Hello all,

Well as Frank Sinatra once sang "And now the end is near" It looks like the world is getting better, albeit slowly.

I have been playing some of my favourite live shows and find it difficult to list my favourites. However, like most of us ardent admirer's I have had the pleasure and I mean real pleasure in seeing this magnificent performer on many occasions (all over the world). Some of these concerts were exhilarating.

So for me the 70s Royal Albert Hall concerts, in the amazing green and pearl dress were breath-taking, I saw so many and on several occasions would watch the matinee performances and then the later show.

Between the 70s and the 20s too many to mention, but I loved the Royal Festival hall concerts. The 2005 Royal Variety Performance was outstanding.

I think my favourite thus far ( and I personally believe she should have stopped after this one ) is the BBC Electric Proms. This is the Dame at her finest reaching what I believe was the pinnacle of her career.

Her finest work to date for me is "The Performance "

I am a music fanatic, and love most genres ( with exception of Country & Western) sorry.

Again when I hear this lady sing and the pure pleasure I get, well lets say its immeasurable.

This year God willing I will be celebrating a very special birthday. I will be celebrating with the man who has been the love of my life, by my side for the past 44 years.

I hope you've enjoyed this trip down memory lane.

Love & hugs

Jay1