Dave Dee

You have got to love his spirit
music pouring from his soul
setting trends in the 60's
when I was just about 15 years old
Especially Xanadu
my fave still rocks on
with so many memories
long hair, patched -up jeans
sandals & backpacks
Woodstock
Those were the days
of wine bags, roses
peace, freedom & love

farewell Dave

Author notes

For those of you that remember the 60's pop star Dave Dee from Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Titch has died at the age of 65, following a three-year battle with cancer. The group had eight top 10 hits, including a UK number one single in 1968 with The Legend of Xanadu, in which Dee famously cracked a whip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvrT72_jY0c&feature=related

The Legend of Xanadu is a beautiful, but sad love story of love lost...

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Xanadu by cricketjeff. 1200 points, ended January 23, 5 entries
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PastelMoons
February 1

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I am not familiar with the band
accept to say that 'the legend of xanadu'
sounds very familiar... still your writing
has me wanting to hear them!!!

Nastalgic and beautiful!
thanks for sharing

~Pastel
cricketjeff
January 23

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Nicely done, we all have our favourites of theirs. He rocked on to the end.

Great stuff

Jeff
LittleMoon
January 22

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Great tribute to Dave but I still loved his "Hold Tight" best of all as that was one of his first ideas back in the days of village halls. Sheila
Denerica
January 22

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Beautiful tributary...you always have captivating words. I guess you are older than me...lol, I was 3-10 years old vaguely remembering, but my dad loved all kinds of music. I get that from him. Blessings.