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19 Dec 11 - 03:29 AM (#3276375) Subject: Johnny Silvo From: GUEST,Susie Nick Keir tells me that Johnny Silvo died peacefully last night after a short illness. A great entertainer and a lovely chap. At peace now... |
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19 Dec 11 - 03:38 AM (#3276380) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Dave the Gnome I'm very saddened by the news. Thoughts go out to his family and friends. Condolonces from me and all at Swinton Folk Club We shall all sorely miss his annual visit next May. Dave. |
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19 Dec 11 - 03:53 AM (#3276384) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: r.padgett Johnny gave a great deal of enjoyment by his exuberant performances at folk clubs, festivals and every event he was at! A true entertainer! God bless and condolences to all his family Ray and all at Barnsley folk club |
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19 Dec 11 - 04:20 AM (#3276389) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Keith A of Hertford So sad. He was a Hertford Barnardo's boy. I have a mutual friend who was another such. |
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19 Dec 11 - 04:26 AM (#3276391) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: scouse Oh Dear, Terrible news.. I really thought he'd see Christmas at least. I'll miss him so much. My condolences to his Family. As Aye, Phil. |
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19 Dec 11 - 04:32 AM (#3276394) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Johnny J Sad news. Enjoyed many lively and happy performances from this man. Condolences to his freinds and family from me too. |
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19 Dec 11 - 05:00 AM (#3276403) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: John MacKenzie I have known Johnny as a friend and a wonderful entertainer, for over 40 years. This is like losing a family member. Sincere sympathies to Berit his wife, and Patrick his son. RIP my friend, you will never be forgotten. John (Jock) MacKenzie |
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19 Dec 11 - 05:04 AM (#3276405) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: John MacKenzie Further to the Barnardo's boy reference by Keith A |
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19 Dec 11 - 05:08 AM (#3276407) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Leadfingers Sad news indeed ! |
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19 Dec 11 - 05:53 AM (#3276421) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Roger the Skiffler Very sad, I regret never getting to see him live, I only knew and admired him from radio and recordings. RtS |
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19 Dec 11 - 06:11 AM (#3276426) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: MikeL2 Very sad news. One of the best was Jonny. Condolences to family and friends. Mike |
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19 Dec 11 - 06:30 AM (#3276431) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: GUEST,I Don't Know Sad for everyone. R.I.P |
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19 Dec 11 - 06:38 AM (#3276434) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: GUEST,muppett RIP Johny, you'll be missed |
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19 Dec 11 - 06:52 AM (#3276441) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Big Al Whittle Strange he was a Barnardo's kid. He was always so well spoken - I thought maybe he was from some upper class family. he must have been of that generation that Frank Norman wrote about in Banana Boy. I loved his stage work and musicianship, and he was generous with praise. I didn't know him as a close friend, but his passing marks the end of a great and wonderful period for folk music in England. We will all miss him. |
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19 Dec 11 - 07:25 AM (#3276460) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: GUEST,Teribus Terrible news indeed, one of lifes true "Gentlemen", he will be sorely missed by all he knew him - certainly "a man you don't meet every day". Lots a Festivals will I hope have a "wee" spot in remembrance of him. |
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19 Dec 11 - 07:40 AM (#3276465) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Pete Jennings A bad couple of months just got worse. A great performer and a lovely bloke. Pete. |
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19 Dec 11 - 07:45 AM (#3276469) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: GUEST,David 'Brillo' Etheridge Just heard from John James the sad news. Johnny will be discussing the merits of blues chord substitution with Diz even as I write..... Best wishes to all, Dave (Brillo) |
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19 Dec 11 - 07:53 AM (#3276473) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Brian May Bless him Condolences to his family and close friends. We'll all miss him and his 'sunshine' character. RIP Johnny |
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19 Dec 11 - 07:54 AM (#3276474) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Bonnie Shaljean R.I.P. Johnny. A true gent. |
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19 Dec 11 - 08:02 AM (#3276478) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: The Sandman r.i .p. johnny. |
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19 Dec 11 - 08:23 AM (#3276488) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: George Papavgeris He leaves behind very fond memories. R.I.P. |
