R.I.P. Kathy Kirby. (20 October 1938 – 19 May 2011)
Kathy Kirby has died at the age of 72.
She is probably best known for her cover of Secret Love and for getting second place in the Eurovision Song Contest for the UK, with I Belong in 1965.
Losing out to the Luxembourg entry.
Gall was then selected to represent Luxembourg for the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest.
Out of the 10 songs proposed to her, she chose Gainsbourg’s “Poupée de cire, poupée de son.”
On 20 March 1965, Gainsbourg, Gall, and Goraguer attended the finals of the song contest in Naples, where the song bring the attraction. (sic)
Although Gall’s delivery during the live show was not of the highest standard, the song impressed the jury and it took the Grand Prix.
I’ll end this brief tribute with this comment left on the above video, which is taken from the 1964 New Musical Express Poll Winners concert.
Kathy Kirby was a one off singer who sung from her heart a female Mario Lanza.
Back in 1964 i was 11 years of age and remember the Kathy Kirby BBC TV shows.
Glad to see the late Joe Loss having a great time.
After all those years i have rediscovered Kathy and just ordered her hits CD.
Kathy thanks for your contribution to popular music.
A great one off talent that comes once in a life time.
We love you Kathy.
