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Obit: Della Reese (1931-2017)

20 Nov 17 - 03:32 PM (#3889503)
Subject: Obit: Della Reese, 1931 - 2017
From: keberoxu

A great lady is gone.

I so respected her for her dignity and bearing.
I'm sorry she has left us,
but what a welcome she must be receiving across the threshold.

After all, Mahalia Jackson herself mentored Della Reese.


20 Nov 17 - 04:58 PM (#3889514)
Subject: RE: Obit: Della Reese, 1931 - 2017
From: fat B****rd

love her 60s version of "It Was A Very Good Year" RIP Miss Reese


21 Nov 17 - 04:16 PM (#3889654)
Subject: RE: Obit: Della Reese (1931-2017)
From: keberoxu

On the hit parade radio, no less,
I recall hearing Della Reese, years ago,
sing a gospel song called "Troublemaker."

The lyrics were sharp and they drew blood.
I remember her delivery yet.


08 Dec 17 - 06:51 PM (#3892890)
Subject: RE: Obit: Della Reese (1931-2017)
From: keberoxu

And here is Della Reese's comic side,
if I can get this link to work.

You Got The Right Key But The Wrong Keyhole


09 Dec 17 - 02:18 PM (#3893039)
Subject: RE: Obit: Della Reese (1931-2017)
From: GUEST,Felipa

but she sang, "Please don't talk about me when I'm gone" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbXUmNpcXgI