Sting

Wallsend, east end of Hadrian' s wall
not a bad place for a pub crawl.
Ships were built of historical fame
HMS Sheffield, HMS Victorious by name.

Nineteen fifty one he came to be
not born into luxury.
At ten years fascination came
an old guitar would bring acclaim.

A qualified teacher eventually
taught for two years acceptably.
In seventy seven London bound
formed The Police became profound.

Rock, pop, new wave, jazz
vocals, bass guitar, double bass.
Many awards to his name
world wide musical fame.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eryKY1fhUlo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs

Stan Getz

Stan Getz

Born to a Jewish couple from Ukraine

Philadelphia he began his reign.

Nineteen twenty seven the year

Calvin Coolidge in mid career.

Depression came, so, New York city

Getz showing academic ability.

Near top of the class at school

grammar and maths, no fool.

His great craze was musical things

everything including strings.

He fell in love with the saxophone

practising eight hours a day alone.

Probably the best player of sax ever

talented, blessed, clever.

His beautiful, mellow, easy timbre

I could listen to him all day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kowHSx8CXgg

Rooks

The Rook doesn’t like humans much
years ago rook pies and such.
Much prefers the countryside
builds in groups not one to hide.

They're very attentive to their nests
in winter, inspections, tests.
Near farms and farmland large rookeries
in tall trees you'll find communities.

Roosting time they leave the skies
settling with jackdaws, crows, magpies.
It seems a very sociable bird
lives its life undeterred.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auasIx_TQ6I

Tom Odell

Thomas Peter Odell

A Chichester, West Sussex man
that is where his life began.
Nineteen ninety the year
November when bonfires bring cheer.

Father a professional pilot
mother a teachers lot.
Success in a quiet way
young Odell had more to say.

Study at the Brighton School of Music
plays with Tom and the Tides plus open mic.
Then decides to go it alone
his own mind his cornerstone.

Lily Allen signs him on
showing determined obligation.
Giving him an album advance
liking him at first glance.

He released his début extended play
impressive, he was on his way.
His first album, Long Way Down
brought international renown.


http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=tom ... 25E72741F7

Chris Martin

Chris Martin.

His parents make their home base

Whitestone, Exeter, Devon the place.

Nineteen seventy seven he moved into gear

the Queens Silver Jubilee year.

March his month of birth

when crocuses show their worth.

Mother a music teacher

father into accounts procedure.

Junior education a pre-prep

Sherborne School the next step.

Then University College of London fame

Where three men would enhance his fame.

Will Champion, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland

together they formed 'Coldplay' band.

Their first album 'Parachutes'

sows their initial grass roots.

From then on international fame

the whole world became their domain.

'Trouble' my particular choice

it suits Martins tone of voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHg-PhseKOQ

Kelly Smith MBE.

Kelly Jane Smith MBE

Nineteen seventy eight the year

Kelly Smith would first appear.

Watford her place of birth

where Geri Halliwell graced the earth.

Playing football her seventh heaven

kicked out of a boys team aged seven.

Kept her dignity and poise

top goal scorer for the boys.

In ninety four her senior debut

Wembley ladies, tried and true.

Then one year with Arsenal ladies

standing out amongst her contemporaries.

Off then to American shores

with Seton Hall Pirates record scores.

Player of the year best newcomer too

after two years she bid them adieu.

Philadelphia Charge, New Jersey Stallions

cheers, adulation and medallions.

Twenty years in the England team

top scorer with great esteem.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Kelly+Smith+Footballer&qpvt=Kelly+Smith+Footballer&qpvt=Kelly+Smith+Footballer&FORM=IGRE

Tracey Crouch MP

Tracey Elizabeth Anne Crouch MP




[Conservative Minister for Sport]




Ashford, Kent in nineteen seventy five

Tracey Crouch would arrive.

An academy education in Folkstone Town

attentive, keen to buckle down.




Qualifying for Hull University

showed law and political alacrity.

A law and politics degree ensued

this work she eagerly pursued.




