Recently Departed: 2023 by Moondance 
Dateline 11 August 2023:
I was deeply saddened that 2 of my favourite singer/songwriters - Robbie Robertson & Sixto Rodriguez - both with albums in my top 100 chart - had passed on the same day, 2 days ago - 9 August 2023.
Looking back at the year, I realised that so many amazing songwriters & musicians, who have made my life richer, have passed - and so I thought it would be appropriate to create a chart to recognise and thank them.
This will be a work in progress - beginning with Rodriguez & Robertson - my fear is that a chart of only 100 will not be enough to honour all of them.
Dateline 2 January 2024
2023 has now passed and I have 100 recording artists listed in this chart - I have listed them in order - corresponding to the degree to which I have been enriched by their creativity, songwriting and musical brilliance. May their legacy shine long.
- Chart updated: 03/03/2025 23:15
- (Created: 08/10/2023 23:39).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Pete Brown
b: 25 December 1940/d: 19 May 2023 - age 82
Pete is credited with writing the lyrics to 'Sunshine Of Your Love' & 'White Room'. He also wrote all the songs to Jack Bruce's debut solo album 'Songs For A Tailor'. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
b: 25 December 1940/d: 19 May 2023 - age 82
Pete is credited with writing the lyrics to 'Sunshine Of Your Love' & 'White Room'. He also wrote all the songs to Jack Bruce's debut solo album 'Songs For A Tailor'. [First added to this chart: 08/14/2023]
Year of Release:
1967
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6,309
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66
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Les Maguire
b: 27 December 1941/d: 25 November 2023 - age 81
Les was an original member and pianist for Gerry And The Pacemakers. He was involved in all of their 6 studio albums released between 1963 - 1967.
Sadly, Les was the last surviving member of Gerry And The Pacemakers - a band that had three consecutive UK no.1 hits with 'How Do You It?'; 'I Like It'; & 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Another major hit for the band was 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'. [First added to this chart: 11/30/2023]
b: 27 December 1941/d: 25 November 2023 - age 81
Les was an original member and pianist for Gerry And The Pacemakers. He was involved in all of their 6 studio albums released between 1963 - 1967.
Sadly, Les was the last surviving member of Gerry And The Pacemakers - a band that had three consecutive UK no.1 hits with 'How Do You It?'; 'I Like It'; & 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. Another major hit for the band was 'Ferry Cross The Mersey'. [First added to this chart: 11/30/2023]
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B: 27 May 1935/d: 28 August 2025 (age 88)
I have only more recently become aware of Len's body of work as a result of his association with an emerging Bob Dylan circa 1962-63. I have found his songs & voice & delivery to be most captivating (and I regret that I didn't get 'into' him much earlier.
I have only more recently become aware of Len's body of work as a result of his association with an emerging Bob Dylan circa 1962-63. I have found his songs & voice & delivery to be most captivating (and I regret that I didn't get 'into' him much earlier.
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B: 12 May 1928/d: 8 February 2023 - age 94
Burt is credited with writing over 70 US top 40 hits & having 1000 different artists recording his songs. Certainly an icon of the modern music era. [First added to this chart: 08/20/2023]
Burt is credited with writing over 70 US top 40 hits & having 1000 different artists recording his songs. Certainly an icon of the modern music era. [First added to this chart: 08/20/2023]
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Larry Morris
b: 4 August 1947/d: 17 January 2023 - age 75
Larry was lead vocalist for Larry's Rebels - they released 2 albums between 1967 - 69. [First added to this chart: 08/18/2023]
b: 4 August 1947/d: 17 January 2023 - age 75
Larry was lead vocalist for Larry's Rebels - they released 2 albums between 1967 - 69. [First added to this chart: 08/18/2023]
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1967
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2
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Jane Birkin
b: 14 December 1946/d: 16 July 2023 - age 76
Jane was a British/French actress and singer who, in collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg, released multpile albums between 1969 - 2020. Her most well known & celebrated song is the 1969 'Je t'aime...moi non plus'. [First added to this chart: 08/13/2023]
b: 14 December 1946/d: 16 July 2023 - age 76
Jane was a British/French actress and singer who, in collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg, released multpile albums between 1969 - 2020. Her most well known & celebrated song is the 1969 'Je t'aime...moi non plus'. [First added to this chart: 08/13/2023]
Year of Release:
1969
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449
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Charlie Thomas
b: 7 April 1937/d: 31 January 2023 - age 85
Charlie sang on The Drifters albums between 1958 - 67, including being lead singer on their classic hit 'Sweets For My Sweet'. [First added to this chart: 08/20/2023]
b: 7 April 1937/d: 31 January 2023 - age 85
Charlie sang on The Drifters albums between 1958 - 67, including being lead singer on their classic hit 'Sweets For My Sweet'. [First added to this chart: 08/20/2023]
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Terry Kirkham
b: 12 December 1939/d: 23 S4ptember 2023 - age 83
Terry was a founding member & vocalist for the 60's band 'The Association' - who released 7 studio albums between 1966 - 1972.
