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2020 Glastonbury Fest

Dancing and singing along with the rest With the sun beaming down It’s Glasto at its very best **** The teatime slot my favourite spot Iconic performances from idols past Still going strong as they sing all night long Never dreaming their fame it would last **** Sir Tom at 80 still wowing the crowds his voice so strong may he go on and on **** Resplendent in pink Dame Shirl gives a twirl that young lass from Wales with her voice she regales **** Dear Dolly lifts the crowd still begging Jolene **** Whilst Kenny is lamenting Lucille **** And sweet Caroline Well she's a favourite of mine Still shines like a Diamond Sweet Neil **** Barry alone now still reaching those highs seeing their smiles as he looks to the skies **** And Lionel still able to go All Night Long strutting the stage like a man half his age **** Sweet Kylie petite A perfect package complete **** Nile Rodgers and Chic sing along to Le Freak Nile is such a cool bloke his look so unique **** Then finally the master As darkness descends On that stage he appears and for many brings tears For just like Major Tom his soul has moved on but his genius survives in every word of every song **** Not even Covid 19 Could ever stop this show As I behold the very best of 2020 Glastonbury Fest... Written at 3.00 am this morning on 30th June 2020 after watching and dancing and singing to Glastonbury 2020 those images still rocking in my head… *Glastonbury is considered to be one of the biggest and finest music festivals in the world today. 2020 would have been 50 years since its humble beginnings in 1970. The brainchild of Michael Eavis a farmer from Somerset England, who decided to host an al fresco concert himself after see Led Zeppelin at an open air festival. First artists to appear were Marc Bolan and Al Stewart 1970 ~ Attendance 1,500 ~ tickets price £1 with free milk from the Farm 2019 ~ ticket price £248 ~ capacity 203,000 ~ 135.000 tickets sold in under 36 minutes… Contest STRAND completely new 3 Sponsor Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION

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James Fraser

Date: 11/30/2020 12:40:00 PM

Most definitely the best Music Festival in the World. Let's hope 'Covid Chaos' goes away that hopefully 2021/22 shall see the best yet to give some cheer back to the music mass and others. I think many would welcome this. Terrific piece Ann, but I'm insanely biased as I love Music, James :) X

Ann Gilmour
Date: 11/30/2020 1:04:00 PM

Me too, though I never visited Glastonbury I always enjoy watching on TV. I had several concerts booked this year at the Royal Albert Hall, ie, Brian Wilson, Frankie Vallie and Jools Holland, but they have now been rescheduled for summer next year. I have also just booked to take my grandson to see Eric Clapton at the RAH in May, so fingers crossed this will go ahead. Glad you enjoyed my poem James and thank you for your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/10/2020 4:42:00 PM

It sounds like you were able to vicariously live through the festivals of the past, so I am glad to hear it.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/10/2020 5:14:00 PM

Oh it was so much fun Caren and I thoroughly enjoyed it. With kindest thoughts Ann

Eric Boddie

Date: 6/30/2020 10:56:00 PM

ann we wont be stopped....covids a flop....so i will go, i will shop....and bottles will pop....because i will reach the top....i will harvest the crop....for just as every hip has a hop....my boom will forever bop....so very nice ann....;)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/1/2020 6:52:00 PM

Hi Eric, wow your comments are certainly unique and great to hear my friend. Take care Eric and keep on bopping never stopping... With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2020 5:23:00 PM

I can just imagine you dancing and singing away to the music at the weekend,,, despite covid the show must go on and it was wonderful to see past performances.! I have never been tempted to go to Glastonbury but caught Bowie's performance at the weekend ... he was better then than when we had seen him in Birmingham years ago, :-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/1/2020 6:48:00 PM

Yes it was great to see all the "oldies" still giving their all, I loved it Jan. Bowie was a favourite of my son and I found his performance quite mesmorising - Neil would have loved it. I thoroughly enjoyed Glasto from the comfort of my home. Thinking of you this coming week Jan. With kindest thoughts and hugs Ann xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/30/2020 2:15:00 PM

I am always impressed when I see thousands of drunken Welsh singing in harmony! Beats the Mormon Tabernacle Choir any day! Aloha! Rico

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/1/2020 6:44:00 PM

haha... that is funny Rico. Thank you for your visit and comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/30/2020 2:26:00 AM

Sadly I've never been Ann, my daughters friend went a couple of years back said it was an amazing experience. Wow, how the prices have jumped. Good luck in the contest Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/30/2020 2:31:00 AM

me neither Tom, but oh I wish I had! I watched TV on Sunday and it was fantastic looking back on all those fabulous performances, with Daivd Bowie's performance in 2000 in it's entirety, wow that was amazing... Thanks Tom with kindest thoughts Ann xx