A parliamentary researcher to start

then Harcourt Public Affairs her part.

Head of Aviva her next position

insurance and pensions a complex transition.




The 2010 elections she came to fruition

at last achieving her lifelong ambition.

Chatham and Aylesford a new MP

Tracey had won a political Grand Prix.




A qualified football trainer and coach

she promises the sport a new approach.

More publicity for women in sport

no more the ladies sold short.




https://www.facebook.com/TraceyCrouch2015/photos_stream

Steph Houghton

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Stephanie Jayne Houghton. England football ladies captain. Born nineteen eighty eight Durham produced another great. Bobby Robson, Bryan too Steph joins the famous few. Sunderland she starts her climb developing her reaction time. Five years then Leeds United Leeds crowds pleased, exited. Three years then Arsenal called Arsenal fans happy, enthralled. Three years then Manchester city proved herself tough, gritty. As England captain looking great assertive, tactically au fait. Third in the world on Canadian soil bound to get another recall. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Ste ... =IRBPRS&=0

Max Liebermann

Max Liebermann

Potato blight raged in eighteen forty seven

Berlin hardly a seventh heaven.

Economic crisis plus agrarian faults

caused bread riots plus hunger revolts.

Into this our hero born

his family not exactly forlorn.

Father a manufacturer turned banker

a commercial freethinker.

A large house in central Berlin

young Liebermann born within.

At five years showing talent

at nine years consistency apparent.

First studied law and philosophy

later art systematically.

Maturing into a German great

nineteen thirty five his death date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QLqwbmCgk

Joanna Lumley OBE.

Joanna Lamond Lumley. OBE.

Kashmir, India her place of birth
nineteen forty six she graced the earth.
May the first a Taurus baby
later a determined lady.

Father a Gurkha Rifles Major
an Indian Army old stager.
An assortment of religions and men
all officers were British then.

In 'forty seven British rule ended
Gandhi’s willpower sought, demanded.
The Lumleys Hong Kong then Malaysia
Joanna adds to her childhood data.

England their final destination
for Joanna a good education.
Stunning goods looks helped her career
The Bruce Forsyth Show her premier.

Modelling, acting, voice-over too
an activist giving her point of view.
Getting the Gurkha’s what they wanted most
toasted 'Daughter of Nepal' their visiting host.

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Ian John Mckay. VC.

Ian John McKay. VC.

Born nineteen fifty three

the eldest child in the family.

Taurus the bull his zodiac sign

his character tough, opine.

By all accounts good at school

academically nobodies fool.

Sports he really did excel

cricket, tennis, football as well.

A trial for Sheffield United

reasonable, the crowd delighted.

Still seventeen he wanted more

to test himself in leadership, war.

The Paratroops in nineteen seventy

passed physically and mentally.

A steady climb to Sergeants grade

then an Argentinian raid.

A surprise attack in eighty two

Galtieri makes a coup.

The Malvinas are ours he claims

seventy four days this claim remains.

Mount Longdon 3 Paras task

Sgt. McKay and platoon were ask

to take the Mount come what may

this would be Ian's last day.

The platoon commander goes down quick

a hail of fire did the trick.

Sergeant McKay takes command

forward now into no man's land.

Up and at 'em no going back

four started this night attack.

Three down McKay on his own

throwing grenades he died alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0DpF95BzmE

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John Singer Sargent

John Singer Sargent

Parents American, Philadelphia their home
becoming itinerant they started to roam.
Florence, Tuscany he graced the earth
eighteen fifty six his date of birth.

Settling in Paris that knowledgeable place
where great artists found solace.
John trained at the Ecole des Beaux-arts
ridiculed at first then capturing hearts.

His commissioned works in the grand manner
popular, inspiring, with great enamour.
His oeuvre documents worldwide travel
his En plein air an alluring dazzle.