Terry wrote 'Cherish' - which reached no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart [First added to this chart: 10/16/2023]
b: 12 December 1939/d: 23 S4ptember 2023 - age 83
Terry was a founding member & vocalist for the 60's band 'The Association' - who released 7 studio albums between 1966 - 1972.
Terry wrote 'Cherish' - which reached no.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart [First added to this chart: 10/16/2023]
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B: 25 March 1933/d: 27 April 2023 - age 90
In the late 50's/early 60, Wee Willie was affectionately known as 'Britain's wild man of rock 'n' roll'. [First added to this chart: 08/17/2023]
In the late 50's/early 60, Wee Willie was affectionately known as 'Britain's wild man of rock 'n' roll'. [First added to this chart: 08/17/2023]
Year of Release:
1962
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1
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Kingsize Taylor
b: 12 November 1939/d: 2 January 2023 - age 83
Active between the late 50's/early 60's in the Merseyside area, Kingsize Taylor And The Dominoes released one album in 1963 under the pseudonym 'The Shakers'. Kingsize provided lead vocals & guitar.
Two interesting facts about 'Kingsize Taylor & The Dominoes':
a. - in January 1961, at the Cavern Club (Liverpool), the band featured an unknown 17 year old named Cilla White as a guest singer. Cilla White was later to become better known (and much more famous) as Cilla Black;
b. - around mid 1962, Ringo Starr was offered the opportunity to join KT&TD as drummer, but declined the offer as he was offered more money to join an emerging Merseyside called 'The Beatles'. [First added to this chart: 08/19/2023]
b: 12 November 1939/d: 2 January 2023 - age 83
Active between the late 50's/early 60's in the Merseyside area, Kingsize Taylor And The Dominoes released one album in 1963 under the pseudonym 'The Shakers'. Kingsize provided lead vocals & guitar.
Two interesting facts about 'Kingsize Taylor & The Dominoes':
a. - in January 1961, at the Cavern Club (Liverpool), the band featured an unknown 17 year old named Cilla White as a guest singer. Cilla White was later to become better known (and much more famous) as Cilla Black;
b. - around mid 1962, Ringo Starr was offered the opportunity to join KT&TD as drummer, but declined the offer as he was offered more money to join an emerging Merseyside called 'The Beatles'. [First added to this chart: 08/19/2023]
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1963
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Recently Departed: 2023 composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 39 | 39% | |
| 1980s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
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| Smash Mouth | 1 | 1% | |
| The Drifters | 1 | 1% | |
| Dominici | 1 | 1% | |
| The Kinks | 1 | 1% | |
| King Harvest | 1 | 1% | |
| Linda Lewis | 1 | 1% | |
| David Lindley | 1 | 1% | |
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Recently Departed: 2023 chart changes
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| Down 6 from 8th to 14th I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connor |
| Down 1 from 14th to 15th Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos |
| Down 1 from 15th to 16th Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying by Gerry And The Pacemakers |
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