Tag: inspired
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Fill your heart with love songs inspired by real life – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] Love is in the air at Prairie Theatre Exchange tonight, where Winnipeg pianist Paul De Gurse will lead an ensemble performing songs inspired by real-life love stories. Julia Davis (vocals), Jerilyn Bulaong (vocals), Duncan Cox (guitar and other instruments, vocals) and Patricia Vanuci (cello) will join De Gurse on such hits as These Eyes…
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Mum’s the word: The women who inspired some of the greatest literary works | Books | Entertainment
[ad_1] Clara Miller painted on her wedding courtesy of the National Trust. Inset, daughter Agatha aged 36 (Image: National Trust) Too often female authors are defined solely by their relationships with the men in their lives, lovers and husbands foremost. But how about the women who feature most prominently in their stories? Visiting Tate St…
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The hedgehog called Peggy who helped heal hearts and inspired a memoir | Books | Entertainment
[ad_1] Peggy, the hedgehog (Image: ) It was my toddler grandson Billy who first spotted the hedgehog in the autumn of 2021, caught in a net we used to clear debris from our pond. We tried to shake it free but it gave only the slightest tremor. My husband, Kim, is the son of a…
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The Real Ted Hastings – A look at the man who inspired Line Of Duty | Books | Entertainment
[ad_1] Line of Duty: Adrian Dunbar on plans for a new season By the time an exasperated Met Commissioner Sir John Waldron asked Mark to do something about the breakdown in CID discipline, Scotland Yard was staggering from the effects of multiple scandals. Waldron’s invitation to act was the green light for which Mark, then…
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How the Great Fire of London inspired Andrew Taylor’s crime novel The Shadows Of London | Books | Entertainment
[ad_1] The devastation of the Great Fire of London was catastrophic (Image: GETTY) The cracking and roaring of the blaze could be heard 40 miles away in Oxford, like the rushing of a great wind. Lead roofs turned to molten metal rivers, stones splintered and the human victims – officially, there were just six fatalities,…
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Brian May on how Led Zeppelin inspired Freddie Mercury and Queen live | Music | Entertainment
[ad_1] In this week’s episode of Queen The Greatest Live, Brian May and Roger Taylor appear in new filmed interviews below looking back at the band’s epic opening numbers. In the early days with Freddie Mercury and John Deacon this could even be We Will Rock You, which is now saved to the end of…
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Brian May unveils classic Queen song directly inspired by Led Zeppelin | Music | Entertainment
[ad_1] Sir Brian May has been very open about Queen’s biggest influences over the years. Alongside The Beatles, contemporaries Led Zeppelin and their sound was something that Freddie Mercury and the band were striving for themselves. Speaking with Total Guitar, Sir Brian said: “Those guys were not far ahead of us in age, but the…
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Clint Eastwood co-wrote song with Elvis ex inspired by split from King | Music | Entertainment
[ad_1] Over 50 years ago, Miss Tennessee model Linda Thompson moved into Graceland with Elvis Presley following his separation and eventual divorce from Priscilla. After four and a half years, Linda had had enough of the celebrity lifestyle and the couple broke up around Christmas 1976, less than a year before the singer died of…
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Dolly Parton drops birthday single inspired by God’s judgement dream | Music | Entertainment
[ad_1] Dolly, who has spoken of her Christian roots, wrote in her biography: “I’m not that religious, but I’m very, very spiritual. I grew up in very religious surroundings. I grew up with a Bible background, and I’m glad I did. I know my Bible stories.” Her apocalyptic song is from God’s point of view…