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19 Dec 11 - 08:25 AM (#3276489) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Max Johnson So sorry to hear this. RIP. |
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19 Dec 11 - 08:32 AM (#3276493) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: alanabit Anyone who can cause me to agree with every word of a Teribus post must have brought a lot of folks together. Ditto to all of the above. He was a good bloke and a great entertainer. |
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19 Dec 11 - 08:49 AM (#3276500) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo From: Dita Just about the last of the early 60s Folkies has gone - Alex, Danny, Josh, Iain, Hamish and many others of his kind gone before. Had the pleasure of having Johnny stay with me about 10 years ago, while he was touring Scotland. He was great company, sitting with a dram in one hand and a lump of cheese in the other following every mouthful with "I really shouldn't be having this" A gentleman in every sense, RIP Johnny. |
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19 Dec 11 - 11:52 AM (#3276575) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,John Foxen Sad news. I shall have to dig out my copy of Blues In The Backyard, the CD he made with the equally lamented Diz Disley. |
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19 Dec 11 - 11:59 AM (#3276580) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Jean(eanjay) So sorry to hear this sad news. |
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19 Dec 11 - 12:14 PM (#3276586) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Bernard So sorry to hear this... we'll be playing 'San Fransisco Bay Blues' from the aforementioned 'Blues In The Backyard' CD this evening on Oldham Community Radio in his memory. |
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19 Dec 11 - 12:14 PM (#3276587) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Nigel Paterson Very sad news indeed. Thrilled to have met him...proud to have worked with him...it was always fun & the audiences loved him to bits. Irreplaceable.... |
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19 Dec 11 - 12:17 PM (#3276593) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,John from "Elsie`s Band" I have fond memories of Johnny doing a number of our folk clubs in SE London in the 60/70`s. Another particular occasion also comes to mind when we, "Four Square Circle" were on "Country Meets Folk" with Johnny was to see him leaving the studio in an open top Citroen 2CV with Brian Brocklehurst and double bass sticking out the top. R.I.P. |
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19 Dec 11 - 12:33 PM (#3276605) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Megan L time to fly away farewell |
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19 Dec 11 - 12:55 PM (#3276618) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,rumanci My sincerest condolences to his family and friends. A lovely guy, wonderful performer and a happiness spreader. Thankyou,for all that and the fond memories of everybody's life you touched along the way,Johnny. |
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19 Dec 11 - 01:23 PM (#3276626) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Peter K (Fionn) Back in the sixties he seemed immortal. A lovely chap, as Susie said, but gifted as well. |
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19 Dec 11 - 02:25 PM (#3276663) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo - illness From: Andy Jackson Very sad news indeed, condolances to his family and friends. Andy |
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19 Dec 11 - 02:45 PM (#3276678) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: goatfell so sad |
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19 Dec 11 - 02:50 PM (#3276682) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo - illness From: GUEST,Bridlington Flivvers God bless old friend RIP.. |
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19 Dec 11 - 02:51 PM (#3276683) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: treewind Sad but not unexpected - the end of a great life. |
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19 Dec 11 - 03:38 PM (#3276707) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Anne Lister Such sad news. |
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19 Dec 11 - 04:22 PM (#3276725) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,AEOLA He'll be sorely missed, a nice man! |
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19 Dec 11 - 05:38 PM (#3276773) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Willie Sinclair A long long long-time regular at Marymass Folk Festival, Irvine, Ayrshire, Johnny will be sadly missed. That huge voice, massive repertoire and his generous booming laugh will stay with most of us who knew him and thought him a friend. |
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20 Dec 11 - 04:50 AM (#3277015) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Arnie sans cookie I will remember Johnny for his boundless energy and zest for life. I used to say that he was like two lively men rolled into one. He stayed with us at the end of a UK tour when he was about 70 yrs old. I said to him that no doubt he'd be glad to get back home for a bit of a break. None of it! He was flying out to Majorca the next day for a week of golf. A true bon viveur who will be sorely missed. Adrian |