Some war work in The Great War
'Gassed' came to the fore.
Died in London, nineteen twenty five
left us with a large archive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3APFJrkMrk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3krxe_QkXDk

Captain[honorary]Albert Richards

Captain[honorary]Albert Richards

b Liverpool 1919-d 1945 Netherlands

A short but action packed life
came face to face with death, strife.
His artistic talents came to the fore
on D Day and before.

Conscripted into the military
a sapper with artistic ability.
Three years on English soil
staying clear of Europe’s turmoil.

Past a parachute course at Ringway
a real achievement in his day.
Now tested in Hitler's war
it wouldn't be a grand tour.

Merville Battery the target now
Albert survived this attack somehow.
Not so lucky as the advance went on
a land mine and Albert was gone.

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Fortunino Matania

Fortunino Matania




Naples his place of birth

eighteen eighty one graced the earth.

His father an artist of local acclaim

Fortunino cut out for international fame.




Innate talent an early sign

designing adverts aged just nine.

To Paris and illustration work

invitations gave him a perk.




In nineteen 0 two London bound

Edward the Seventh was to be crowned.

Right up to nineteen fifty three

painted every event of British Royalty.




In the First World War

brought Henry Tandy to the fore.

Taking his part in this famous story

where Tandy gained fame and glory.




Then a wide range of historical events

dramatic, traumatic moments.

Exhibited regularly at The Royal Academy

known by thousands of fame and infamy.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktI_l07PBZo

John Nash

John Nash
Born eleventh of April eighteen  ninety three
Earls Court London his entry.
His father Recorder of Abingdon
a law man, a positive way to  get on.
John's first love was botany
his brother Paul the artistic wannabe.
Both brothers College educated
ambitious, keen to get ahead.
At college John won a botany prize
a career in botany this implies.
No! this wasn't to be
eventually choosing artistry.
Paul encouraged this artistic trait
noticed Johns ability to create.
Picking who I like most
John I think was first past the post.
Slide show@

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/artists/john-northcote-nash/paintings/slideshow#/66

Henry Lamb

Henry Lamb




Lamb was Australian by birth

eighteen eighty three he graced the earth.

Manchester, England the family moved

fathers career prospect improved,




Father a professor in the education game

well known, not destined for fame.

Henry educated at Manchester Grammar

not bad, an average performer.




A brief spell studying medicine

restless for at art he packed it in.

Then off to a Paris art academy

started to paint scenes in Brittany.




Death of a Peasant was painted there

A sad work projects dispair.

Back to London finishing medical studies

then joins the army in charge of auxiliaries.




Badly gassed near the end of the war

the end of his tour with the medical corps.

The Military Cross for gallantry

and more fame for his artistry.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0CSe_JfDEc

C W Nevinson

C W Nevinson

Hampstead, London he was born

in education rather forlorn.

Uppingham, Rutland away from home

he hated it, bored, felt alone.

Back to London, St Johns Wood

an art school the company good.

Then the Slade School he made a start

its head advised him to abandon art.

Off to France and the Paris set

Vladimir Lenin and Picasso he met.

Back to London and war broke out

in France too many Germans about.

Nevinson joined an ambulance unit

up front in the thick of it.

In quiet times he'd paint, draw

for his best work he needed war.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTgC5-DLxo

Otto Dix

Otto Dix

Otto Dix born eighteen ninety one

lets think now what was on?

Wilhelm the second on the German throne

in Britain, Victoria his grandmother ruled alone.

Always keen about art

his cousin a painter played his part.

Then Dresden Academy to learn more

after that The Great War.

Dix enthusiastically volunteered

at the end much revered .

An Iron Cross he wore with pride

the rank of Sergeant Major beside.

Back to art after the war

painting many of the scenes he saw.

Some of them not a pretty sight

World War One a dreadful fight.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Otto+Dix+Les+Tranchee+De&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=99258D1A349115DC345B99258D1A349115DC345B

Andy MCNab

Andy Mcnab

[Steven Billy Mitchell. DCM.MM]

Certainly not an auspicious start

those with parents take heart.

Found in a Harrods shopping bag

discarded like a piece of rag.

