Gransnet forums

Chat

RIP Jack Jones

(32 Posts)
Kate1949 Thu 24-Oct-24 22:17:24

Anyone remember him? Lovely soothing voice.

Dempie55 Sun 27-Oct-24 15:52:04

He had a long term relationship with Susan George in the 1970s. There’s a video of them singing together on YouTube- she has a fairly forgettable voice.

Tenko Sun 27-Oct-24 18:12:58

HelterSkelter1

An american singer Tenko. As said above lovely voice. Very popular. Has just died from leukaemia at 86. Lots to read about him on the internet of course. Had 6 wives!!

Thank you

Cumbrianmale56 Sun 27-Oct-24 19:39:57

It's interesting Jack Jones grew up in the rock and roll era, but instead of wanting to be the next Elvis, he chose easy listening instead and covering other musicians songs in this style. Not really a singer I know a massive amount about, but he was popular on the live circuit and on television for decades.

Daddima Sun 27-Oct-24 21:17:22

Suzysues

My dad loved his music. He used to sing all the songs to us. I loved the song "Wives and Lovers"
youtu.be/mZbusN-n8rE?si=sT81OMztCJb9Phx2

But have you listened to the lyrics?
‘ Day after day, there are girls at the office
And men will always be men.
Don’t send him off with your hair still in curlers
You may not see him again’!

But he was so gorgeous, I’ll forgive him!

( And I am reminded of my friend’s mum, mother of six, who took off the apron and put on pearls and lipstick every night before daddy came home )

Bluecat Sun 27-Oct-24 21:26:12

I saw him on stage many years ago. Such a velvety voice and such a good-looking man.

Granmarderby10 Mon 28-Oct-24 04:43:48

I remember listening to his LP titled “Bread Winners” it was cover versions of the soft rock band Bread - always loved those songs and they take me right back to about 1973/4 aged 12 or 13🫠