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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 27, 2007 11:17:01 GMT
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Post by Tubbs on Dec 27, 2007 12:11:36 GMT
He was a gentleman to say the least Pat and i had the pleasure of meeting him a few times, one of the many talents to come from the midlands of Ireland, he is being buried in his hometown of Mullingar on Saturday.
God Bless Joe.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 27, 2007 12:16:16 GMT
He was that. I last met him March of this year when we were going to England. We were waiting together to board the boat, we and the kids were parked right beside him for about an hour before we finally drove on board and in all that time he was terrific not only with us but the children as well, posed for photos and everything. I will post some of them on this thread later.
I will be going to the funeral.
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Post by weegeo on Dec 27, 2007 17:00:30 GMT
What a really sad time this is for entertainers not only in this country but worldwide Joe Dolan was 1 of life`s true gentlemen not many can claim to be a legend in his own lifetime but Joe Dolan most certainly was,his live shows were just brilliant and a lot of us entertainers owe him a huge debt of gratitude,how many of us still sing his songs or are asked to do his songs
He leaves behind a massive void in our business.
Rest in peace Joe
weegeo
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Post by rosybud1956 on Dec 28, 2007 12:11:44 GMT
Hi Pat, Thank you for sharing that you tube recording of Joe with us. Sorry I did not remember him however I do remember the song. What a sad loss to the world. I'm sure he will join all the other great entertainers who are now serenading the Angels. RIP Joe.
Lyn
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Post by kemo on Dec 28, 2007 16:16:02 GMT
Very Sad news indeed. R.I.P Joe. He was a fantastic entertainer and singer. Im sure his songs will be sung for many years to come...
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 28, 2007 18:13:52 GMT
Hi Pat, Thank you for sharing that you tube recording of Joe with us. Sorry I did not remember him however I do remember the song. What a sad loss to the world. I'm sure he will join all the other great entertainers who are now serenading the Angels. RIP Joe. Lyn Sorry to have to share such sad news. I will be at the funeral tomorrow. Many 100s are expected to attend. |
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Post by john90 on Dec 28, 2007 20:50:33 GMT
great entertainer great songs will be sadly missed but his song's will carry on i will away's remember make me a island witch i thing was his first hit in the charts and i always know where i was when it ws a hit great man great music
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Post by bri on Dec 28, 2007 21:19:24 GMT
The no. of times I've backed cabaret acts doing "Good Looking Woman" and "Make Me an Island" I think is uncountable. A great star, will be sadly missed, but as has been already observed, his music will continue for a great many years to come, I'm sure.
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Post by doricvision on Dec 29, 2007 0:19:06 GMT
Sad to hear of Joe's death, a great voice ,great songs.I always thought that Sister mary was a fantastic track and very under-rated. Catch it on Youtube especially the version with Kelly Marie
R.I.P
BIGMIKE
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Post by larryc on Dec 29, 2007 14:50:47 GMT
I had the privilege of working with Joe on several occasions over the years. He was always the quintessential perfect gentleman,
Unlike some I could mention, Joe always considered himself part of a band, he was never big headed about himself.
Joe did a lot of charity work behind the scenes and often combined his love of golf with some good cause or other and with that "ear to ear" smile, it was hard to say no to Joe lol.
My heart felt condolences to his brother Ben and all his family and friends
Larry.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 30, 2007 0:03:34 GMT
I found this lovely tibute.
Joe Dolan Dies From Brain Hemorrhage
By SHAWN POGATCHNIK – 2 days ago
DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) — Joe Dolan, one of Ireland's first pop music stars who entertained audiences for decades with Vegas-style showmanship, has died from a brain hemorrhage, his family announced. He was 68.
Dolan collapsed at his family home in suburban south Dublin on Christmas night and died Wednesday after falling into a coma at a hospital.
He was the most celebrated — and fondly caricatured — survivor of Ireland's bygone "showband" era of the 1960s and 1970s, when homegrown rock 'n' roll acts toured the country playing cover versions of international hits.
His biggest hit in 1969, "Make Me an Island," reached No. 3 in Britain and No. 1 in 14 other countries. Other hits that climbed the European charts included "You're Such a Good-Looking Woman" in 1970, "Lady in Blue" in 1975 and "I Need You" in 1977.
His last Irish No. 1 came in 1997, when he re-recorded "Good-Looking Woman" with a popular fictional TV comedian, a puppet named Dustin the Turkey.
"He was a fantastic showman, had great stage presence, had a distinctive singing voice and never forgot his roots," said Prime Minister Bertie Ahern.