On the steps of Guys hospital

located in the countries capitol.

Nineteen fifty nine the year

a huge fire on Southend Pier.

Brought up in Peckham an adopted lad

school reports rather bad.

A bit of burglary in seventy six

included in his bag of tricks.

Then he tried the army game

The Green Jackets by name.

A Sergeant with platoon command

the Military Medal in N. Ireland.

Then a transfer to the SAS

having a little more success.

An instructor in an intelligence Coy.

In that Harrod's bag the real McCoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zc5R3erB4Yc

Paul Nash

Paul Nash

A Kensington London man

eighteen eighty nine life began.

Shows an early interest in art

his prosperous family played their part.




Sent him to the Slade College

a school to improve his knowledge.

He failed to make the drawing grade

after one year he left dismayed .




A few shows with landscapes shown

not as yet very well known.

Then came the first world war

not for him blood and gore.




The Artist Rifles a London regiment

continuing his artistic development.

Then a commission as a war artist

a war propaganda careerist.




A batman and chauffeur at his command

Ypres and Flanders he'd see first hand.

Incessant rain, men being slain

draw, paint in the devils domain.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTSZ6Wbvb1g

Ronald Searle

Ronald Searle




Ronald Searle a Cambridge man

nineteen twenty life began.

Two years after the great war

a young Hitler wanted more.




Dissatisfied with the end result

“ I will bring more tumult,

we weren’t beaten in the great war,

hungry Berlin closed the door.




Nineteen thirty three Hitler ruled his land

at last he was in total command.

Nineteen thirty nine Hitler got his war

Searle volunteers for the Engineer Corps.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lnu769z66U8

John Waterhouse

John William Waterhouse, born Rome

Pope Pious the 1X on the throne.

Quote“Mary conceived without sin,

believe it, your in.

But who was Jesus-is dad

was it any old jack the lad.

Somebody got it in

even if sex is a sin.

Now back to JW and art

a Pre–Raphaelite at heart.

Not as well known as some

nor exactly adventuresome.

His Lady of Shallot a delight

left it late to be a knight.

Sleep and and half-Brother Death

doesn't make me catch my breath.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px7trjFwv3Y

Canaletto

Canaletto

Born sixteen ninety seven

into an earthly heaven.

Venice had immense wealth, power

the eighteenth century its final hour.

His father in the theatre industry

set design a family proclivity.

Initially trained by his father

then finished with him all together.

Set painting not his style

naturalism more worthwhile

Canaletto's work no mystery

exact paintings for history.

Nothing intellectual to understand

preciseness takes command.

What you get is what you see

Canaletto no visionary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StPYCVmnPC8

Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

A log cabin his place of birth

eighteen 0 nine he graced the earth.

The blue grass state a Kentucky boy

eventually becoming the real McCoy.

In education Lincoln self taught

stood alone in mind, thought.

His freedom fight caused much strife

he hated slavery all his life.

Farmhand, lawyer then politician

great insight and ambition.

A rocky ride for political might

not all issues about black, white.

A more unified America was his game

modernizing industry another aim.

Opposed to the Mexican war

called it pro-slavery and more.

In eighteen sixty he became President

In sixty one a White House resident.

On April 12^th civil war declared

the Fort Sumter attack well prepared.

President Lincoln managed the war

encouraging Union esprit de corps.

Eighteen sixty five a Union victory

Lincoln gains esteem and dignity.

At Fords theatre Washington DC

President Lincoln ends life journey.

A bullet to back of his head

the next day our hero was dead.

http://www.history.com/shows/blood-and-glory-the-civil-war-in-color/videos/lincolns-gettysburg-address?cmpid=mrss_int_taboola_video_his

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Lionel Brockman Richie

born into the bourgoisie.

Nineteen forty nine the year

Alabama, a racist atmosphere.

To Joliet, Illinois his family moved

mothers professional life improved.

Principal at the local school

confident, assured, cool.

Richie graduated from Joliet high

then he waved academics goodbye.

A high school tennis ace

but music taking first place.

