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My mom passed away last year and strangely enough her favourite song came on the radio today.
Just think of the good memories and her foresight to give you good music tastes and even introducing you to music.
It is a relief when the suffering is over, Rest in peace.
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OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Mongoose
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Date: July 3, 2016 22:54
My mom passed away on Friday, at the age of 85, from complications of leukemia.
I wanted to give a shout out in memory of her, because if it were not for my mom, it would have taken me a lot more time to discover:
Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, James Brown, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Lee Dorsey, Junior Walker, the Ikettes, and many more Motown and Stax/Volt stars.
She was a piano teacher, always supported anything I did with music (degree, bands, all of it), and loved to dance around the room to her music. When I was a kid, she always found a dollar somewhere for me to go out and buy a 45 record.
After a lot of pain, she is finally free.
Thanks, mom, for everything.
I wanted to give a shout out in memory of her, because if it were not for my mom, it would have taken me a lot more time to discover:
Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, James Brown, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Lee Dorsey, Junior Walker, the Ikettes, and many more Motown and Stax/Volt stars.
She was a piano teacher, always supported anything I did with music (degree, bands, all of it), and loved to dance around the room to her music. When I was a kid, she always found a dollar somewhere for me to go out and buy a 45 record.
After a lot of pain, she is finally free.
Thanks, mom, for everything.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
KatieGirl
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:05
So sorry for your loss. Moms are everything.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
latebloomer
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:07
Aw Mongoose, I'm so sorry for your loss. But it's good that your mom had a long life filled with music and she was able to pass that gift along to you. Stay strong.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
shattered
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:09
A mom and a friend.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Shezeboss
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:33
I think of you and your Mom. Courage. My mom is 86 and I wanna share a little bit of your pain. Courage. And remember all her eternal music !
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:37
Sorry about your loss, Mongoose.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
stonesrule
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:54
Mongoose, your mother raised a good child!
And she had wonderful taste in music...I play Ray Charles most every day
and I played it for my mother, too.
All best to you.
And she had wonderful taste in music...I play Ray Charles most every day
and I played it for my mother, too.
All best to you.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
DaveG
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Date: July 3, 2016 23:55
So sorry for you. My condolences. Sounds like she was full of life and joy.you are fortunate to have been her child.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
odean73
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:00
Quote
Mongoose
My mom passed away on Friday, at the age of 85, from complications of leukemia.
I wanted to give a shout out in memory of her, because if it were not for my mom, it would have taken me a lot more time to discover:
Ray Charles, Sam & Dave, Otis Redding, James Brown, Joe Tex, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Lee Dorsey, Junior Walker, the Ikettes, and many more Motown and Stax/Volt stars.
She was a piano teacher, always supported anything I did with music (degree, bands, all of it), and loved to dance around the room to her music. When I was a kid, she always found a dollar somewhere for me to go out and buy a 45 record.
After a lot of pain, she is finally free.
Thanks, mom, for everything.
My mom passed away last year and strangely enough her favourite song came on the radio today.
Just think of the good memories and her foresight to give you good music tastes and even introducing you to music.
It is a relief when the suffering is over, Rest in peace.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
SimonN
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:01
Hi Mongoose,
I'm really sorry for you- remember all the great times and smiles that you shared.
I wish you all the best...
Cheers,
Simon.
I'm really sorry for you- remember all the great times and smiles that you shared.
I wish you all the best...
Cheers,
Simon.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
bleedingman
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:14
Sorry for your loss, Mongoose. Take comfort in the fact that she gave you the gift of music, which will help to forever keep her alive in your heart.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Hansman
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:16
My condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.
Lots of strength from here.
Lots of strength from here.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Rolling Hansie
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:34
Very sorry for your loss. Sure hope that you can find some comfort in the music that she brought to you.
