Danny Calvagna...

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 I fell in love yesterday..His name was Danny and he died in February, after a long battle with Covid-19. Only 66. He was a frontman of a cover group called 45rpm. Their concerts were labeled 'The C'mon Get Happy Show'..

https://patch.com/new-york/deerpark-northbabylon/popular-deer-park-singer-who-died-coronavirus-honored

Of course I've heard something about it..but not much, I wasn't on FB or any social media at the time and I've never listened to this cover band, 45 rpm. And it's only when my dear American friend Judy  sent me a video with a tribute concert the group did, I've started reading and watching..Judy, she is so sweet..'in case you didn't see it', she has written. I didn't, and I'm very, very grateful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1vf3cL15XU

Wow..amazing. Really much, much better than I've expected. Everything, Danny's singing and commitment, boys playing rock ..( and a very interesting drummer). Very exciting. So I've started searching for more, and the next video is even better. David Cassidy would have been proud of you Mr Calvagna, and your band too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoyKj8Xd-Cw&t=209s

'I Can Feel Your Heartbeat', that was awesome..What a tragedy and loss for his family and friends. What a loss for the rest of us, David Cassidy fans. We need such charismatic singers and  bands playing DC music, bringing love and happiness.

Thank you Judy.

RIP Danny Calvagna.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/73/David_Cassidy_6_Allan_Warren_%28cropped%29.jpg

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