Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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With such a tragic ent, it is impossible for ! y Beatle and/or Lennon n to keep the lines of merous songs from filling eir heads. WHAT JOHN Lennon and r\ O ?? f 1 i a/>A^. u ucaucn uiu ill lilt; 1UOUS id more influence on the usic and lifestyle of the >uth than any other conmporary musical group, [though it has been over ten ;ars since the split of the eatles, their music can be ?ard on radio stations all 7 v ST ^ 'oko Ono, released an alt md family. )W lumbia thir Rw Hnnni/ PniA/oll Staff Writer Sammy Lloyd, an 8-yearold singing sensation, was the hit of the eighth annual Carolina Christmas Music Festival Monday night. The Columbia thirdgrader thrilled the large Carolina Coliseum crowd with renditions of three Christmas classics, accompanied by the USC Jazz Ensemble. For a youngster to have such talent is really remarkable and delightful. THE EVENING began with an opening overture by the Carolina Band, with the Coquettes, Flag Corps and featured twirlers adding dazzle. The overture, featuring many popular Christmas tunes, was a good opening for the crowd, >etting the mood for the rest if the evening. Joe Pinner, better known :o youngsters as Mr. Knozit, A' a s the mast e r o f :eremonies, and the first lumber he introduced was a lighly untraditional rcnlition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas.'' The poem was sung by the Tnivorvitv Phnrni: u/hilo nn \ screen overhead, drawings ay area third graders illustrated. It added a great deal because of its simplicity. AFTER Pinner led the audience in a sing-a-long, the i ~a ?-j ? I ifliimJiii ill ^ ennon over the country. Of all the great rock 'n' roll stars to die before their time (Jimi, Janis, PigPen, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, Keith Moon, Duane Allman, Buddy Holly, Elvis) only John Lennon was murdered. iiiMvr, i? a man wno maae fame and fortune by giving the world some of the greatest musie ever produced. He was constantly being hounded by the press and fought and won the right fo stay in the United States. Having had enough of the ! i ? ium last month that ex yscrsr. d-grader sti stage was set for a 70member string ensemble. The Carolina Junior String Orchestra, composed of children between the ages of 11 and 14, directed by ueooran perKins, periormea "Christmas Lullaby" and "Deck the Goose," another version of the popular "Deck the Halls." The USC Dance Company did an outstanding job adding life to "The Christmas Rose," a story about a young shepherd girl who had no gift ~Rfel3 ^ Christmas is a time ol Therefore, File 13 would like Christmas gifts to those most d j To the Russell House sn; ployees: jogging suits for th< action behind the counter. I present ;f sparkling personal them. To USC Head Coach Jim materials enabling him to cl trophy winner George Rog r^irlpn aan< n vmilt in urhir?h t money made as athletic direc football coach, as well as a 1 cuses such as "we got outco Gamecocks lose the Gator Bov To the Parking Patrol: se^ Cadillacs for the meter mai comfort while they're issuing Pendleton Parking Garage renamed the "Poor Students because they have done the n the money owed on the buildin To the USC English De vacuum to clear away the c< heads of pathetic English pi are thrilled to fail students. To Student Government: Tli able to make an intelligent de< fast-paced life that surrounds contemporary musicians, he went into seclusion, the reason being to devote his time and love to his wife Yoko and son Sean. As usual, an event in the life of John Lennon has interesting, ironic twists. This fall he and Yoko released an album, "Double Fantasy," on which the hit single is called "(Just like) Starting Over." IN A recent issue of Playboy, Lennon states he listened to Muzak while doing housework. Reportedly, the Muzak-version of "All My Loving" was playing at the hospital when Lennon arrived. ; He was gunned down in the streets of a city he loved and in the country he fought so hard to stav in On tho nlhnm "Double Fantasy" it states, "With special thanks to all the people, known and unknown, who helped us stay in America, without whom this album would not have been made" Love John and Yoko. It is literally impossible to stop songs like "Give Peace a Chance," "All you Need is Love," "Imagine," "Power to the People," "Happy Christmas (War is Over)," H..IU J -r *-1- ? (iiin mi- Ddiuiu i>1 jonn and Yoko" from ringing in the brain. John Lennon has been one of the most controversial people in the business, offending some people enough to cause Beatle albumburning rallies. But this is a time to remember all the good things about the man. ins coliseurr to give the baby Jesus. The ballet dancers gave a new and lively meaning to the Christmas spirit. The internationally known Carolina Concert Choir displayed why their fame is so wide-spread with four tunes performed with their usual brilliance. The Latinflavored "Calypso Noel" was one of the highlights of the evening. THE USC Jazz Ensemble's collection of tunes in Santa's Hit Parade in wrffoe hj HU r gift-giving. help students vs to present its To the U lacorifind ? vovi .M.f,, Hill ack bar em- up with the gar ?ir fast-paced To the Cai n addition, a Bookstore ma ity to each of they can rob L to the manage Carlen: the their frequent I one Heisman by the profits tl ers. Aiso to To the USC o store all the psychiatrist to ;tor and head are losing theii landful of ex- the board is gr ached" if the will include e ^1. Campsonoboc /enteen shiny they secretly it ds to ride in To Russell h \ tickets. The with a key for will aptly be to the people Contribution" thousands of d lost to pay off recording stud 6- percent of the s partment: A To the USC abwebs in the school year so rofessors who any REAL crii diet training at ic gift of being To the critic F " ?T-Tr V-C-; John Lennon performed Beatles before going into Si like the "Peace of Christmas" charity concert held on behalf of the United in.iuumn ^uiiurcn s i'unci in London. FOK A LONG Time Lennon devoted much of his music to making social commentaries: "Woman is the Nigger of the World," "All we are saying is give peace a chance," "you tell me it's the institution, well, you know, you better free your mind instead," etc. But he put behind him and did what he felt was the most % i audience eluded young Lloyd's singing and Jim Ferguson. The Coquettes danced to "Jingle Bell Rock." The next group to entertain was the Concert Choir, joined by 9-year-old Damon Gray, son of USC opera instructor Donald Gray, - singing "Silent Night." The audience participated in the finale by singing "Joy to the World." as Santa Clausarrived atthe coIiKpnm. wfe Jjgafte 'ithout arguing like children. SC intramural referees: 1 rulebooks so they can keep ne they're reffing. j ripus and South Carolina nagers: Pistols and masks so fSC students truthfully. Also, On unmn cuntnn lntinn fr?r trips to the Bahamas paid for ney've made. board of trustees: a board explain why board members r memory so frequently. Also /en a gift of renovation which recting a gate around Bell ly can disturb the group when leet before board meetings, louse officials: A piggy bank saving money. This gift goes who decided to squander ollars for a music lounge and io that probably less than live itudent body will ever use. Police: A present of a quiet mey won i nave to deal wun ne. Also, two weeks worth of a local health spa. s of File 13: I dedicate this, lition of File 13. ppf a few concerts minus the ?cfusion for several years. unpin lam imng in me woriu, saving his marriage and raising his son. "I read the news today, oh hoy, about a lucky man who made the grave," he once sang. Now he leaves behind millions of fans, thousands of lessons on life, and a wife and son whom he loved and loved him. On this tragic night, thoughts of Yoko boggled my mind and I thought to myself "Babe's in black and I'm feeling blue." Goodby John, we certainly have enjoyed the show.