Previous posts for April 12th may be found here: Tiny Tim (2019) and Lily Pons (2020)
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David Cassidy (12 April 1950 – 21 November 2017) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Life in a Pear Tree
The show proved popular, but the fame took its toll on Cassidy. In the midst of his rise to fame, Cassidy felt stifled by the show and trapped by the mass hysteria surrounding his every move. -- Wikipedia
With the Patridges, young David Cassidy
Had acted and sung with vivacity,
But soon he was drained
By the hype that pertained
To his life in its dreamboat capacity.
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Montserrat Caballé (12 April 1933 – 6 October 2018) was a Spanish operatic soprano, and one of the great singers of her time.
Hazards of the Trade
Montserrat Caballé
Had an enchanting way
When phrases were high and soft,
Whose effect was affected
When crowds were infected,
And anyone sniffled or coughed.
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