January 29 - John Raitt; Frederick Delius (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for January 29th are here: Daniel François Esprit Auber (2020) and Adam Lambert (2021)

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John Raitt (29 January 1917 – 20 February 2005) was an American actor and singer best known for his performances on Broadway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report from Carousel

When we went today’s matinee, it

Was starring the peerless John Raitt.

An excellent choice

And an excellent voice

In a role that was meant to display it.

 

 

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Frederick Delius (29 January 1862 – 10 June 1934), originally Fritz Delius, was an English composer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What’s in a Name?

Would Delius have written more popular hits

If he had composed with his given name "Fritz"?

Sometimes in questions of popular standing

It’s merely a matter of changing one’s branding.

 

 

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