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20 Dec 11 - 05:20 AM (#3277030) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Gillie Lost yet another fantastic voice and a lovely man to boot!! Sleep easy Johnny. Lighting a candle for you and raising a glass tonight. Blessings and love and light to those left behind. xxx Clare |
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20 Dec 11 - 06:05 AM (#3277050) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Hawker So sorry to hear this, he was a lovely, lovely man and will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family. x |
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20 Dec 11 - 06:41 AM (#3277063) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Musket One of the highlights that I will still be telling my grandchildren about was jamming with him and Diz Disley at a festival. Perhaps the next highlight was listening to his his set that night. A true entertainer, wonderful man. Seriously easy to listen to and be entranced by. |
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20 Dec 11 - 06:55 AM (#3277066) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Bonzo3legs Very sad, especially at this time of year. |
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20 Dec 11 - 07:27 AM (#3277078) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: billybob A wonderful performer, a beautiful voice, a big heart, a true gentle man! I spent many happy times with John over forty years of friendship. Always smiling and pleased to see you ( even when Chopping turned up at a folk club with a double bass!)We will miss you John but will enjoy your music for ever xx Wendy and bill xxx |
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20 Dec 11 - 09:45 AM (#3277111) Subject: RE: Johnny Silvo - illness From: GUEST I was brought up on the Sandy and Johnny album and lucky enough to see johnny half a dozen time recently. He was lovely man and could blow the roof off any venue. RIP John woods and have a safe journey |
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20 Dec 11 - 09:45 AM (#3277113) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: evansakes Sorry to read this...Johnny played for us several times down the years and is fondly remembered. A big voice and a big heart. RIP |
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20 Dec 11 - 10:13 AM (#3277126) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST, Tom Bliss Johnny had recently become one of a handful of artists playing regularly in Alderney. He made many good friends on the island and will be much missed. Tom |
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20 Dec 11 - 11:50 AM (#3277173) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Alio It certainly is very sad, especially at this time of year - our thoughts go out to his family. Ali x |
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20 Dec 11 - 03:00 PM (#3277255) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Dickmac So sad and will be sorely misssed. The Marymass Festival (Irvine, Scotland) will never be the same again without this wonderful gentleman. Condolences to his family. Dick and Maureen (Irvine Folk Club) |
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20 Dec 11 - 03:06 PM (#3277263) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Yes, Irvine and Skagen will never be the same without John. Along with so many other venues. |
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20 Dec 11 - 04:37 PM (#3277342) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Singing Referee Very sad. Johnny gave us some great evenings at the old Enfield Folk Club back in the 60's. Not seen him since, but great memories. RIP. |
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20 Dec 11 - 04:58 PM (#3277360) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Arvid Lone There will be funeral services for Johnny on Wednesday 28th of December. It will take place at 2 PM (14:00) at TJENSVOLL KAPELL HENRIK IBSENS GATE 25 4021 STAVANGER NORWAY |
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20 Dec 11 - 05:00 PM (#3277362) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: My guru always said Very sorry to hear this, another to join the Folks gone before. Condolences to his family. |
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21 Dec 11 - 03:52 AM (#3277592) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Bugsy Sad news indeed. My condolences to his family. RIP Bugsy |
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21 Dec 11 - 07:18 AM (#3277642) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: JHW Very sorry to hear. A real professional. I recall a night at Robin Hood's Bay when he played song and song about to a room part arch folkies and part diners and held us all. And at no other event have I seen nearly the whole room queue for CDs! RIP |
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21 Dec 11 - 07:56 AM (#3277652) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Joules R.I.P. Johnny, only saw him once at Saltburn folk festival a few years ago, a really nice man. |
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21 Dec 11 - 11:33 AM (#3277751) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Essex Girl Sad news indeed, I remembe hearing him on numerous occasions in the past, a great performer and a very nice man. |
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21 Dec 11 - 03:04 PM (#3277867) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,The Admiral & his Lady We are very sad to hear the news. We had him many times at Maidenhead. Always a Gentleman and a great entertainer. A great loss to us all. Our condolences to the family. Tony and Pearl |
