An Eurovision legend, Noel Kelehan, has passed away today. This is sad news to an old fart like me. Hearing "...and the conductor is Noel Kelehan (or Ossi Runne)" was a happy moment every year. A springtime ritual. Something that made you feel good and safe. Something the young folks have no idea of...
Kelehan conducted in all 29 Eurovision entries, 24 of them Irish, 5 of them winners. A huge piece of Eurovision history is gone. And did you know he also worked with U2 in The Unforgettable fire album? Here he is in one of his finest moments.
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