A singer with The Commodores

saxophonist on many tours.

His big break when he went alone

his real talent clearly shown.

Lionel Richie his debut album

Tuskegee awarded a platinum.

After twenty five years back on top

still the boss of romance and pop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1xiFRccd88&list=PL10D8BB24536AE162

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

The Windy City. Chicago, Illinois

was graced with another boy.

Nineteen sixty three the year

a happy family in good cheer.

Father in the musical game

enjoying local, some national fame.

Mother a singer by choice

little said about her voice.

Still in his teens he met a star

Lionel Richie was going far.

Richie said he should move to LA

a move Marx blessed to this day.

Richie troubled with his first album

backing vocal he couldn't fathom.

Marx moved in sorted it out

proving he was some standout.

The LA move four years now

Marx still no cash cow.

Then a call from EMI

Marx new he'd hit the bulls eye.

Write and record as you will

for Marks, what a thrill.

His first seven in the top five

an explosive way to arrive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_uWS6K-VF8&list=RDH9nPf7w7pDI&index=8

Sir John Lavery

Sir John Lavery.

John Lavery a Belfast man

in religious turmoil life began.

Protestant, Catholic trouble

seemingly never ending struggle.

Eighteen fifty six the year

the mercantile act made clear.

Not much about his youth

difficult to find truth.

Attended a Glasgow academy to start

then off to Paris to study French art.

Returned to Scotland, the Glasgow School

Art Nouveau breaks the conventional rule.

A commission to paint Victoria’s visit

a success, described by some as exquisite.

Then off to London for portraiture

his talent making him secure.

Painting boats, planes, airships as well

firmly established in the artistic cartel.

A Knighthood must have made his day

we hardly hear him mentioned today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23jbNZMiH28

Jim Warren

Jim Warren

Jim Warren a Long Beach California man

nineteen forty nine life began.

Showing natural ability very young

for many years remained unsung.

At high school he made up his mind

an artist, the rich and famous kind.

At twenty six his first show

a win inspires a desire to know.

Record albums book cover illustrations

portrait painting amongst his demonstrations.

In eighty one national fame

an album cover for Bob Seger brought acclaim.

Prince and Alice Cooper joined the queue

Walt Disney Studio's got an interview.

Traditional paint, stretched canvas

assisted by a little madness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Uzm9RwITXs

Justin Spieth

Jordon Spieth

The lone Star State
yields another great.
The year, nineteen ninety three
an addition to the family tree.

Shawn and Mary Spieth blithesome
in the presence of their son.
Jordon had a Catholic education
2011 a successful notation.

Golf, always pretty good
swing he quickly understood.
2009 US amateur champ
2011 a rubber stamp.

At nineteen years he turned pro
golf in for The Lord Mayors show.
The John Deere Classic won
an amazing run had begun.

Just won The Masters with ease
looking every bit the bees knees.
Young good looking talented too
the Masters title a brilliant coup.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDt-7M75ou8

Johannes Vermeer

Johannes Vermeer

1632-1675.

The Thirty Years War still going strong

religion at war, lunacy age-long.

In this chaos our hero born

sixteen thirty two Europe war torn.

Delft an industrious town

certainly not run down.

Tapestry, delftware an artistic clique

later becoming quite unique.

Its unclear who trained Vermeer

he didn't write about his career.

Dutch Golden Age his style

baroque though versatile.

His full oeuvre we're not to sure

thirty four have been accounted for.

A long time favourite of mine

he takes you there, true, fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQ2W-cb-C8

Richard 111

Evil Richard 111.

Never legally married for sure
whatever, Anne's wealth he would procure.

He planned the murder of two boys
destroyed like unwanted toys.

Evil Richard did every thing wrong
Bosworth his final swan song.

His army just refused to fight
Some hung around, some took flight.

The Stanley's followed him down the hill
eventually joining in the kill.

Not the last plantagenet King
Henry Tudor continuing.