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07 Jan 12 - 06:59 AM (#3286464) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Derek Schofield An obituary for Johnny has been published on the website of The Guardian. Obituaries in that newspaper have recently been cut from two pages to one, so it is not certain when, or even if, this will be published in the paper version. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/jan/06/johnny-silvo Derek |
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07 Jan 12 - 07:21 AM (#3286471) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Makes good and interesting reading Derek. |
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07 Jan 12 - 08:30 AM (#3286487) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Pete Jennings Deserves a blue clicky. |
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07 Jan 12 - 12:32 PM (#3286579) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Bruce Baillie Saw him play a few times but only spoke to him once outside the Steamer at Fylde a couple of years ago. Very nice bloke, very friendly. My condolences |
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27 Jan 12 - 05:02 AM (#3297076) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie Another obit from today's Independant Better late than never. |
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29 Jan 12 - 04:03 PM (#3298621) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: MG John Remember him from a long time ago. Only saw him once... at Leeds. Another sad loss. Condolences to his family and friends. John S. |
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29 Jan 12 - 04:26 PM (#3298630) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Dave Rado He was the most charismatic folk singer I've ever seen. I saw him perform at Wivenhoe folk club four years running, and they were among the highlights of my year. My only criticism of him was that he sung pretty much the same songs every time - I'd have liked to have seen more variation in his repertoire from one concert to the next; but he sang them wonderfully, and the sheer verve and joi de vivre with which he sang and played was wonderful to witness. And his vocal parody of Louis Armstrong was extraordinary. He also exuded an amazing warmth when one met him face to face in the interval. I was very sad when last year's concert was cancelled due to his illness, and even sadder when I heard he'd died. He has lit up many lives and will certainly be greatly missed. |
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30 Jan 12 - 08:50 AM (#3298986) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Peter Brown First saw him about 45 years ago at Maidenhead and then several times, I think, at the Cousins. I've been singing 'Walk in the middle of the road' ever since. Talk about instant sunshine... he'll be very much missed. |
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30 Jan 12 - 04:08 PM (#3299252) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Derek Schofield The obituary for Johnny was published in the print edition of The Guardian today (Monday 30 January) .. same as the online version already mentioned. Derek |
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31 Jan 12 - 02:46 PM (#3299797) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Jay Just played The Mingulay Boat Song. Still sends shivers down my spine when he goes up an octave at the end. He played at Newbury Folk Club in the late 60s, always a good crowd. Lovely man, great performer. Condolences to his family. |
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01 Feb 12 - 11:35 AM (#3300315) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Beachcomber Could I ask someone please to post a blue link to Johnny Silvo singing "Mingulay Boat Song" ? |
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01 Feb 12 - 12:07 PM (#3300334) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: John MacKenzie It's on the Alex Campbell and Friends, album |
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02 Feb 12 - 05:40 AM (#3300692) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Bruce from Bathurst Many years ago I was in Belfast visiting an Australian friend who's involved with community theatre work in NI. Johnny was passing through Belfast at the time and I can say I once spent an afternoon making stilts with Johnny Silvo. It's quite likely that neither Johnny nor I were skilled stilt-makers, but I fondly remember his singing and his engaging personality. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance didn't seem to be issues at the time. Bruce |
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22 Feb 12 - 05:27 PM (#3311903) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: Dave Rado Great recording of Johnny singing This Train is Bound for Glory, here, made only six months before he died. He looks so well! His illness must have been incredibly sudden. |
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02 Jun 12 - 04:28 PM (#3358488) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,margery mcwhirter Condolences to Johnnys family a great musician with a zest for life and a contagious s smile god bless you will be missed |
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03 Jun 12 - 07:09 PM (#3358908) Subject: RE: Obit: Johnny Silvo 18 Dec 2011 From: GUEST,Jim Johnson - Ffilharmonious Jug Band Sad news. I recall many great concerts we did with Johnny and occasionally Diz Disley back in the late 1960s. Spent a few days with Jeremy Taylor in late 2010 and we were remembering Johnny. Who knew we'd not have him much longer. Rest in Peace, Johnny. We've lost a real troubadour. |