Jimmy Barnes
@JimmyBarnes
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If you’re an Australian, your heritage is either Aboriginal, Convict, Immigrant or Refugee. I’m a Scottish immigrant, what about you? We’re lucky to share this great country. It’s given me an opportunity to have a better life. Always was and always will be
#IndigenousAustralia
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Hey everyone it’s
@ellymaybarnes
, my dadda is out of surgery and awake. The doctors are very happy …Thanks for all the well wishes.
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The upcoming referendum seems pretty simple to me. Do we want Indigenous Australians to be recognized in the constitution? And do we want to accept their request to be consulted about things that affect them?
I’m voting “Yes”. For more info click here:
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Hi it’s
@jane13barnes
here. Sharing a couple pics from earlier this morning… I’m happy to let you know that our Jimmy has made it through his surgery and is now recovering in the ICU. We’re so grateful for the incredible medical team looking after him. Thank you all 🙏♥️
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Hey
@JoshFrydenberg
don’t use my name or my songs to sell your shitty policies. You don’t represent me
#portkembla
#workingclassman
#auspol
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Car chargers hooked up to home solar panels. The Tesla has a range of 440kms. This car costs us zero $ to drive. It’s safe, quiet, looks great and is super fast. I love it and can’t wait to switch our petrol and diesel cars over. It feels so good to do ur bit to get off the grid
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In order to keep everybody safe given the current increase in covid cases, the event at Penrith Panthers on Saturday 26 November will not be proceeding. Thank you for understanding, Team JB
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Here we are in Melbourne hotel isolation, waiting for Covid test results. I don’t know what those tennis players are complaining about, just had a delicious dinner from one of our fav restaurants Vlados. They even sent their mustard & horseradish. Strawberry pancakes for dessert.
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I went and picked a basket of daphne today, this COVID thing is killing my rock ‘n roll image
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I might’ve used a few different words to describe him but putz will do.
This is
@ellymaybarnes
, she lives with disabilities related to cerebral palsy.
@JimmyBarnes
, myself, all of our families and friends are proud and blessed to have her in our lives. Who’s more BLESSED,
@ScottMorrisonMP
? I don’t think so
#auspol
#putz
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I’m home. In a bit of pain but happy. Thank you everybody for all the support. I’ll be the guy taking it very easy over Christmas
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On the 6th Day of Christmas my true love said to me … “the doctor says I can go home on Friday”. Jimmy will be home for Christmas, that’s the best present I could ever wish for 🙏♥️ -
@jane13barnes
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Today I lost Oliver. Now both my darling boys are gone. Everything hurts and life will never be the same again. Thanks for all your well wishes. Fly away boys, Dad loves you x
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@jane13barnes
here to update you about our Jimmy. Good progress today in ICU.Massive tubes have come out & first physio visit.Clearing lungs & deep breathing,we know he’s good at that!Our family thanks everyone for your well wishes, every one counts so please keep them coming!
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Thank you for all your messages of condolence for my beautiful sister Linda’s passing. This week has been tough and overwhelming. Your support is appreciated
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R.I.P Bob Hawke. A great Labor Prime Minister. A great Australian.
“A working class hero is something to be”
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@jane13barnes
here with ‘Our Jimmy’ update for all you well wishers sending in
#positivity
. Day 3 post op we had a few walks up and down the hall way, 250m I’d say. A tough & fragile day but here’s a big brave smile for us. Keep up the good work Jimmy.
#PERSEVERANCE
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I spent last night in ER at St Vincent Hospital and I want to thank the amazing staff who took care of me. This song (see next post) is for them and my best friend
@jane13barnes
who dashed me there and stayed by my side. We’ll all get by with a little help from our friends
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Today the heart of Australian music was ripped out. I felt it, my family felt it, the music business felt it , the world felt it. Michael Gudinski was not only that heart but he was my friend. (Tweet 1/5)
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During this Isolation period I’ve been doing a lot of Lookin’ out my back door. I’ve been looking out my front door too, haven’t seen anybody. Keep up the good work and I ll keep sending snippets to entertain you
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I’m so sad to hear that Tina Turner has left us. It was such an honour to work with someone so talented, strong and giving. It was certainly a highlight of my career to have sung and shared the stage with such a wonderful human being. Thank you and R.I.P
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I’ve got some bad news unfortunately. I had a twinge in my hip when I was leaving Dunedin on Thursday morning and by late last night the pain was unbearable so I went off to hospital.
