Blog 5 - Write about an artist or celebrity you admire
Hello class!
This week we are writing about an artist or a
celebrity that you admire. An engaging topic where you can present your
personal likes regarding people you cherish and honour. You can include some of
his/her present and/or past work.
- Who he/she is. (Short biography).
- Where he/she has performed. (Examples of their work).
- Why you like her/him.
- Include his/her images, videos, album list or similar.
For the present task, you need to write 150 to 155 words. Pay attention to misspellings, grammar errors and vocabulary. Do not forget to post three (3) comments on your classmate’s posts and one (1) on mine as well (25 words as a minimum!) Try to use the structures we have learned in previous lessons and all the English you know. DO NOT USE GOOGLE TRANSLATOR TO DO YOUR ENTRY. Give it a crack and good luck on your task! :)
B. J. Thomas.
My dad used to have a remarkable LP disc collection. Among some that I remember the most is Mr. B. J. Thomas. Dad had his Songs and Christmas LP. All songs where very quiet and simply beautiful. Later in life, I had the chance to buy a disc on my own. One day, I went to our local Disc store 'O'Higgins' and bought a CD that happened to be 'on sale' so I paid a very affordable price.
This CD has been part of my personal collection ever since. His work is called 'Home where I belong' Which is a gospel-like featured. It contains 10 tunes where with a magnificent voice and a peaceful pace tells of his hopes and longing for a better future.
He was always ranked as a 'gentleman'. Many people recalls him as
a positive and attentive person. Many artists refer him as a 'really joyful and polite
singer'..'a real gent' some other say.
He passed away last May 29th. I was really touched by the news but happy to know that he went 'Home where he belongs'.
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ReplyDeleteI think the musica is cultural and passing it on from generation to generation is important to keep the voices of artists and musical genres alive.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like the song "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head" by B.J Thomas, because the beat makes me happy. What's your favorite song, teacher?
I'm surprised to know that you know him. I have many favourites but I should say that 'Common ground' is on the top list!
DeleteIt's great idolize a person not only talented, but also with many positive qualities. In addition, it's wonderful that inherited the taste for B. J. Thomas. No doubt, the songs on the album 'on sale' will accompany you forever.
ReplyDeleteI already knew several of its songs, but I didn't relate them to the same person. Besides that "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head" is a very known song, and very catchy too.
ReplyDeleteI love how you write your admiration for B.J. Thomas. You can tell that it is an inherited admiration because you can feel the bond between the singer and the relationship with your father.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know B.J. Thomas, but the way you wrote and described his mucisa I got an idea of what it should be. I create great expectations.
ReplyDeleteI did not hear nothing about B.J.Thomas. But from what you say he seems to be a very respected and loved artist by his peers. I am probably going to listen his music.
ReplyDeleteI thought I didn't know B. J. Thomas, but when I googled him, I realized that Billy Joel has a cover of his song "Don't Worry Baby". I didn't know the original was his, that's interesting to know.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever heard him, but it's emotional to see what you write! the artists who provoke us emotions are special!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, it´s the first time I have heard the artist mentioned. Maybe I know some of his songs but I didn´t knew they were from him. Anyways I would like to listen to new music so I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteMany times we know singers thanks to our family, they are a part of our life thanks to the family and then they become our favourites. In my case, I don't know B.J. Thomas but I would like to know more about him.
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ReplyDeleteI did not know this artist, the type gospel music is really touching, I think that's what I value most of the artists, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeletei never heard of him, seriously. But i am interested in, maybe i listen a few song of him. I really like how the music its passes from generation other generation, when you listen this old music its like a time machine jaja.
ReplyDeleteI have never listened to one of his songs, but it is amazing how artists can make us feel through the music, it is a really beautiful art !!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know BJ thomas but my uncle is a big fan of him, he tell me that B. J was amazing and like your father he have a disc collection too.
ReplyDeleteI think i heard about him before, but i'm not sure at all. Anyways, it's time to investigate his music, maybe I might like it :D !
ReplyDeleteI like that music can make us feel emotions and sometimes the music of a singer is so unique that is hard to replace with another one. I didn't know anything about B.J Thomas, he seems a nice human by your comments. I like discover new musicians so I'm gonna listen some of his songs later.
ReplyDeleteI didn´t know him, so thank you for present him to the class, i am going to listening his music when i could. See you the next week teacher
ReplyDeleteI never listened the music of B.J. Thomas, but after read yor post we can know that he was a great apport to the music and a great model to follow like artist and person. Is very wonderfull know that you admirate him thanks to your exeriance with your father.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know B.J. Thomas, but I don't think it would be an artist that I would listen to in my free time.
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