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A Cherished Melody Brought Back To Life In An Acapella Form

Jesse Winchester was a not so known famous Singer and songwriter who wrote many hits. His songs were recorded by Don Henley, Jimmy Buffet, The Everly brothers, and other famous singers. One of his famous songs that did not get the recognition it deserved was Sham A Ling Dong Ding. Elvis Costello did a stage concert on Youtube and Jesse Winchester sang this song. People were left in tears. Well soon a quartet did the song and its harmonies brings you to a heartfelt place as the songs words play. First go to YouTube and listened to Jesse Winchester song Sham A Ling Dong Ding performed on stage with Elvis Costello. After hearing and taking in the meaning and harmony of the song then go to YouTube and type in Sham A Ling Dong Ding Doubledouble qurartet and listen to their rendition of this song in Acapella. Truly amazing... Jesse Winchester's music will live on. Also here are a few hits from Jesse. I wave bye bye, Little glass of wine, Tennessee Waltz, and many others. Inspired by Jack Ellison Poem Acapella Groups. Michael Tor

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Line Gauthier

Date: 10/8/2022 4:29:00 PM

Sweet song ~ really enjoyed

Michael Tor
Date: 10/15/2022 3:58:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed Line...

Bill Baker

Date: 10/3/2022 7:35:00 AM

Thanks for the tribute to Jesse Winchester. I'm a fan of acapella and quartet music. Thanks for sharing the links, my friend. Have a musical day! Bill

Michael Tor
Date: 10/15/2022 3:58:00 PM

Thank you Bill hope you enjoyed my friend...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2022 10:31:00 AM

well now, that was sure nothing like My Ding a Ling, a song my stepdad loved to hear me play on my record player . I went to listen to the writer of the song and I really loved his way of singing it. So sweet and mild like those balladeers from the 60's and 70's, there were so many great soft singers back then. Just beautiful, Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/15/2022 3:57:00 PM

Thank you Andrea so glad you enjoyed it is beautiful...

Anil Deo

Date: 9/29/2022 1:30:00 PM

I am gonna love my homework. Thanks Michael. shalom shalom

Michael Tor
Date: 9/30/2022 10:27:00 AM

Shalom my friend. I hope you enjoy. God bless you my friend...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/24/2022 11:20:00 AM

Very cool! I just listened to both.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/24/2022 4:38:00 PM

That's wonderful Kim hoped you enjoyed.. God bless you...

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/24/2022 6:19:00 AM

You educate us again Michael. Thank you :) LA

Michael Tor
Date: 9/24/2022 4:37:00 PM

Your so sweet with your comment Linda. Thank you for your kind words. God bless you...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/23/2022 12:41:00 PM

Very informative work. I will have to look it up. I enjoyed reading this one. The name of the song reads like it came during my years of growing up. LOL..Songs like "I Told The Witch Doctor I Was In Love With You", "How High's The Water Momma", etc. LOL..I looked up the lyrics to the song and it is a very good poem. Your visit to my page added a new dimension. Sara

Michael Tor
Date: 9/23/2022 12:57:00 PM

Thank you Sara I am sure you will love this. I hope your son is doing well...

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/22/2022 11:39:00 AM

Lovely song, great voice...thanks for the intro, Michael. ;o)

Michael Tor
Date: 9/22/2022 7:33:00 PM

Your welcome my friend...

Sotto Poet

Date: 9/21/2022 1:43:00 PM

You did a fantastic job penning this, Michael. It made me think of certain earlier encounters and occurrences. Without a question, smiling came from remembering such incredible events. It's literally enabling history's acoustics to overflow into a magical feeling of these lovely eras uttering uplifting choruses, which is very amazing. Best regards my friend.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/21/2022 5:33:00 PM

Lasaad thank you Sir for your comment listen to the music it is awesome but the meaning of the words are heartfelt my friend the new rendition is out of this world...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/20/2022 6:42:00 PM

Biddly-bop-doo-wah! Ram-a-lama-ding-dong, and all that there good stuff. ~ Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 6:45:00 PM

Love Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers Gershon. I will have to look these talented musicians up. Are you pulling my leg? No not you, lol...

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 9/20/2022 1:18:00 PM

When a singer talks to our hearts with his songs, it doesn't matter if he is well-known or not for he is number one for us. I do not know him but the way you talk about this gentleman shows your appreciation for his music. Very informative. my dearest friend, Michael. Be blessed!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 5:38:00 PM

You are so clever in saying this Demetrios because it is true what you say my friend. Please check him out and enjoy his music if you have time my friend. Thanks for stopping by my friend is always a pleasure to read your comments. God bless you Demetrios.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/20/2022 12:05:00 PM

Very informative michael, I too hadn't heard of him, will check it out. Tom

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 5:36:00 PM

Tom you will love him. Please check his music out and then listen to the doubledouble quartet do his Sham a ling dong ding they are phenomenal. Thanks for the visit my friend...

Mike Gentile

Date: 9/20/2022 10:45:00 AM

Michael, I did not know him or his music but I will check it out!! Happy Tuesday !!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 10:48:00 AM

Thank you Dear Mike. Yes Please listen to what I wrote and my favorite song from Jesse is I wave bye bye. Go on YouTube once in YouTube type in I wave bye bye to listen to another amazing song by him. Little glass of wine is also wonderful Mike. Thanks for stopping by and checking Jesse's music you wont be dissapointed my friend...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/20/2022 9:20:00 AM

Nicely written, Michael. Brought back some old memories for me. I was familiar with Winchester's songs, but not his name. We most often associate a song with its singer, naturally.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 10:42:00 AM

Thank you Milton. I am sure the memories were wonderful to reflect on. These harmonies of the past transcend you into a surreal experience of heart warming melodies by these amazing tenors.Have a wonderful day my friend...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/20/2022 9:11:00 AM

If I understood it well, here is a quartet with a song but no instruments. Perfect pitch and harmony. Superb singing.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 10:43:00 AM

Yes Victor if you get a chance please listen to it. Your heart will be touched...

Valsa George

Date: 9/20/2022 8:24:00 AM

Your penchant for music is so obvious from a few of your recent posts..... Michael. Yes, music calms the mind and elevates us to an ethreal plane. Beautiful tribute to Jesse !

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 10:44:00 AM

Thank you Dear if you have a moment Valsa please listen to the song and then the tenors rendition, I am sure you will be touched by the words and harmony... God bless you...

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 9/20/2022 7:17:00 AM

Michael one of your finest qualities is your voracious search for the beautiful.Thanks for sharing.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/20/2022 10:46:00 AM

Touching comment Vickey. You know me so well. I am glad you find beauty in it, because you are absolutely right that is why I share. god bless you for your understanding...