Henry a uniquely clever man
two decades of peace began.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=74u ... =endscreen

Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather

Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

his mothers labour day.

Nineteen seventy seven, February

mother acquired another accessory.

Born into a fighting family

some fought with fame, majesty.

Uncle Roger double world champ

Floyd's father left his stamp.

Our hero a great amateur career

a national golden gloves buccaneer.

Turning pro in ninety six

his first fight a very quick fix.

Roberto Apodaca out in two

great cheers for this début.

The rest is history as they say

undefeated to this day.

Umpteen world title's to his name

best pound for pounder in the game.

Manny Pacquiao next in line

another win is my opine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHIhsLhQ-q8

MannyPacquiao

Manny Pacquiao President Marcos in command under martial law, ruled the land. Nineteen seventy eight Manny born his zodiac sign Capricorn. The Philippines were graced a genius had surfaced. Parents split when he was young in education remained unsung. Poor, sometimes desperately so no! no! don't let it show. Left home when just fourteen determined, ambitious, keen. Amateur boxing tries his luck showing toughness, pluck. Represents the Philippines quickly learned the guidelines. At sixteen years he turns pro not yet the lord mayors show. Eleven wins then a loss ko'd, not yet the boss. Weight seemed to give trouble seemingly a career struggle. Eventually an octuple champion eight different world titles won. Six from the big four The Ring gave two more. The Ring titles are notional the fans getting emotional. WBA,WBC,IBF. WBO up and down to and fro. Acting, singer, politics too fighting Mayweather long overdo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LehJgK_XykU
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George Best

George Best.

A coach at Man United

was absolutely delighted.

“ I think I've found a genius

come and watch discuss”

Matt Busby was all ears

the best news for years.

Goerge Best just fifteen

but the best Busby had seen.

Combining pace, skill, balance

Busby pleased at first glance.

Dribbled like a dream

outstanding in the team.

Beat defenders with ease

an all round bees knees.

Nineteen forty six his birth

Belfast he graced the earth.

Eleven years at Man United

millions he delighted.

Quit with them at twenty seven

aged fifty nine he went to heaven.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp7cTlvHgUQ

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Nineteen thirty eight year of birth

forth of eight for what its worth.

Houston.Texas the lone star state

he first learned to articulate.

Father a carpenter, down to earth

mother a nurse a satisfying perk.

Learned, guitar, harmonica, fiddle

singing came natural, a doddle.

With The Scholars he made a start

not lead singer, soon to part.

Became a writer, producer too

formed The First Edition, success grew.

Edition a successful decade

then things began to fade.

Kenny began a solo career

great success his first year.

Lucille a sensational success

in twelve countries great progress.

The Gambler, another international run

Kenny everyone’s favourite son.

Great wealth and world acclaim

a man on top of his game.

Did a bit of acting too

Kenny tried and true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAxsS3IwXY

Steven Hawkins

Steven Hawkins.

Oxford. England Stevens birth
with Hitler trying to rule the earth.
Nineteen forty two the year
The first American troops appear.

His mother left their London place
an easier target for the master race.
A family of thinkers Steven born
neither academically time worn.

They both made Oxford University
showing wisdom, abtrusity.
Steven showing academic aptitude
a great deal of fortitude.

A dreadful illness aged twenty one
all ambitions thought undone.
Persistence ,work, a brilliant brain
black holes became his domain.

“There are no black holes he claimed”
at classical theory he aimed.
The event horizon does not exist
things do escape from its midst.

Atoms and smaller particles
quantum theory articles.
Under pressure change form
there is no sharp line drawn.

The event horizon disappears
radiation escapes, appears.
No one yet proved him wrong
Mathematically leads the throng.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6kFJL0eIc

Einstein

Einstein Relativity. E = mc^2 The same time period seems different let me be more referent. Half an hour in a queue may cause a little rue. The last half hour of a good play won't cause such dismay. Queue time seems so slow play time no such woe. The equation E = m x c squared Einstein universally declared. Energy and mass are the same thing much derision this would bring. Mass x the speed of light squared Einstein again confidently aired. A huge amount of energy is released when a small amount of mass is breached. Thus huge bombs are made plutonium, uranium best mass grade. Hiroshima felt uranium two three five Nagasaki, plutonium, many thousands died. The speed of light is constant to our genius declared this true. The greatest physicist of his age a giant on the historical stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfF0vxKZRhc

Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan

Hitler came to power a year before

Carl born nineteen thirty four.

