VALE DESMOND KELLY – By Jude Goonewardane Appreciating Sri Lankan Musicians Jude Goonewardane · · Rest in peace Des! It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of my dear friend Des Kelly in Dandenong, Melbourne Australia. Desmond Kelly is a Ceylonese musician who has entertained in Sri Lanka and in Australia. He was born in Colombo in 1936. Kelly was one of a group of musicians who was discovered by Radio Ceylon, now the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. Radio Ceylon gave him a platform for his songs and announcers Vernon Corea and Christopher Greet played his compositions on their music programs – Radio Ceylon made him into a household name – not only in Sri Lanka but also in the Indian sub-continent. His pop hit Dream World was in the hit parades in both Ceylon and India. He has also been featured in the top entertainment ...
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A Kelly Klassic – “WHO WERE YOU THINKING OF”?” – by Des Kelly “KELLY KLASSIC” Featuring Heidi Hague, the Scandinavian Country Queen & Arne Benoni who ask each other (and you), who you were thinkin of, a question asked of lovers from times immermorial. Listen and enjoy thr song. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief… e’Lanka. ...
“MR MUSIC’S” GLITTERING ACHIEVEMENT- By Joe Van Langenberg Desmond “Des” Kelly has covered himself in glory. His dream has finally been realised. Des has reached numerous milestones in his long career as a multi-faceted musician; having a plethora of chart-topping original hits to his credit, in addition to accomplishing himself as a versatile instrumentalist in his own right. “Dreamworld” which was composed for his childhood sweetheart Maureen “Neliya” Hingert, has however been the icing on the cake for Des, not to mention the fact, that it has amazingly over the decades, maintained its popularity and magic, despite music’s rapidly evolving trends. And that in itself, has been a significant plus. But now, the song has been given a vital shot in the arm and the recognition it rightly deserves. “Dreamworld” which has warmed the cockles of many a heart, has been according to reliable sources, been unanimously nominated a “PERENNIAL ...
Mar 6, 2023
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PERFORMER WITH A FLAIR FOR CREATIVITY- by Joe Van Langenburg The gentleman under reference needs no introduction whatsoever. However, to the handful of those who aren’t sure who he is, his name is Desmond Kelly, fondly known as “Des”, to those who have had the privilege of knowing him, either on a personal or professional level. Since the halcyon days of the roaring sixtees, Des has been a constant in the rapidly evolving music industry. The late and Great Showbiz entrepreneur of yesteryear Donovan Andree, who was responsible for having kickstarted the careers of Bill Forbes, Clifford Foenander among a host of others, spotted Des’ talent, giving him the initial break he needed. And the rest as they say, has become a part of history. Over the years, not only has Des accomplished himself as a vocalist, but he has also showcased his instrumental prowess, as evidenced in the incorporated ...
Mar 2, 2023
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“LISTENING HELPS”-by Des Kelly Unfortunately our male gender has always been short of hearing or, for reasons of their own, are as deaf as posts. This proof comes to us from Carol Vieyra, via Keith Bennett, of coursel, and/e’Lanka thanks both these wonderful people/for this example of a totally deaf repairman. Please read on. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief)…. e’Lanka. ...
“THE OLDER YOU GET” – by Des Kelly “Live & let die, is another phrase less frequently around us these days, simply because all the youngsters around us elders are already living life to the full, anyway and do not even bother with English Phrases & things. Thank you, Keith for these excellent hints for ALL elderly people. We will surely read them and try to remember them, as much as possible. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief)… e’Lanka. FOR ELDERS FROM AGES 45 TO 100 YEARS – HEALTH HINTS ****************** However busy you are, observe all these to remain healthy: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Drink less milk in your tea. Instead, add lemon or lime juice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the day time, drink more water; but night time, drink less. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In the day don’t drink more than 2 cups of coffee, Advisable To Stop Completely too. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eat less oily foods. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Best sleeping ...
“SHAMEFUL STATISTICS” – by Des Kelly A typical lack of “good news” both in our newspapers and on television, is proven without a shadow of a doubt, by simply the one story (above), sent in to us by A typical lack of “good news” both in our newspapers and on television, is proven without a shadow of a doubt, by simply the one story (above), sent in to us by Keith Bennett, for which a warm ‘thank you’ is in order., for which a warm ‘thank you’ is in order. I have mentioned and even written about this, to no effect it sadly seems. Presently, I get no newspapers, simply because I am housebound, and will be, until they carry me out in a box, but while I do not want sympathy, I would be extremely happy to see what is happening around our Planet, on television. At the moment, ...
“THE NASHVILLE JAM” – by Des Kelly This is the ideal manner of proving what MUSIC CAN DO. Many years ago, a young lady presented me with a Cassette-Tape of a group calling themselves The Mavericks. I thanked her, but put the tape on-hold, as I didn’t have enough time to listen to the stack of music I had stored already, but then she rang me to find out IF I had listened to her tape, so I did apologise and then decided to listen to the Mavericks in her company, and invited her to my little music studio at the rear of my home. She accepted my invitation and, already being a big fan of the Mavericks, did not waste too much time in coming down. So this was it. The Mavericks music filled my little room & proved beyond a doubt that one needn’t have elaborate sheets ...
Jan 19, 2023
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A Kelly Klassic “Before the Next Teardrop Falls – Brenda Ortega (ft. Glenn Damian) Bilingual” I had not heard her before, but Brenda really does a great job on this wondsrful song, to be enjoyed as another Kelly Klassic, out there. Desmond Kelly. (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
A Kelly Klassic – Johann Strauss II – An der schönen blauen Donau, op. 314 By Leonard Bernstein – by Des Kelly KELLY-KLASSIC. A beautiful scenic musical treat to wipe away any old ‘blues’ affecting you. This is a good example of Music of bygone days,and there was none better to provide it for the World to listen to, other than Johann Strauss Ii. Desmond Kelly (Mr.Music) (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