Dolan, with a bushy brow and beaming smile, was known for the power and quality of a voice that fell somewhere between Tom Jones and Tony Bennett. Unlike other showband stars, he found success overseas with original material.
He had an irreverent sense of humor, most recently demonstrated when he underwent a hip replacement operation in 2005 — and had his original hip bone sold for charity on eBay.
In recent years, Dolan kept touring and recording regularly, and was in the middle of a concert series in Dublin in November when he left the stage after just four songs, suffering from exhaustion. He canceled a planned Christmas tour.
Dolan, a lifelong bachelor, was survived by his brother Ben — who performed with him in his original 1960s showband, The Drifters — his other brothers Paddy and Vincent, and his sisters Dympna and Imelda.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 30, 2007 10:14:59 GMT
I had the privilege of working with Joe on several occasions over the years. He was always the quintessential perfect gentleman, Unlike some I could mention, Joe always considered himself part of a band, he was never big headed about himself. Joe did a lot of charity work behind the scenes and often combined his love of golf with some good cause or other and with that "ear to ear" smile, it was hard to say no to Joe lol. My heart felt condolences to his brother Ben and all his family and friends Larry. Although we have known each other since the late 70s I never actually got to gig with him on stage proper, the closet was playing with a relief band in the Premier Hall in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, before his band came on. Despite the fact we were using their PA his band made us sound very thinny when they took over  |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 30, 2007 18:30:30 GMT
What a really sad time this is for entertainers not only in this country but worldwide Joe Dolan was 1 of life`s true gentlemen not many can claim to be a legend in his own lifetime but Joe Dolan most certainly was,his live shows were just brilliant and a lot of us entertainers owe him a huge debt of gratitude,how many of us still sing his songs or are asked to do his songs He leaves behind a massive void in our business. Rest in peace Joe weegeo I still do a lot of his songs in my regular gig shows, the only time I don't do any is when I do the Elvis show. But now that I think of it Joe did a wonderful recording of Suspicious Minds, at least I think he did, he certainly did in his live shows in the 90s. Anyway, so when I do my EP show tomorrow night I will mention about Joe and this song. Joe definitely did a terrific version of My Way back in the late 60s, which he did actually record. |
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Post by paulhcctt on Dec 31, 2007 5:27:59 GMT
sorry guys, but i have to comment on this.
I am fortunate to be in a position where i know the dolan family personally, and gig with 2 members of Joes band on a regular basis, a little 3 piece called "Cover Story" which consists of myself (Guitar) Ray Dolan (Drums) and Adrian Dolan (Bass).
Joe, was always a gentleman, always smiling, and a warm soul and very humurous man to be around, a keen golfer, and a very charitable man.
he will be sadly missed by all his fans, yet i am sure that as musicians, we can keep his memory living on by performing his songs, and passing his music onto younger generations.
He will be sadly missed.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Dec 31, 2007 8:42:14 GMT
You are very welcome to post your comments Paul and we appreciate you doing so. Joe was a true gent, that's for sure. As I said before we met up with him last March at Dublin Ferry Port when we were on our way to London, Joe was off to Cheltenham Races where he was gigging. Here's one of the photos that was taken that morning.  |
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Post by murphy on Dec 31, 2007 9:17:25 GMT
Strangely enough I was going home for a few days & had just got off the plane at Dublin Airport when I got a text saying that Joe needed prayers & was desperately ill. Within the hour a second text informed me of his passing......stunned.
Although he had been in & out of hospital over the last few weeks he was confident of making a full recovery & getting back on the road. Alas, none of us know what is planned for us in the great scheme of things but suffice to say Joe's legacy will be with us for many many years to come.
Deepest condolences to Ben & Helen, Adrian, Ray & the Dolan family.
A fitting, dignified & emotional send off from the "people of Mullingar" was only to be expected.
R.I.P.
ps. There are some very nice Bebo tribute sites if anyone is interested.
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Post by jacqui01 on Dec 31, 2007 12:48:42 GMT
I would also like to express my Sympathy at the very sad passing of the Great Joe Dolan, I never had the pleasure to see him perform, but have grown up listening to his music from a young age, my Mum was a very big, big fan of his.
His music has influenced a great many singers, and I know it will be sung for many years to come.
Condolences to all who knew him, may he Rest in Peace.
Jacqui
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Post by Tubbs on Jan 1, 2008 11:45:49 GMT
Great pic of you and the great man pat, i'm sure you'll treasure it!!  |
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jan 1, 2008 12:06:30 GMT
I sure will. Little did I know the added significances it would have when we took it.
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