I have just phoned Tommy in Dublin, I spoke to his son,
Tommy is in hospital for another operation, apparently he will be in a week or so,
I will phone again next week and for an update....
All the best Tommy, Take care....Alex #)
All the best Tommy and speedy recovery!
Yes, best wishes Tommy. Thinking of you.
Best wishes Tommy, get well soon!!!
Rock on!
All the best dear Tommy, we all are waiting for your music!
Alfredo
Here's a get well wish for Tommy and I hope for a fast recovery so he can get back to the enjoyment of making music.
Farrell
Best wishes Tommy from all your Songcrafters buddies.
B
Sending positive vibes Tommy,hope you get well soon mate👍
Best wishes, Tommy.
Paul.
best wishes Tommy.
I wish a speedy recovery to my fellow left handed guitarist - See you soon Tommy!!
Mark
!@001
Hope you are back in the recording saddle soon my friend. Willie
Get well soon Tommy
Wishing you a very speedy recovery.
Bruce
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Tommy. :)
Thanks for the update, Alex - hope you feel better soon, Tommy.
Best wishes Tommy... get well soon... get back here soon too!!!
Get well soon Tommy x
Out from under my rock to wish you a speedy recovery Tommy. Everybody is pullin' for ya.
Thanks for keepin' us posted Alex.
Hope you can keep comfortable and here's wishes for a speedy recovery!
#)
Get well soon, we miss you here!!
Mike
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery, Tommy! Looking forward to hearing your gorgeous guitar & superb vocals sometime soon! Get well soon, pal!
Hope you have a speedy recovery Tommy. We miss you here.
Take care,
Gary
Get well soon Tommy - hands off those nurses...
Hi gang i'm back
less brains than before this op hhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa
but being fairly brainless znyway who will notice
for the life of me i cannot remember how to post a song
I remember i all ways posted through audacity but end of story now
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\i will have to lean on my goood virtual friend Alex
TOMMY
thanks for your friendship and everything
Hey Tommy,good to hear from you mate.
😎😎😎
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o :o :o
Welcome back, Tommy!
:D Hi, Bruno.
I have been absent for a while. A health problem.
It will never completely go away but I'm dealing with it.
I didn't touch an instrument for several months.
Much better now. Good therapy.
Quote from: Speed Demon on July 07, 2017, 05:24:05 AM:D Hi, Bruno.
I have been absent for a while. A health problem.
It will never completely go away but I am dealing with it.
I didn't touch an instrument for several months.
Much better now. Good therapy.
Glad to see you and to see Tommy back as well, a big 'Rock on' to borrow a phrase from Hook :-)
Not good to be away from your instruments - it heals the soul. Plus in and play my brothers.
B
Glad your back and doing well brother!
Oh so glad to hear you are back Tommy x
just saw your post Gene, take care brother.
Really pleased to see you're well enough to post again Tommy.
And take care, Gene
Good to have you back Tommy,
Will phone you in a day or so,
Take care.....Alex
Good to hear your back Tommy 🙃
Bentornato!!!
:)
Alfredo
Glad to hear you are doing better Tommy.
Mach
Hi Tommy, I hope that you recover quickly. Best of luck with the next song. I'm happy to help with anything.
Glad you're back lefty!!
Tommy is due back in Hospital soon, Take care pal.
All the best Tommy....
Alex
Quote from: Groundy on August 04, 2017, 12:35:59 AMTommy is due back in Hospital soon, Take care pal.
All the best Tommy....
Alex
Oh no...hope all is well.
Mach
All the best to you Tommy.
Every time I pick up a guitar you are never far from my mind. All the best Tommy. Willie
Thinking of you brother!
Rock on!
We are all rooting for you Tommy.
B
thinking of you Tommy.
Hope all goes well Tommy.
Mike
Come on Tommy, I know you're a fighter!
Alfredo
Thinking of you x
I just phoned Tommy,his son said he was taken into hospital last week because he couldn't walk,he is having tests, I said I will phone next week to see how he is, but his son said he won't be out by then, when I findout more I will let you know
I told his son to tell him we are all asking for him.
