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The quartet’s charm. “After marrying, we lived Angels, Natalie Cole’s Unforget- ,ŝŐŚYƵĂůŝƚLJ͕'ƌĞĂƚdĂƐƟŶŐDĞĂůƐ famous classical cross over strength is its remarkable abili- in France and England. Our chil- table, Louis Armstrong’s What group Il Divo, is on the line from ty to blend operatically-trained dren are half French, half Aussie; A Wonderful World, and many London as he winds down from vocals and classical music with one of my sons calls himself a more. a sell-out concert the previous themes from pop, bolero, folk, ‘Fraussie’. “We have some incredible evening, describing it as fabu- tango, sacred and Latin music. “We live in California now and dancers,” Sebastien says. “It is a lous, beautiful. Sebastien, the only self-taught love it there. My wife says by very rich and non boring show.” The 45-year-old French mu- singer with Il Divo, started his ca- moving from England – where we The frenetic pace of touring sician, singer, composer and reer as a pop musician in France. spent 10 years – to California, we the world might seem daunting record producer has been a His childhood was tough and he are getting closer to Australia. We but Sebastien gives the impres- member of the four-member Il grew up with his mother in in a love Byron Bay, there’s no crazi- sion he still enjoys it. After the Divo group since 2004 alongside block of apartments. ness there.” UK, Il Divo headed to Europe for Urs Buhler (Switzerland), Carlos In Paris he has written music Sebastien has been to Perth a few weeks, then to Australia for Marin (Spain) and David Miller for many French artists and in twice before and says he is a promotion. After that Sebastien (US). 2001 performed with the famous looking forward to the October has a private concert in Bali. Next Il Divo has sold more than French singer the late Johnny concert. “I think we played at an stop is Japan and Australia, the 30 million albums worldwide, Hallyday. outdoor venue, maybe near wa- US and Latin America, commit- achieved more than 50 No 1 The voice on the telephone is ter, (research reveals it was Kings ments which extend until March- records, received 160 Gold calm, relaxed and at ease with Park in 2012). I remember having April next year. and Platinum sales awards in himself, and really happy when my rst sur ng lesson in Perth The Australian arm of the tour 33 countries and staged four it comes to discussing his family, with no problems because the will feature much-loved Aus- ground-breaking world tours. Australian born wife Renee and water is so beautiful.” tralian singer Marina Prior who They have performed before children twins Luca and Rose 10, Il Divo’s Timeless Australian Sebastien says he is looking for- the likes of former US President and Jude 7. tour includes the classics and ward to meeting. Barack Obama and Her Majesty “I am very lucky to be married songs from their new album. Returning to discussing his the Queen and shared micro- to Renee who is originally from Timeless features a classic mix family, Sebastien says the chil- phones with fellow superstars Ferntree Gully in Victoria. She of favourite pop and traditional dren are on school holidays at from Barbra Streisand to Celine has lived in Melbourne and Syd- standards in four languages in- present. 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SUPPORT YOUR WA DEALER FOR FRIENDLY SERVICE AND RELIABILITY Phone 1800 046 847 2 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 317 AUGUST 2018 AGL competition winners Quote of the month From the editor’s desk “To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age.” Collection days will be ity which raises thou- Thomas Bailey Aldrich held on Wednesday 5 sands of dollars each September in the Perth year on page 5. CBD, train stations and ★★★ the streets of Freman- Looking back and Urban slang tle and on the weekend reminiscing is one of life’s of 8/9 September at pleasures and our Living Gatsbying - Posting on social media for the spe- shopping centres and Histories project steps ci c purpose of one person seeing it – usually someone you’re dating, want to date, or used to Bunnings stores. Any- back into the 1950s and date! It’s the modern version of Jay Gatsby from one who may be able to 60s. Hundreds of peo- the novel The Great Gatsby holding parties to get WE’VE got a bumper assist can call the offi ce ple shared their stories Daisy’s attention. edition this month in- on 9486 4900. of what life was like for cluding an Active Ageing ★★★ them in WA during these liftout focusing on ex- The award ceremo- decades and we provide ercising and well-being ny for the WA Seniors an interactive talk for Great West Aussies in later life. Inside it, we Awards will be held dur- clubs and groups as well feature pro les on ev- ing Seniors Week 2018 as tips on writing your - Did you know? eryday people and how and nominations are own piece of history. If they stay active. There now open. I urge you to you would like to book a AGL’s partnership manager Jackie Shervington and WA’s World War I veteran Peter Casserly achieved is also an up to date list consider putting forth an talk, please call the offi ce Have a Go News’ editor Jennifer Merigan draw the with his wife Monica Australia’s longest marriage of 80 years and 10 months. Among the last to enlist of Living Longer Living unsung hero in your life on 9227 8283 or email lucky winners from the AGL competition Stronger program pro- for one of these presti- Tahlia@haveagonews. with the AIF in 1914-18, he was awarded the Cen- viders around the state. gious awards. com.au THANKS to AGL, in last month’s issue readers had the tenary Medal. He died in 2005 at 107. Monica died Another special treat for Whether it’s someone ★★★ opportunity to win an experience to see the West Coast in 2004 at 102. readers this month is you know who deliv- With so many of us Eagles play a home game against Melbourne in the the opportunity to win a ers meals on wheels utilising digital technol- Field Club at Optus Stadium on 19 August. double pass to a spe- or volunteers in some ogy our website www. Congratulations to Cameron Bell, Mary Eddy and Pi- eta McKean who were the lucky winners. cial movie preview of way in the community, haveagonews.com.au, Word of the month the new Disney movie the awards provide an off ers a variety of stories Mumpsimus Christopher Robin. It will opportunity to recog- including scam alerts in Noun be held at Hoyts South- nise and say thank you between editions of the Funny historical fact A traditional custom or idea adhered to although lands and the lucky win- to people aged 60 and paper.