#john osborne

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John Osborne | Cecil Beaton

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[oscarwetnwilde]

James Wilby as Alfred Redl in A Patriot For Me (posted by Nicola Stephenson who played Hilde) in 1995.

[davidhudson]

John Osborne, December 12, 1929 – December 24, 1994.

1957 photo by Mark Gerson.

[lisamarie-vee]

[matchapixels]

"Please order me, what the locals like to drink!" Margaret asked enthusiastically, expecting Nectar of some sorts.

Margaret took a sip of the yellow beverage placed in front of her and her face scrunched up from the bitterness.

Robert watched and laughed, "Have you never tried beer before?". Margaret placed her hand over her face "No of course not, what sort of lady do you think drinks this, actually how could anyone drink this!?"

"Okay let's get some fresh air" Robert said after finishing his drink. He then took Margaret's hand and took her outside leading her to a pond.

"Maggie, I've fallen in love with you ever since I set eyes on you. I know you are quite literally my sister's best friend but I feel like we have such a great time together, so much so I would like to spend the rest of my life with you, if you'll let me" Robert gushed, while getting down on one knee.

Margaret gasped and quickly said "Of course I'll marry you Robert!".

Robert sighed a breath of relief, getting up and embracing Margaret. "I'd even own a ranch with you here, as long as I can keep my painting", Margaret giggled.

Robert smiled at the news and kissed his new fiancee.

Meanwhile, John slipped away from the bar and met up with Elsi.

"My love, I'm so happy to see you". Elsi said, planting a kiss on John's cheek. "Likewise" John returned.

The two then sat down and started chatting.

"It's so hard being apart from you, I know in my feelings that I have nothing but love for you Elsi. I would really love to live here and be closer to you", Robert voiced.

"How would this be possible?" Elsi asked. "We have to keep this relationship a secret, we can't be fully open, you know other people would find this wrong".

John got up and took Elsi's hand. "My brother is looking like he wants to move here and is ready to be married soon, I could tag along with them". John then continued "I promise I will always be yours, we will have the rest of our lives together".

"Is this a proposal?" Elsi asked. "Perhaps", John replied.

"Then I would really love for that to happen."

[alliwanttodoiscollectpoetry]

There is handholding still by John Osborne

[midnight-star-world]

#CountryMusic

Brothers Osborne - Self-titled

So today on the MSR (Midnight Star Review), I would like to talk about the latest album from Country Music Duo Brothers Osborne. Tj & John released their self-titled album on Friday September 15th, 2023. But before we dive into the 11 track album, let's talk about the career of Brothers Osborne first.

Some of the biggest hits from Brothers Osborne are songs like "It ain't my fault", "Stay a little longer", & "Weed, whiskey and Willie". And a few more hits from Brothers Osborne including a number one with Dierks Bentley "Burning man", "Shoot me straight", & "I'm not for everyone". But before we dive off track too much, let's jump back to the new project up next.

Tj & John had a hand in co-writting all 11 tracks. The lead single from the CD is "Nobody's nobody", "Sun ain't even gone down yet" which gets played on a Dodge Ram commercial, & their track featuring Miranda Lambert "We ain't good at breaking up". Other songs you should check is "Who says you can't have everything", "Might as well be me", & "Back home". The stand out tracks in my opinion are songs like "Goodbye's kickin' in", "New bad habit", & "Rollercoaster (Forever and a day)". Let's see the track list now.

Track list. 1.Who says you can't have everything.

Nobody's nobody.

Might as well be me.

Sun ain't even gone down yet.

Goodbye's kickin' in.

Love you too.

New bad habit.

We ain't good at breaking up.

Back home.

Ain't nobody got time for that.

Rollercoaster (Forever and a day).

And that's a wrap for the track list. And on the MSR (Midnight Star Review), I would give this album a 4 out of 5 stars. It is good well-rounded album, but it needs more than 11 tracks. Brothers Osborne don't get a lot of play time anymore on Country Music Radio, and they are so under-rated. Thanks for taking the time to read this review. See ya all next time.

[krispyweiss]

Song Review: Gov’t Mule feat. John Osborne & Rob Barraco - “Blue Sky” (Live, Dec. 10, 2022)

Anyone who cuts into Gov’t Mule’s Dec. 10, 2022, version of “Blue Sky” during the instrumental interlude might think the band was jamming on “Listen to the Music.”

But this is, in fact, the Allman Brothers Band song as captured on pro-shot video at the Warren Haynes-curated Dec. 10, 2022, Christmas Jam in North Carolina with Mule joined by guitarist John Osborne and keyboardist Rob Barraco.

Osborne and Haynes lock in for some serious ABB twin-guitar workouts, yet this version has a flavor all its own owing to the guests and Haynes’ hoarseness, the first signs of the influenza and COVID-19 that would soon put him in the hospital and ruin the Mule’s year-end plans.

Interesting. Not definitive. And though it couldn’t be definitive without Dickey Betts, Haynes did play some killer versions in the post-Betts Allmans.

Grade card: Gov’t Mule feat. John Osborne & Rob Barraco - “Blue Sky” (Live, 12/10/22) - B-

11/6/23

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[themarvellousmichaelbryant]

No photos or even biographies in this very small programme from 1957, but Michael Bryant received good reviews for his role as Cliff Lewis.

[do-you-know-this-play]

[plath0nic]

Jimmy says that he always knew that Helena would eventually leave him when the going got too tough. “It’s no good trying to fool yourself about love,” he says. “You can’t fall into it like a soft job, without dirtying up your hands. It takes muscle and guts.” If Helena doesn’t want to dirty her soul, he says, she could become a saint—“because you’ll never make it as a human being.” As he says this, he takes a dress out of the closet, crosses the room, and gives it to her. Helena takes it, and exits. The church bells begin to ring outside, and he curses them.

- Look Back in Anger, John Osborne.

[tishfarrell]

All Burgeoning At The Hurst

Yesterday felt like summer. It was also ‘open garden’ day at The Hurst, near Clun, a place English-speaking writers, seasoned and aspiring, will know well since it is one of the four ‘homes’ of Arvon, the charity that fosters creative writing through its residential courses, festivals and retreats. But before Arvon arrived at The Hurst, the other key writerly connection is that it was, until his…

[davidhudson]

John Osborne, December 12, 1929 – December 24, 1994.

[ronnydeschepper]

Harold Pinter (1930-2008)

Het is al vijftien jaar geleden dat de Engelse toneelauteur Harold Pinter is overleden, overigens precies op dezelfde dag als zijn collega en (vooral) rivaal John Osborne, maar die had al veertien jaar eerder het loodje gelegd. Continue reading Untitled