Brooklyn. New York place of birth

reform Jews for what its worth.

His mother known great poverty

put down , ignored, inequality.

Father escaped the Ukraine Pogrom

mild mannered with great aplomb.

Carl an inquisitive child

five years old stirred beguiled.

Dinosaurs, stars, space

Universe a mysterious place.

Read H.G.Wells, E.R.Burroughs,

astrobiology his mind transposed.

Amino acids affected by radiation

astrophysics and so on.

Television he set the pace.

Cosmos a new view on space

Five hundred million viewed

star struck, awed, subdued.

Made science popular world wide

twenty books to enthral, guide.

Nature not to kind at death

cancer caused his last breath.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKQQAv5svkk

Bernard Hopkins

Bernard Hopkins

At birth a Philadelphia man

Raymond Rosen estate life began.

Nineteen sixty five the year

January his première.

Not a very auspicious start

the law he tried to outsmart.

By age thirteen stabbed three times

mugging people amongst his crimes.

Five years in a correction facility

learning some boxing ability.

Watched a murder over cigarettes

when he left had no regrets.

As he left given some flack

the Warden said “you'll be back”

Bernard said”you wont see me

I'm barking up a different tree”.

Boxing then his chosen career

didn't take long to domineer.

Lost his first at light heavyweight

a drop to middle, wins twenty one straight.

In nineteen ninety five the IBF crown

a middleweight champ and great renown.

Twenty time he defends the title

then lost it to a much younger rival.

Nearly fifty now, strong and fit

still confident he can do it.

A long way from that “you'll be back”

proved he sure could take the flack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NA40EEEv_k

Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach.

Jewish family for what it's worth

nineteen twenty eight his birth.

Kansas City, Missouri the place

New York his knowledge base.

Graduating from Forest Hills High

at eighteen he waves goodbye.

Disliked his classical piano lessons

preferred going to jazz sessions.

Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, two

he liked to go and view.

More studies at California West

thought Darius Milhaud the best.

Then service in the Korean war

in entertainment on this tour.

On demob a working pianist

Vic Damone on his list.

Meets Hal David a lyricist

becomes a friend and accompanist.

This relationship brought world fame.

they set the music world aflame.

Writing for film and stage

brought music into the modern age.

Bacharach had other talents too

knew the business through and through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O_uGOAJVBw

Joam Baez

Joan Baez.

Staten Island, New York City

Joe DiMaggio sitting pretty.

In forty one a hitting streak

fifty six games he did complete.

This year Joan Baez was born

midst a mighty snow storm.

January the month of birth

even a watery sun, dearth.

Quakers mum and dad became

Joan elected to do the same.

A Scottish mother Joan had

her father a Mexican lad.

Pacifism the family theme

a peaceful world Joan's dream.

A ukulele Joan acquired

rhythm and blues inspired.

Moved by Pete Seegers music

singing his work exclusive.

Where Have all The Flowers Gone

a really big come on.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Joan+Baez+All+Songs&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=343E3248A367F3DDAAA3343E3248A367F3DDAAA3

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan.

Jewish origins the family came

fleeing a pogrom in Russia's Ukraine.

The United States they headed for

not far from Lake Superiors shore.

Europe at war when Bob was born

Hitler determined, Europe war-torn.

Nineteen forty one the date

May, Bob began to actuate.

Duluth. Minnesota our hero's birth

St. Mary's Hospital he graced the earth.

Robert Allen Zimmerman named

not the name that made him famed.

A normal university career

mentally music would domineer.

Emphasis on rock n roll

figuring he'd dug himself hole.

