April 17, 1941

[Lah Ca]

Yesterday was the anniversary of Al Bowly's death in 1941.

For those who are not familiar with the events of his death, I will explain that he died in London from bomb-blast concussion during an air raid, with not a mark on his body, apparently. Wartime practicalities had him buried in a mass grave with other blitz victims.

My wife, who is a major Al Bowly fan, organised a small memorial celebration last night. We played most of our Al Bowly 78s.

https://youtu.be/cr4ncMR5EVQ?si=9ppY_Ca8CCJw_iPp


https://youtu.be/7l-09_fAUSk?si=1xCQhPZoX-PVoPEy


https://youtu.be/qxOIOkSgeH0?si=rCh-mb9_3UrxSl_2


Richard Thompson: Al Bowly's in Heaven:

https://youtu.be/Qd3vsmWhYWI?si=eO_L__fQMEUcTqpk