The jazz legend had a single golden disc pressed, and sent in secrecy to Buckingham Palace. The Queen, for her part, was still talking about the Duke 60 years later.
Having just listened to all 20mins of The Queen's Suite, I think that The Duke must have fallen in love with our Queen and written a love suite! I agree that it should have remained personal and I should not have been able to listen to it!! But now it's out, what's to be done? I think that the original golden disc must, at least, be found and preserved! Francis GRAVES Portsmouth UK
Pulitzer administrator Marjorie Miller has said there is no need to give Duke Ellington the 1965 prize. But she is a lone voice in defiance of the now long list of Pulitzer winners who have spoken out in support—along with the tens of thousands who signed the petition. At this point, we need support from the Pulitzer Board, and that may happen. They must feel a little embarrassed by the organization's position on this matter.
I hope that in the weeks and months to come, as her family goes through her stuff - as all families do - some among the Windsors realize what a real treasure that is.
Great story, Ted. Thanks for sharing.
Having just listened to all 20mins of The Queen's Suite, I think that The Duke must have fallen in love with our Queen and written a love suite! I agree that it should have remained personal and I should not have been able to listen to it!! But now it's out, what's to be done? I think that the original golden disc must, at least, be found and preserved! Francis GRAVES Portsmouth UK
Well heard Ms. Francis. I could hear the love not so well hidden in the music as well. Harold
Hi Harold,
I'm glad I'm not the only one!
Francis GRAVES
Beautifully written, Ted!!!!
Just beautiful. Thank you.
Love this origin story Ted. Thanks for sharing. Who knew?
Thanks to you I'm richer than yesterday!
About DE any news from Pulitzer reps?
Pulitzer administrator Marjorie Miller has said there is no need to give Duke Ellington the 1965 prize. But she is a lone voice in defiance of the now long list of Pulitzer winners who have spoken out in support—along with the tens of thousands who signed the petition. At this point, we need support from the Pulitzer Board, and that may happen. They must feel a little embarrassed by the organization's position on this matter.
I have to admit that I want a copy of that album.
One of my favourite works by Ellington and Strayhorn, and one of the great gestures by Ellington. Played it last night in honour of Her Majesty.
The world became a different place yesterday.
Elegantly written, as befits the subject. Bravo, Ted.
Such a beautiful piece and sweetly uplifting in an ugly world.
Nice story thank you. Yes, I agree that some things can and should be privately gifted to a solo audience of shared understanding :) well done them !
Such a beautiful story, Ted. I will share this with pleasure.
History that reads like a fairy tale. I love it!
High class on both sides of that exchange. Thanks for a lovely story.
Wonderful story, and one I'd not heard.
I hope that in the weeks and months to come, as her family goes through her stuff - as all families do - some among the Windsors realize what a real treasure that is.