Felt more at home with folk music

more natural more intrinsic.

Then it all came pouring out

he didn't need a talent scout.

Like a Rolling Stone does it for me

unless we agree to disagree.

It captures the time the place

flower power, breathing space.

http://songstube.net/video.php?title=Like%20A%20Rolling%20Stone&artistid=16264&artist=Bob%20Dylan&id=213373

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello.

Royal Tan The National winner
Declan Patrick McManus a beginner.
Fifty four the year born
Paddington London his first yawn.

His father a musician too
with Joe Loss and crew.
Singer and trumpeter
Declan would do a little better.

With Stiff Records a name change
Elvis Costello a creative exchange.
A solo career he began
an able and confident man.

Less Than Zero a reasonable start
on a subject close to his heart.
An anti fascist put down thing
recognition it would bring.

Advisor on humanitarian schemes
still trying to realize his dreams.
Works for the US jazz foundation
not looking for acclamation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpprOGsLWUo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1S4DJtLOk

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello.

Royal Tan The National winner
Declan Patrick McManus a beginner.
Fifty four the year born
Paddington London his first yawn.

His father a musician too
with Joe Loss and crew.
Singer and trumpeter
Declan would do a little better.

With Stiff Records a name change
Elvis Costello a creative exchange.
A solo career he began
an able and confident man.

Less Than Zero a reasonable start
on a subject close to his heart.
An anti fascist put down thing
recognition it would bring.

Advisor on humanitarian schemes
still trying to realize his dreams.
Works for the US jazz foundation
not looking for acclamation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpprOGsL

Religion is just a Ponzi scheme.

Religion is just a Ponzi scheme.
pay, pay, they promise a dream.
Don't stop paying, don't take a rest
neither you or family will be blessed.

To get you past that pearly gate
we'll need more money on the plate.
It could be standing room only by now
there's no half price for thee and thou.
.
If you wish to book en suite
give your self an eternal treat.
You'll need a huge lottery win
enough to make the Bishop grin.

Those Atheist, secularist too
we're definitely warning you
We've tortured and burnt in the past
pay up  now or they''ll be one big blast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFhlsI3weQM

Patrick Mcgoohan

Patrick Mcgoohan.
d 2009.

The roaring twenties, gangster rule
Al Capone plays it cool.
Prohibition on a high
molls and gangsters, nothing dry.

In this Patrick’s mother gives birth
our hero graced the earth.
Nineteen twenty eight New York
no mention of a white stork.

Quickly back to Ireland then
unimpressed with gangster mayhem.
Seven years in the Emerald isle
then Sheffield a different living style.

World War Two and evacuation came
Loughborough in Leicester, life's game.
Ratcliffe College he excelled
boxing and maths were upheld.

Back to Sheffield as war subsides
chicken farmer, bank clerk, driving besides.
Then stage manager at Sheffield Rep. Theatre
thing getting a little better.

Spotted by Orson Wells as an actor
playing in Serious Charge a turning factor.
Signing a contract with Rank organisation
later becoming a cult sensation.

The Prisoner filmed in Wales
Portmeirion scenery excels
Opposed to authority of all kinds
pleasing revolutionary TV minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDsQlmctJOU

freddie mercury

Freddie Mercury

British protectorate of Zanzibar

birth place of our star.

Nineteen forty six the year

father a British Colonial office cashier.

Zanzibar revolution a bit of a shock

his parents carefully taking stock.

A move to England they decided on

the slaughter increasing whereupon.

Freddie seventeen in this year

career wise, unclear.

West Thames College studies art

but music closer to his heart.

Worked at Heathrow Airport awhile

then tried the Liverpool life style.

Lived above a Liverpool pub

The Dovedale Towers with its pub grub.

Not till he met Brian May

did he show his musical array.

Guitar, piano, vocalist too

innate talents came shining through.

Composing songs amongst his skills

an individual success 'Love Kills'.

With Queen though, world fame

super-stardom, international acclaim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldRtpSWvnOs