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Joseph Panasci's avatar

Great story, Ted. Thanks for sharing.

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Francis GRAVES's avatar

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

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Harold's avatar

Well heard Ms. Francis. I could hear the love not so well hidden in the music as well. Harold

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Francis GRAVES's avatar

Hi Harold,

I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Francis GRAVES

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WAYNE GOINS's avatar

Beautifully written, Ted!!!!

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Ken Johnston's avatar

Just beautiful. Thank you.

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Alan Schulman's avatar

Love this origin story Ted. Thanks for sharing. Who knew?

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Pat's avatar

Thanks to you I'm richer than yesterday!

About DE any news from Pulitzer reps?

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Ted Gioia's avatar

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.

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PatrickFaith's avatar

I have to admit that I want a copy of that album.

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Robert C. Gilbert's avatar

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.

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Lynn Nash's avatar

The world became a different place yesterday.

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Karen Bennett's avatar

Elegantly written, as befits the subject. Bravo, Ted.

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Steve Yarbrough's avatar

Such a beautiful piece and sweetly uplifting in an ugly world.

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Sara Whittall's avatar

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 !

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Carolyn Zeytoonian's avatar

Such a beautiful story, Ted. I will share this with pleasure.

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Patrick Hinely's avatar

History that reads like a fairy tale. I love it!

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JGP's avatar

High class on both sides of that exchange. Thanks for a lovely story.

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Jim Trageser's avatar

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.

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