“Ben was a good friend, and we played a lot of great music together in just a few short years. We were pals. I’ve only known a few great singers who were pure ‘naturals’ like Ben. He just opened his mouth to sing and sounded perfect—like a hit record.
“His musicianship was stellar, and he was just a very fun guy to know and hang out with. He was consistently a good and kind fellow, and I’ll always miss him and remember fondly all the good times we spent together.” — Danny Louis of Gov’t Mule, formerly with Cap’n Swing and founding member of The Cars, Let’s Go! Benjamin Orr and The Cars by Joe Milliken, p. 65
That was a sweet compliment,& great friends acknowledgement.As a local musician for yrs in Tx.i agree about his musicianship,& of course a great personality,& singer.
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It’s so nice that so many people have such good memories of him and that his kindness seems to be such a consistent part of those memories.
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I loved reading Danny Louis’ words about Benjamin in “LET’S GO! BENJAMIN ORR AND THE CARS” ❤
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I don’t think anyone had a bad thing to say about Benjamin and most definitely an incredibly talented entity both sweet and kind and extremely rare.
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Dear friends B.B. and dear Donna,
I was thinking the same thing reading these words yesterday. Warmest regards from a smoke hazy Tasmania,
Hugs Tia
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Tia we all send prayers and hugs
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Thank you, dear friends ❤ We have a few dangerous days ahead this week, Thursday and Friday with temperatures near or in the 40's C which is above 100 F and with the strong winds and drought it is very dangerous. Fingers crossed we get through this without new fires. My heart goes to those suffering and the poor wildlife, so far our area has been safe this season. Lots of love to you and hugs
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Loved this when I read it in Joe’s fabulous book, and loved it again just now. And as usual, many thanks Donna – always something there for us.
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I should have said always something here for us. Patricia xx
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