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Gehan Gunasekera
Australia
Приєднався 29 січ 2017
Down In The Riverina sung by Gehan & The Drifters (Griffith)
1974 was when this song was released by Jade Hurley, in celebration of The Riverina which includes some fabulous towns including Griffith NSW. As a member of the Band The Drifters (Griffith) this song featured heavily on our set lists for the year 1974.
If you are from Griffith, or lived in Griffith, please share this tribute with all those fellow Griffith lovers!!
Happy to hear from all those Griffithians, near and far!! Drop by and say hello!
Enjoy!
If you are from Griffith, or lived in Griffith, please share this tribute with all those fellow Griffith lovers!!
Happy to hear from all those Griffithians, near and far!! Drop by and say hello!
Enjoy!
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One Last Kiss Sung By Gehan Gunasekera & The Drifters Griffith
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This is a vintage Bobby Vee (1961) song written by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse but gained a second surge of popularity when it was picked up by 2SM in Sydney. I was playing with a Griffith Band in the '70s & '80s and this song was featured on our set lists back in the day. The Band comprised of myself (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Don Mitchel (Vocals & Bass), Derry Jazzpriza (Percussion & Vocals)...
No One Will Ever Know Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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You know I love my ballads, and here is a beautiful ballad written by Fred Rose and Mel Forre, back in 1945, and first recorded by Roy Acuff in August of 1945. This song has been recorded by so many talented singers too many to list, but this version, is my tribute to a hugely popular Australian Pop & Country singer, Frank Ifield, who we lost a few days ago (18th May 2024). I had the pleasure o...
Sweet Adorable You Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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This beautiful Thomas Baker Knight composition was recorded by Eddy Arnold and released this day in 1964. This singing troubadour (Me) thanks you for allowing me the indulgence of singing and dedicating this lovely ballad, to my dearest and precious Judy, who's birthday which falls on the day that this song was released. Judy, I hope you enjoy this song recorded just for you and for everybody e...
Roses Are Red (My Love) Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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"Roses Are Red (My Love)" is a popular song composed by Al Byron and Paul Evans. It was originally recorded by Bobby Vinton, backed by Robert Mersey and his Orchestra, in New York City in February 1962, and released in April 1962, and the song was his first hit. The song was recorded by Jim Reeves in 1963 and released on the album Gentleman Jim, one of the last albums released while he was stil...
Whispering Pines Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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Here's another lovely Johnny Horton ballad, written by Howard Crockett in November 1958, and recorded by Jonny Horton in December 1958. This is a nostalgic hit from my very very young years, hearing it over the air waves of Radio Ceylon, and featured on many a request program. Hope you like my cover of this lovely ballad. Vocals; Gehan Gunasekera
All For The Love Of A Girl (Cover Sung By Gehan Gunasekera)
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This song was written and recorded by the late Johnny Horton, on the 29th of April 1953. It has since been covered by several artistes including Johnny Rebb. Miki & Griff, Roy Drusky, Claude King and Lobo. The song had some success which gave Johnny the opportunity to record hits such as "Battle Of New Orleans", "North To Alaska" and "Honky Tonk Man" among several of his hits. On the 5th of Nov...
Before The Next Teardrop Falls Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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Dedicate this recording to my good friend and classmate at St Joseph's college Christopher Ekanayake, to whom I promised to upload for several years ago!! Here it is Christo, finally made it, and I hope you sing along with me, as we used to, back in the day!!! This beautiful ballad, is an American country and pop song written by Vivian Keith and Ben Peters back in 1967, and most famously record...
Before This Day Ends Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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This song recorded by Eddy Arnold was written by Roy Drusky, Marie Wilson and Vic McAlpin and was first released by George Hamilton IV in 1960, and covered by Eddy that same year, with Chect Atkins on guitar and also producing the session, which included "Just Out Of Reach" on the flip side of this track.
Around The World Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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"Around the World" is the theme tune from the 1956 movie Around the World in 80 Days. In the film, only an instrumental version of the song appeared, although the vocal version has become the better known one. The song was written by Harold Adamson and Victor Young. Nat King Cole - recorded his version on the 8th of August 1957, and this is my cover of this lovely ballad. I have to mention some...
Dream Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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Birthday greeting to dear Camanie little sister to my good friend and dear classmate the late Kapila De Silva. "Dream", sometimes referred to as "Dream (When You're Feeling Blue)", is a jazz and pop standard with words and music written by Johnny Mercer in 1944. He originally wrote it as a theme for his radio program. It has been performed by many artists, with the most popular versions of this...
Just The Way You Look Tonight Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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This is my dedication to everyone who listens to my uploads, that some enjoy and others, perhaps not so much! I sincerely wish everyone, a happy Valentines day, and for some it may be a bitter sweet day, and I hope your memories of the one you love, will warm your heart to the music of this song! This romantic song, is a song from the film Swing Time that was performed by Fred Astaire and compo...
A Little Bit Of Soap (A Cliff Foenander Cover) sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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"A Little Bit of Soap", written by Bert Berns (aka Bert Russell), was a song, first sung in a bluesy soul style by the Jarmels, who reached number 12 with it in September 1961 and number 7 on the R&B charts. The song has been covered by many other artists. In 1963, Cliff Foenander joined the Hong Kong based group The Fabulous Echoes and they built a solid fan base in Hong Kong, the Philippines,...
Mary's Boy Child Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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This song, also known as "Mary's Little Boy Child", is a 1956 Christmas song, written by Jester Hairston. It is widely performed as a Christmas carol. Harry Belafonte heard the song being performed by the Schumann's Hollywood Choir, and sought permission to record it. It was recorded in 1956 and released as a single that year. This version, recorded in 1959 is a cover recorded by Nina & Frederi...
Summer Wine By Gehan Gunasekera
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Here is a song written by Lee Hazlewood. It was originally sung by Suzi Jane Hokom and Lee Hazlewood in 1966, but it was made famous by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood in 1967. I first heard this back in 1968 when it was sung by Loretta Koch and the Jetliners and featured on their album "Jetliners At The Taj" Hope you enjoy this version sung with the help of Memphis Mae (&Johnny Trouble group o...
Cuando Sali De Cuba Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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Cuando Sali De Cuba Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
True Love Sung By Gehan Gunasekera and Gale Cooper
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True Love Sung By Gehan Gunasekera and Gale Cooper
True Love Sung By Gehan Gunasekera and Gale Cooper
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True Love Sung By Gehan Gunasekera and Gale Cooper
New World In The Morning Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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New World In The Morning Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
There's A Goldmine In The Sky sung by Gehan Gunasekera
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There's A Goldmine In The Sky sung by Gehan Gunasekera
There's A Goldmine In The Sky Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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There's A Goldmine In The Sky Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
The Door To Paradise Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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The Door To Paradise Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
The French Song Sung by Gehan Gunasekera
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The French Song Sung by Gehan Gunasekera
To Each His Own Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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To Each His Own Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
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That Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine Sung By Gehan Gunasekera
Welcome Home Mr. Blues by Gehan Gunasekera (A Hank Locklin Cover)
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Welcome Home Mr. Blues by Gehan Gunasekera (A Hank Locklin Cover)
Dream World (A Tribute To Desmond Kelly) By Gehan Gunasekera
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Dream World (A Tribute To Desmond Kelly) By Gehan Gunasekera
Sounds good nice recording.
Beautiful voice so gentle ❤❤❤
Beautifull song my brother Keith’s favourite song
It's lovely, I enjoyed every bit of it. May be I will listen ro lt over and over again later Thank you Gehan This is a grandma of 79 enjoying your singing
Spot on nice song and lovely presentation,🪗🪗🪗 Mick = 139
Superb, unusual beautiful voice Can listen over and over again
Very nice 👍 song.
This i send. My girl. Maria sutton from london today
WHAT EVER COME WHERE EVER ,JOYLIFE POSSITIVE POSSIBLE FOREVER ,ACTUAL PARK PARADISE ON EARTH ,LUCAS 23 ,43 ,❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂😂
Good rendition
She still wears my until Now ❤❤❤💯🥂
I love it 😀 😍 ❤ ♥ 💕 💓
Nice one 😊
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Hi Gehan .... a blast from the past - you're still sounding great! Where are you now? From Daryl Waide
Lovely song Gehan enjoyed it. You sound different with this song. Nice to try out something new. Well done !!! Best wishes.
As good as ever 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏
Your information is very accurate and you have a very pure voice
Are you the same person who is an Assoc. Professor at Auckland Uni?
Beautiful rendition of a classic. Loved it.
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.....mice song , like it !!🙏
Beautiful…loved it 🥰
Beautiful rendition of an old classic…brings nostalgic memories…great voice and love your singing…
Beautiful ! good tribute to an Elvis classic
beautiful
great song
Suot ko pa rin Yung wedding ring namin Ng asawa ko khit nakipaghiwalay na sya sa akin
And I wear your ring Maria ❤❤❤❤
For you my love ❤Maria my sweetheart ❤Forever I’ll be true to you ❤
Beautiful!
Very beautiful Gehan! ❤️
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Beautiful song enjoyed it very much.
Profound nostalgia ❤ I was 7 when my family visited friends in Jamaica and stayed there briefly before heading for New Jersey USA. That was about June - August 1970.
super - as usual 🤙
Beautiful ballad dear Gehan. Sung soulfully bringing out the emotion of the song.awesome presentation on the whole. 🙏🙌❤🤝
Սխալ հաճախականություն է,սխալ միտում,թարկեք🎉
Birthday greetings to Judy! As always, a great cover, enjoyed listening 😊
very nice
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nic😅e song.i love it. thanks for sharing
nic😅e song. i love it.thanks for sharing.
VERY very good job Gehan ! 👍👍 You've got a new supporter !! I just subscribed to your channel. BIG like 16 I wish you all the best from Flanders/Belgium ….. Fons.
Beautiful song, well presented in your distinctive style. Well done, Gehan.👏👏👍👍
Love you always 😂😂😂❤❤❤
super
A beautiful cover…loved it! Thanks so much for the music Gehan!🎉❤