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A country boy from the Yorkshire Dales overnight an one hit wonder when appearing on television in the uk's top pop show. 'Thank your lucky stars' This country bumpkin in the big city five star hotel, limousine, the works along with an accent to boot and a new one to learn from the usa, 'Freddy Cannon' from the deep south the top act, along with england's finest. And i was only 19. © Harry J Horsman 2012

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Date: 10/5/2012 4:34:00 AM
Oh wow you can sing too gosh would love to hear that xx soup
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Date: 1/16/2012 1:18:00 PM
A belated congratulations on your win in Nette's "At This Age" contest Harry. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/16/2012 10:49:00 AM
this is a stunning entry...i hope to see there...at the top...harry u have a very pragmatic approach towards life...u r so skilled in ur wrks...i have no wrds to describe ur talents sometimes...cheers!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 1/16/2012 9:34:00 AM
Lovely memory enjoyed from this new one. Big Boss like, love with thanks, bl
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Date: 1/14/2012 12:20:00 PM
CONGRATS HARRY ON AN AWESOME WIN LUV.. I SO REMEMBER HEARING ABOUT FREDDIE "BOON BOOM" CANNON GROWING UP. FABULOUS RISE TO THE TOP .. SOUNDS LIKE A WINNING LIFE ..
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Date: 1/14/2012 7:45:00 AM
Congrats harry on your win.I loved it first time around.
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Date: 1/14/2012 2:28:00 AM
you painted a swell era here, Harry. I felt like u took me back too..Freddy Cannon is gettin a googlin here in a second..I seem to be more and more fascinated by the European's culture...Love the country bumpkin and the accent to boot...great lingo, friend. Much enjoyed..Gwendolen
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Date: 1/14/2012 12:26:00 AM
Hi! my friend, congrats on your win for lovely this one, bl
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Date: 1/13/2012 9:16:00 PM
Whata trip that must have been, Harry. Sounds like your life was less than ordinary. Thanks for sharing this! Cyndi
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Date: 1/13/2012 8:52:00 PM
thank you for reading my poem and may yiou do well in the contest, Jancarl
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Date: 1/13/2012 6:25:00 PM
oh, and I see congrats are in order, and VERY well deserved!! (I think my 45 was better for me than 19 was but 19 had its moments for sure!!)
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Date: 1/13/2012 6:24:00 PM
Harry, what the heck? Were you semi famous at one time?? Did I get that right? Please give me the scoop!!! I really love this!
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Date: 1/13/2012 5:50:00 PM
You must have had some idea how Susan Boyle felt up on stage in front of that audience. Congratulations on your win with this entry.
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Date: 1/13/2012 3:50:00 PM
Interesting information..Reads like a winner for the contest..Thanks for stopping by, reading and commenting on my work..Sara
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Date: 1/13/2012 2:27:00 PM
Sweeet 19.....lovely time Harry.:) Thank you for reeding my poem today.oxox love Anne-Lise- ps.good luck in the contest!
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Date: 1/13/2012 10:16:00 AM
If I had an age to high light it would be this one,48. The age God started talking.
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Date: 1/13/2012 9:17:00 AM
Those are really awesome experiences for a 19 year old from country side harry.Enjoyed the read.Best wishes.
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