There are three noteable birthdays today from the world of music. This post is my present to one of them - Peter Andre (38). I say the world of music, but Peter only gets to claim a peripheral association with this particular world. Yes, he's made lots of money and he has shows on TV, but I would like to draw his attention to a great voice and a great musician, who also share his birthday today.
Josh Groban is 30 today. The music he performs is not always my cup of tea - a bit middle of the road for my liking. However, there is little dispute that he does possess a great voice. You will have heard it before, though you may not recognise his name - 'You raise me up' was a big hit for him. Anyway, as an example of his vocal talents (and to show Peter how it is done), here is a fine offering from the man himself...
And, at exactly twice Josh's age - celebrating his 60th birthday today - is a man who could pen a great hit - Steve Harley. I have had the good fortune to see him playing live at the Reading Rock Festival in 1983. There is one particular hit song that he will forever be associated with, and for very good reason. It has sweet harmonies, a gorgeous little guitar solo and a famous melancholic vocal...
So, happy birthday to Josh (30) and Steve (60). See, Peter - that's how it should be done. Now go and get a proper job and stop pretending to be a singer. Not even Derren Brown (who celebrates his 40th birthday today) could convince me to appreciate Peter's output.
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