The doctors have recommended a remedial medical procedure ASAP followed by some physio to
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Day 2 post open heart op. Out of bed, sitting up for 2 hours, short walk and moving out of ICU. It’s been a big day and the next level of his healing now begins. We’ve put up the tree in the hope that Jimmy will be home for Christmas🎄♥️🙏. Love & Thanks,
@jane13barnes
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I was so sad to have to sing Loch Lomond for Jock. I would rather be singing it with him. Rest easy my friend and I’ll see you when I get there. We’ll be there for Lauren and your weans.
Full video on my FB page.
@jane13barnes
@mahaliabarnes
@applestreetmusic
@iamjackiebarnes
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Term 2 starts in NSW tomorrow. I think we should all take a moment to say thank you to all the teachers and carers. You are all going above and beyond to make sure our kids continue their learning no matter what. You guys are the rockstars right now
#teachersrock
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It's hard to say Goodbye to a best friend. I'll hold you until you slip away, we'll be together under the piano with all of us around you SnoopDog.
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RIP Margaret Urlich Such a beautiful singer. My heart goes out to George and her family. You left us way too soon
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It’s a very sad day. We’ve lost another dear friend. Jock was like a brother to me and we made each other laugh and cry. My heart goes out to his family. I am speechless Rest my friend xx
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Four years ago today my Mum passed away. Feeling a bit sad to sing tonight but thinking of of everyone having a tough day. Here’s some beautiful flowers from the garden got you
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Happy Birthday to my
@jane13barnes
. You are truly a powerhouse of a woman. I’m so happy and blessed to be spending this life with you. Have a great day. I loved you. I love you. I will always love you.
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Our families lives were all made richer because of this beautiful woman.
@jane13barnes
’ mum Kusumphorn lived an incredible life and I was lucky enough to be a part of it. You will be missed every single day. Rest In Peace Yai.
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I’m so happy to be home for Christmas with my loved ones. The littlest ones are so excited. They’re putting out cookies and carrots. I can smell the ham and stuffing and can’t wait for tomorrow. Happy Christmas. My love is like a red red rose.
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Cutting the funding for Foodbank is not OK. Cutting it right before Christmas is criminal. Prime minister, please reconsider this decision.
#AusPol
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Australia is 4th in the medal tally tonight. What a Team. Congratulations again, all of you. Here’s Aussie anthem
#8
to spur you on. There’s no order to these songs, they’re as great as each other. We’re not stopping at 10 either. Stay safe. Full vid on my Facebook page
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Is any body else’s garden just going crazy? I know you think I have a green thumb but I don’t even do anything and these guys just keep growing. We’ll take some to
@jane13barnes
’ mum at aged care and after the weekend we’ll pick some for the neighbours.
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Happy Birthday to my
@jane13barnes
. I love you more each day. I know I am blessed because I’m spending this life with you. You are so full of life and love and joy and I hope you have the best birthday ever.
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[Graphic warning] Day 5 post cardiac and off with the dressing 😩 Jimmy is trying to cheer me up and laughing at his own joke. Things are getting back to normal. Here are some beautiful roses from our garden to say thank you 🙏♥️
@jane13barnes
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New Year’s Day and it’s my first walk up and down the country lane. Teddy’s faster than me for now. Here we go easing into 2024
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Good luck in tonight’s final
@ashbarty
. You’re a champion. We’ll all be up cheering you on.
#wimbeldon
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Day 6. Here I am, the lonely guy glued to the tv. If COVID doesn’t kill me, the stress of this election will
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Wow! This giant poster is up opposite Ashfield station in Sydney. We are so moved by the phenomenal support from everyone, this has certainly brought a smile to Jimmy’s face and to his heart. Thank you Rock Posters.
🙏♥️
@jane13barnes
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There’s a big anniversary coming up so we’ve started celebrating early. It will be 40 years on Saturday. How lucky is Jane? ... how lucky am I? She hasn’t killed me
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Shame on you This is obscene Peter you are an ugly human being
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Shane Warne was a champion. One of a kind. Every time he touched a ball, Australia had a chance. But I remember him as the guy who met a my son Jackie once when Jackie was very young. Three years later he still remembered his name and made him feel special.
RIP Warnie
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As a young man I spent so many nights sitting at the mixing desk with Renee’s sound guy shaking my head and wondering where that voice came from. I had the pleasure of working with Renee in the studio and on the stage she never disappointed me. RIP Renee. There is no one like you
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The PICC Line is out! I’m free and on to the next phase of recovery. Thank you to all the doctors and nurses who have helped me with the care of it.
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Great to see International touring begin and who better than
@foofighters
. Well done Matt Gudinski hosting these guys here in Geelong. Got a lot to talk about with Dave Grohl …BBQ and Grilling
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When you’re in hospital visitors can be the best medicine, especially my girls
@jane13barnes
and
@ellymaybarnes
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Today i walked without crutches and physio’s got me into the hydrotherapy pool. Like many of you have advised, I’m going to do exactly as they say.
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Ed Sheeran is genuinely one of the nicest guys I’ve met. A great artist too. It was a pleasure to share the stage again. I’m sure we will do it again soon. This is MG’s symbol. Always number 1.
Enjoy your weekend. See you tomorrow at Mannum
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Here’s my girl. She can do anything, how lucky am I to spend this life with you? Happy birthday my
@jane13barnes
, I love you
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Thanks for cheering me on everyone. Sticking to the recovery program to the letter. It’s been 3 weeks and
@jane13barnes
my strict Physio has got me out walking up the road. Off heavy pain meds. I’ve turned a big corner
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We’re here with Brother-in-law Diesel so thought we’d do this great old song to start up the weekend. Buddy Holly was a genius who died too young, I think this is one of his best.
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I’m being well looked after as you can tell. Japanese dinner tonight. I’m first at the table waiting for my bowl of ramen. It’s been 2 weeks since my heart surgery and I’m following the doctors’ orders, starting to feel like I’ve turned a corner. Thanks for my get well messages
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DAY 4. Here we are getting fresh Darlinghurst air. We are so proud or our gorgeous girls
@mahaliabarnes
& Ruby out carolling last night. Here’s Jimmy’s first Sunday roast, thanks
@ejie
&
@jimmymetherell
. We’re a lucky FAMILY. Happy Sunday all you good people 🙏♥️
@jane13barnes
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I couldn’t think of a better person to be named Australian Of The Year.
@DylanAlcott
, you’re an absolute champion, and I look forward to seeing what you go on to achieve this year. Congrats mate
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I am humbled to have won the ARIA award for best soundtrack of the year. Thank you to my family and everyone who has helped me along the way, and all of you who support me in everything I do. I couldn’t do this without you all. Thank you.
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Hi everybody, It’s
@jane13barnes
here to thank you once again for all your messages of support for our Jimmy. You are an incredible on line community of family, friends and followers who offer up your kindness and thoughtfulness during trying times like these.
Jimmy is out of
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Happy 40th Anniversary to my darling
@jane13barnes
, they call that a Ruby Anniversary. Our time together has gone by in a heartbeat, and you are always in my heart. Here we are with our Ruby, so precious.
Have a great night everybody
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Our first date night in seven months. Such a treat to be at
@ariasydney
, watching the sun go down over the beautiful Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge with my
@jane13barnes
. How lucky am I.
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It’s been 7 weeks post open Heart surgery and I’m up to 10,000 steps. The scars looking pretty neat don’t you reckon? I still need to take care of bones knitting for another couple of weeks. Thank you medical team and my huge cheer squad.
@jane13barnes
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It was great to be a part of such a positive gathering today. We all need to come together, we need to talk, we all need to listen. The more we reach out to each other & work together the better life’s going to be for all of us. YES.
@mahaliabarnes
@Briggs
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Slowly getting back on my feet. A few more days and I get to go home. It always feels better when my nurse
@jane13barnes
arrives.
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I was lucky enough to meet Eddie in the mid 80s when he asked me if I was interested in joining Van Halen.
I’d just started my solo career so the timing wasn't right but still to this day, it's an honour to have been asked to play with such a legendary rock band. RIP Eddie
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Day 5 post hip op, I’m on crutches for hallway walks and exercises. I have to thank everyone doing their best to get me back on my feet again. That includes all of you cheering me on.
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You know the world has changed coz we caught a train to join
#ClimateStrike
with the school kids, they were amazing.
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Day 25. Every test you can have under the sun. Jimmy is home, grateful & happy. Everyone cheering him on has helped our family get through. The entire medical team, doctors & nurses at SVPH, you’re the best in the world. Scottish genes are tough. Teddy is ready for Xmas.
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A big challenge for us tonight, it’s our dear friend’s song and we wanted to get it out to them, and friends trying to get home. Happy chocolate guzzling weekend everyone. We’ll try and do something special with family for you on Sunday
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Adelaide we’re sending this one out for you. Victoria did it and so can SA. We’ll send out some tunes to cheer you on. For everyone everywhere locked up, locked down, isolating, feeling lonely. We’re here with you. Full video on my Facebook page
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It’s official,
@jane13barnes
’ 100th song in lockdown. She’s been working hard to make a living as a guitar player but she’s doing great. A special song that many of you have requested tonight. Here you go ‘Working Class Man’. Full video on my Facebook page
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We’ve made it back to our home by the river. There were times in the past month when this was nowhere in sight so it’s an emotional day for me. Were celebrating with ice cream cones. Be safe on the roads and have a great weekend.
@ellymaybarnes
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He stood with me through my darkest moments and my most joyous days. Michael was the rock I reached for when life tried to wash me away. He never closed his door or his heart to me and my family. But I wasn’t the only one who felt like Michael was there for me. (Tweet 2/5)
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Here’s a summery song for you from our holiday gang. Hopefully this will take your mind off the seeming endless cycle of stressful news. We’ll try singing through to the other side. Look after yourselves and each other
Full video on my Facebook page
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In case you didn’t get to see this fantastic performance, this is granddaughter Ruby filling in for me on the weekend. I love her so much. Thanks everyone.
Full video on my FB page
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A visit from my mate
@samneilltheprop
and and a Yes to going home tomorrow. It’s like all my Christmases have come at once.
@ellymaybarnes
put hats on us so we’d be more festive. A new hip and good health, a few months off home with my girl, the best present I could ever ask
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Like so many Australians the media images of farmers in crisis have made my family and me want to do something to help. We’ll be donating all of this year’s royalties from the “Working Class Boy” soundtrack to drought relief charities. Thanks. Jimmy, Jane & Family.
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Boxing day is one of the great days of the silly season. Leftover turkey made into a pie might just be better than the day before. I get a second trifle too, can’t beat that … the cricket was a bit slow today but so was I.
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What a spectacular day and way to start a new year. We had to dodge a few blue bottles but the water was the perfect temperature. Teddy’s happy with the show, phew! Here are some of my triffid hydrangeas for you all.
Happy New Year
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.
@jane13barnes
wants to thank everyone for her birthday wishes. I'm so glad she's my baby
RIP Ronnie Spector
Have a great night
Full video on my Facebook page
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It’s a sad day. Australia’s sweetheart Olivia has left us but she will remain in our hearts. I was lucky enough to work with her a few times. She didn’t disappoint. Talented and truly good soul. RIP Olivia
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I had my first check up post heart surgery. My echocardiogram showed everything working well, and all moving in the right direction. Doctors are happy and so are we.
@jane13barnes
and I had our first little date at a little tea house in Sydney. This is a big day
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Week 5 since spinal op & week 3 post open heart surgery. As for that line in my arm, they’re still treating me for the infection in my bloodstream so I’m taking all the treats I can get. Jane tells me it’s plum galette with our honey, crushed pistachio crunch & runny cream.
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I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Last year was tough but also filled with love & music.I am so lucky to be surrounded by my beautiful family & I am thankful to everyone who cheered us on through the year. 2024 will bring more challenges but I’m excited to see what’s next
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Thirty plus years ago but it seems like yesterday. I miss you Michael
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I’ve made a Green and Gold pav in honour of our Aussie Wimbledon Champions
@ashbarty
and
@DylanAlcott
. Bunker down Sydney, hang home, check on each other, get creative
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Merry Christmas from our family to yours make sure you check in on anyone you know who may be having a lonely time (Full video on my Facebook)
@jane13barnes
@ellymaybarnes
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I turned a corner today. Making steady progress and doing my best not to rush anything. Felt great to get outside for some good old Darlinghurst air. Thankful my
@jane13barnes
is always by my side.
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Archie was a beautiful soulful singer. He touched a lot of people and he will be sadly missed. RIP my friend.
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Jane and I got our Covid-19 jabs last night, didn’t feel a thing and so far so good. Be safe
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Glenn was a great supporter of Australian music. As a young man I watched his band, The Masters Apprentices, play on the television and dreamed about one day maybe being in a band of my own. This is a sad day for music. My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP Glenn
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43 years married and we both forgot that our anniversary was today. It doesn’t matter though because everyday is special to us. I love you my darling
@jane13barnes
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First day at a new school for grandson Dylan. We all went to see him in. He’ll be too embarrassed of us soon. The kids are growing up way too fast
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We’re locking down, plenty of time to get presents under the tree. Sydney if you have to go anywhere please wear a mask and keep your distance, let’s crush this wave before it takes hold.
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Happy birthday to my darling son
@DavidCampbell73
, a great man, a great father and and a great friend. We all love you dearly
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Jane challenged me today with a tough sing, it’s a beautiful song by one of the greatest. This might leave you, as it has left me, emotionally scarred. Hope you enjoy it
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I am both humbled and proud to be receiving an Honorary Doctorate awarded to me by the
@UniversitySA
What an Honour. The magnitude of this occasion has only just sunk in. You can see I can’t stop smiling.
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