Badfinger – I Won’t Forget You

I had the pleasure of corresponding with Bob Jackson, former member of Badfinger many years ago and found him to be a lovely person. If you don’t know the story, Badfinger were signed to the Beatles Apple records and had hits such as “Without You”, “Baby Blue” and “No Matter What”. Unfortunately, tragedy plagued the band such as financial difficulties, mismanagement and an apathetic public, resulting in the suicides of chief songwriter Pete Ham in 1975 and then, Tom Evans a few years later. You can read about the group in Dan Manitovas excellent book “Without You” which stands a s a cautionary tale on the dark side of the music business.

Bob write a beautiful song in tribute to Pete, “I Won’t Forget You”. It is this live performance that features original members Joey Molland and Mike Gibbins. I hope you enjoy it!

Sunshine always follows rainy skies…

Howdy buckaroos! Betcha been wondering what your old pal Walter’s been up to. What happened to the blog? Why isn’t he writing anymore? What is he doing?

Actually, not much to be honest with you. Except working the night shift at my job, sleeping days and being a walking zombie most of the time. Who would have thought that life and fortunes could take so many ups and downs. The past year has seen so many changes that it’s enough to make your head spin. Yet here I am, still standing. When I was a little kid, life seemed so simple, a straight path.  School, college, work, marriage, kids and a whole adventure ahead. Nobody told me it would be like this. I sometimes sit down and wonder what life would have been like if i  hadn’t made the choices I had, taken this fork in the road over that one. It’s crazy. You can’t live in regret but at the same time, I realize I could have had it so much easier. Even at my last job, If only I had done this better, worked harder, acted more polished. And what of the other jobs I passed through? I could have done so much better and yet I realize the mistakes I made. Such is life i suppose.

So I’m going to raise a glass to past glories and past failures. I equally value the lessons and the experiences each has provided. A toast to those I got to know on the journey and hopes that many will continue to get on the bus and that others will reappear in the future. And to you, dear reader, for following me and allowing me this simple indulgence.

Cheers!

Cheers!