofferson.
The artist once stated that he would like the first three lines of Leonard Cohen’s “Bird on the Wire”, on his tombstone: “Like a bird on the wire, Like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free”.
In ár gcroíthe go deo. Aeterna Non Caduca. (Eternal Not Decay).
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