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Keep On Rolling
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Keep On Rolling
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: July 4, 2016 00:55
Sorry for your loss, mate.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
swimtothemoon
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Date: July 4, 2016 01:04
As much as you prepare yourself for the inevitable loss of a parent, when the
time arrives it's never easy. You have wonderful memories of your supportive Mom who certainly enhanced your love of music which can never be taken away. My condolences Mongoose.
time arrives it's never easy. You have wonderful memories of your supportive Mom who certainly enhanced your love of music which can never be taken away. My condolences Mongoose.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
steffialicia
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Date: July 4, 2016 01:25
So sorry for your loss. Losing Mom is one of the saddest experiences. Time passing will help you live with this loss and eventually, you will remember her with smiles. Hugs from NY.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
SomeTorontoGirl
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Date: July 4, 2016 01:57
I'm very sorry for your loss, Mongoose, but glad to know you shared a love of music. You'll carry good memories forever.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Mongoose
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Date: July 4, 2016 02:06
Thanks so much, all of you.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
Rolling Stones fans are the best people on earth.
Thanks again for the support.
Mongoose
I've said it before, and I'll say it again.
Rolling Stones fans are the best people on earth.
Thanks again for the support.
Mongoose
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
NICOS
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Date: July 4, 2016 02:36
My Condolences to you Mongoose................you must have a great childhood with your mother..........
Nico
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Nico
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2016-07-04 02:54 by NICOS.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
HonkeyTonkFlash
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Date: July 4, 2016 02:43
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless...
"Gonna find my way to heaven ..."
"Gonna find my way to heaven ..."
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Rockman
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Date: July 4, 2016 02:49
Condolences Mongoose ... seems she was kind...generous and lived her life to a wonderful soundtrack ...
ROCKMAN
ROCKMAN
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
Stonesfan13
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Date: July 4, 2016 02:49
Sorry for your loss. Time heals and memory's are forever!
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
exilestones
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Date: July 4, 2016 03:06
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you are doing well.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
crawdaddy
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Date: July 4, 2016 23:48
So sorry you have lost your Mom Mongoose.
To have lived to 85 is an achievement in itself in my eyes.
Parents can be such an influence on their sons and daughters.
I'm sure your Mom was a big influence to you in music, as well as just making sure you turn out to be a good person.
That's what a Mom is all about.
To have lived to 85 is an achievement in itself in my eyes.
Parents can be such an influence on their sons and daughters.
I'm sure your Mom was a big influence to you in music, as well as just making sure you turn out to be a good person.
That's what a Mom is all about.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
jambay
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Date: July 5, 2016 01:34
Condolences Mongoose
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2016-07-05 10:12 by jambay.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2016-07-05 10:12 by jambay.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
dmay
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Date: July 5, 2016 01:40
Very sorry for your loss. Take care of you and hold close what she gave to you - a world of music to be explored and enjoyed. When you listen, she'll be there along with you.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
stupidguy2
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Date: July 5, 2016 07:01
God bless Mongoose..
Keep her in your heart.. along with her gift of music.. She will live forever in those songs..
I'll play some Ray and Stax for my friends tonight in her honor.
Keep her in your heart.. along with her gift of music.. She will live forever in those songs..
I'll play some Ray and Stax for my friends tonight in her honor.
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
novica
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Date: July 5, 2016 08:11
My condolences Mongoose.
Be strong , cherish the memories...listen to the music...
and find a dollar somewhere ,sometime,go out and buy a 45 record or two....
Be strong , cherish the memories...listen to the music...
and find a dollar somewhere ,sometime,go out and buy a 45 record or two....
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
swiss
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Date: July 5, 2016 12:12
hi Mongoose, so sorry for your loss. I know you'll miss your mother. It sounds like she was a woman who had really good taste, and who was cool, accepting, loving, and had a sense of fun. Take good care of yourself, and thanks for sharing at a time like this.
best wishes,
swiss
best wishes,
swiss
Re: OT - The loss of the world's biggest R&B fan, my mother
Posted by:
with sssoul
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Date: July 5, 2016 12:28
Love & light to her, and to everyone close to her - love & light & mighty fine music
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