Alex
Not good news. Thanks for the update Alex. Wishing you all the best Tommy.
B
We're in your corner Tommy!
Rock on brother!
Quote from: Groundy on August 10, 2017, 01:52:04 PMI told his son to tell him we are all asking for him.
Alex
Thanks for the update Alex. We are all wishing you a speedy recovery Tommy. We miss you!
Mike
Quote from: Hook on August 10, 2017, 03:54:34 PMWe're in your corner Tommy!
Rock on brother!
Ditto that, we got your back Tommy
Thanks for the update Alex, wishing Tommy all the best. Willie
Any word on how Tommy is doing?
Hang in there FB.
Mach
I phoned Tommy today, spoke to his son, Tommy is still in hospital and will be for a few weeks yet, they are still helping him to remember how to walk, I told him to tell Tommy we are all rooting for him, I will phone again in a couple of weeks,
Alex
Thanks for the update Alex. Sounds like Tommy is going through the ringer a bit. Hope he's back in the game soon.
Thanks for updating us. Tommy, feel better soon, my friend.
Bruce
Yes thanks for the update Alex. Tommy we are wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.
Mach
Thanks Alex. Next time you're in contact with Tommy or his family, send him my best.
Alex, would you be so kind as to pass along my best wishes to Tommy?
I wish I could be there to do it myself but distance denies me that opportunity.
Thanks for the updates Alex - appreciate them. We are all rooting for Tommy through this difficult time for him and thinking of him and his family.
B
Thanks for the update, Alex!
Thinking of you Tommy!
Quote from: bruno on August 21, 2017, 08:06:50 AMThanks for the updates Alex - appreciate them. We are all rooting for Tommy through this difficult time for him and thinking of him and his family.
B
Yes indeed... we all miss Tommy here. Hope u get better soon mate.
Mike
Thanks for the update Alex. I hope all goes well Tommy...we need and miss your influence here!
Farrell
For Tommy:
I have always been a great admirer of your work.
Your enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment of music shines through your performances.
Looking forward to when you can once again impress the world with your songs.
I sincerely hope you make a speedy recovery.
All the best.
Kelvin (AK)
Thank you for the update Alex, and Tommy I'm thinking of you and miss your Strat playing!
Mark
Just spoke to Tommy on the phone, he is home after 4 weeks in hospital, he is confined to bed at the moment, he sounded very tired,but thanked you all for your well wishes.
Alex
Awww - great news he's home xx
Alex, tell Tommy I said he's been goofing off long enough. Time to get back on his instruments.
Glad to hear your home brother, we miss you!
Rock on!
Thanks for the update, Alex. Get well soon, Tommy!
Thinking about you Tommy!
Get well soon!
Thinking of you Tommy.
The Boss needs to get himself well again, go for it Tommy!
B
Best wishes, Tommy! Here's to a speedy recovery, mate. Looking forward to our next collab!
Appreciate you keeping us informed Alex, stay strong Tommy.
Thinking of you, brother. Hope you're feeling better soon.
Bruce
Good to hear you are home Tommy. we miss that great tone from your Strat. Best wishes.
Mike
Glad to hear you are home Tommy , hope all is well for you and your family , stay well mate
Count me in on folks who think of ya often and are pullin' for ya Tommy. This joint just ain't the same without you...
Hope you get back on your feet soon and can share some of your great pickin' and singin' with us all again soon.
Hope all is well and we miss ya Bro!
Mach
I did not know Alex taught me
the sound of your guitar and your voice we miss
Nice to hear that Tommy is home. All the best...
Sending best wishes & thoughts, Tommy.
Hope you feel better soon.
No place like Home Tommy. A good place to recover and make your comeback!
Hang in there man.
Spoke to Tommy's son this morning, he said Tommy's feeling a lot better they will know more next week when they reduce one of his tablets and see how he goes.
Didn't get a chance to speak to him as he was asleep.
Alex
Like Pine said, this joint ain't the same without you - Hope you come back soon!
