Obituary

Dr.Isabella (Bella) Liyanage nee Nallamanikkam, our batch-mate, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Windsor, UK. 'Bella' was married to Dr.Sunil Liyanage, also our Batch-mate.
We convey our condolences on behalf of the batch of 1960 entrants to the Medical Faculty, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
May her Soul Rest in Peace.

Jim Reeves

One of the popular hits of our medical student days. Click on the link below to hear it.

'I love you because ...' – Jim Reeves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1rFiMlhrKA&feature=related

Lily Marlene

Lily Marlene was a popular song among all parties in the conflict during the Second World War. The original was German. There are English, Spanish, Italian and Russian versions. It is a beautiful and catchy melody. Click on each of the following web-sites to hear different versions. I hope you enjoy listening to them. This was popular during our Medical Student days in the early 1960s.

Philip G V

Karaoke German – Spanish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkHPdRLeiD4&feature=related

First recording Melody only

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQIBKFVU25s&feature=related

Lale Anderson – First recording German.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL0KniirXHM&feature=related

English soldiers version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0P_m7SZBvQ&feature=related

Later English version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDun3fVUcy4&feature=related

Another Christmas song composed in the 1950s

Two versions of 'Away in a manger'. Click on each of the links below separately.

Away in a manger – Celtic woman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOJb6uOF05Q&feature=related

Karaoke version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y91yNsdrE4&feature=related

The Little Drummer Boy - A Christmas favourite

The little drummer boy – Sung by Charlotte Church

Click on the web-link at the bottom and sing along with the words in red. You can copy and paste the words onto a Word File and then sing along.

This is the story of a poor boy who wanted to impress a visiting King by giving all he had. The last to perform, dressed in rags, with lack of support, he played his drums letting his soul and spirit create the symphony. The animals heard it, stopped and then honored him with their wagging tails. The people remained hushed and humbled, and the King bowed deeply when the boy finished his performance. The boy was summoned by thje King & was allowed to enter the palace of the King.

Little Drummer Boy

James Pierpont. publ.1857

Come they told me pa rum pum pum pum

A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring pa rum pum pum pum

That’s fit to give our King pa rum pum pum pum

rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum

So to honor Him pa rum pum pum pum,

When we come.

Baby Jesus pa rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too,pa rum pum pum pum

I have no gift to bring pa rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give our King pa rum pum pum pum

rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum

Shall I play for you! pa rum pum pum

On my drum.

Mary nodded pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him pa rum pum pum

I played my best for Him pa rum pum pum pum

rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum

Then He smiled at me pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUHYnOTJ_uk&feature=related

A Merry Christmas

Click on web-address below to see and HEAR a good Christmas card. Turn up your speakers.

http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2007134554829&source=jl999

'Blackberry' - The One Ronnie.

The One Ronnie discussing a 'Blackberry'.
Click on the following:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/clips/p00ctlvg/the_one_ronnie_clips_blackberry_sketch/