Thanks for keeping up updated Groundy - we all appreciate it, and we all miss Tommy. Get better soon Tommy, we are all rooting for ya.
B
Spoke to Tommy,s son again this afternoon,
He just said he is up and down,
He was asleep again, his son said he sleeps a lot at the moment.I will phone again next week.
Alex
Thanks for the update, Alex. Send him my best wishes next time you're in touch with him.
Alex - thanks for keeping us all informed. We all miss him here, I'm sure its very worrying for his family.
B
Thanks Alex.
Tommy, we're thinking of you and missing you x
Quote from: Hilary on October 01, 2017, 12:16:56 PMThanks Alex.
Tommy, we're thinking of you and missing you x
+1
Quote from: bruno on October 01, 2017, 10:39:59 AMAlex - thanks for keeping us all informed. We all miss him here, I'm sure its very worrying for his family.
B
+1
Thanks for keeping us filled in Alex, we sure do miss him round here.
Mike
If it's possible to acquire Tommy's mailing address, I'd like to send him a get-well card.
Tazzy, a friend of mine received a message from Tommy's daughter,
"Hi Dad is at home now he's not doing too well he is completely bedridden and is under the palliative care team we are heartbroken he has some good days and some bad days today is a bit of a bad day he's confused and irritated. I will tell him you were asking for him and thanks. I will keep you updated if any changes." And today is his dear Kay's birthday, his is next Tuesday."
I spoke to Tommy yesterday, he didn't sound a well man.
Alex
That doesn't sound good at all. Thanks for keeping in touch with him Alex. He knows we're all thinking of him.
I agree, that DOESN'T sound good. All we can do is send him our love & concern... Tommy, we're all rooting for you, pal!
Thanks for keeping us updated Alex. Tommy we are all missing you here, missing those great sounds of yours.
Mike
Thanks for the update Alex, I just wish it was better news. He's in my thoughts. Willie
Bad news indeed...
:(
Alfredo
So sad news... :(
I'm so sorry to hear that !
If you get a chance, please do tell him that he's in our thoughts.
I can't find any words at the moment but I'm thinking of you Tommy xx
I really appreciate your updates on Tommy, Alex. Please pass on my thoughts and best wishes if you get the chance.
Nick
Not great news. Hope he beats this thing. My thoughts with Tommy and his family
Bruno.
Sending every positive thought I can your way.
Man I'm sorry to hear this, I'm sending good vibes your way brother.
Rock on!
This is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
Get well soon Tommy x
Paul n Mary
Quote from: Greeny on October 13, 2017, 03:30:35 AMThis is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
Well said. +1
Quote from: bruno on October 13, 2017, 10:19:08 AMQuote from: Greeny on October 13, 2017, 03:30:35 AMThis is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
Well said. +1
I couldn't have said it better.......+2
Farrell
I spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...
Alex. :-\
Quote from: Groundy on October 28, 2017, 11:35:01 PMI spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...
Alex. :-\
:-(
All the best Tommy.
B
I am very sorry to hear Tommy is having such a rough time. :(
Always love to hear his tremolo soaked guitar and that stellar voice belting out the golden oldies just like I remember them being cranked out on our old "hi-fi" when I was a kid.
Hang in there Tommy! - I'm sending you positive vibes from Canada!
- Vann
Quote from: Groundy on October 28, 2017, 11:35:01 PMI spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...
Alex. :-\
So sorry to hear this. Hang in there Tommy, we miss you.
Mach
So sorry to hear this. Very best wishes Tommy.
Just spoke to Tommy he sounds great 100% better than last time I spoke to him, he sends his regards to you all, really made my day. Alex .
:) :) :) :) :) :)
That's great news, Alex! Thanks for letting us know.
Fab news.
:) :-*
Alfredo
That's great news :D
Thanks for that Alex
Fab news. Thanks for keeping us updated - we're all rooting for you Tommy.
B
That's great news, Alex! Wish him well from me & Jackie :)
Good news! Nice one :-)
That's so good to hear, miss you Tommy.
Rock on!
Brilliant news.
Paul
Awww that's made my day too 😊
Great news.
So happy to hear this! Thanks for the update, Alex. Tommy, we left a light in the window for you. :)
great news for all fenderbender's aficionado
Great news Alex, let’s hope the good progress continues. Willie
Great news!
I spoke to Tommy's son yesterday, Tommy was sleeping, he said he has good days and bad days last time I spoke to him must have been a good day, I asked his son if he is getting better, The downside is he said he will never get better, Quite a shock, I told him to tell Tommy we are all asking for him...
Alex :(
Quote from: Groundy on December 02, 2017, 11:14:10 PMI spoke to Tommy's son yesterday, Tommy was sleeping, he said he has good days and bad days last time I spoke to him must have been a good day, I asked his son if he is getting better, The downside is he said he will never get better, Quite a shock, I told him to tell Tommy we are all asking for him...
Alex :(
:-( Not good news. Hope he's comfortable. Tell him we all miss his glorious tone and sense of fun here. Despite all, I hope he can fight this thing.
B
Tommy, I'm saving a fifth for you and I to celebrate your recovery. Get ready to enjoy.
(https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27045.0;attach=187788)
Sad to hear that, we love you here Fender Bender.
Rock on!
So sorry to hear this. Alex, give Tommy our best and I hope he has more good days to come. We miss ya Tommy.
Mach
Sad news indeed - I hope he has more good days to come too x
...très triste
I rest the answer of Eric Bogle, great songwriter and Australian singer
When we had made the cover of green fields of France with Tommy, Eric Bogle to whom I had sent the MP3, replied:
QuoteHello Jean pierre
Many thanks for sending me your recording of my song, and my apologies for the delay in replying, but I only got back home from my holiday in Japan a couple of days ago....
I liked your recording, it is now in my iTunes library along with many other versions. Thomas has a nice voice (deep too!). I don't care who sings my songs, whether they are famous or unknown, it always gives me the same feeling of quiet pride and satisfaction.
Please forward me your friend's video, I would like to see it.
Kind regards
Eric
...I put the cover of Tommy and me Green fields of France like Bump
Yes not good news on Tommy. We do miss him here, but we have a great catalog of songs from Tommy on here that we can continue to listen too and enjoy. We hope he knows we will still be listening.
Not good news, but the power of positive thought can hopefully work wonders.
Always thinking of you, Willie
Thanks for the update, Alex. Hope you have many more good days than bad, Tommy - we miss you.
Sorry to hear that.
Tommy has been a bright light of joy here and I do hope to hear from him again.
All the best Tommy. Hope the prognosis are wrong!
Hang on in there, Tommy.
Paul
Thanks for the update.
Send my best wishes when you're next in touch.
Sad news, send my best wishes.
Give my best wishes to Tommy next time you speak to him
Wish I could say Hi to Tommy too
Sending positive vibes to you Tommy!
Quite a shock hearing this news , wishing you all the best mate and hope you have many more good days.
Popping in to see what's going on and saw this. Terrible news. Tommy, you should know how much enjoyment your posts continue to bring me. Wishing you the best.
Bruce
For Tommy:
The year is closing fast, and what a year you had.
Its time for festive cheer and merriment, to raise your spirits.
And surrounded with your love-ones and close friends, it couldn't be sweeter.
Keep on in there.
Hope you have a great Christmas.
Kelvin (AK)
This is the time of year in which I try to look back and be positive. To find the good in even the worst turns. But sometimes you can't help but allow yourself to just feel when you get poor news. Here's to remembering good times and overcoming long odds.
I have just phoned Tommy's house I spoke to his son,
Once again Tommy was sleeping, His son said he hasn't been great the last few days.
I asked him to wish him all the best for Christmas from us all,
I will phone again next week.
Alex.
Thanks Alex.
Happy Christmas to you and yours also.
thank you Alex
Happy Christmas to you and your family
Quote from: Groundy on December 22, 2017, 06:32:56 AMI have just phoned Tommy's house I spoke to his son,
Once again Tommy was sleeping, His son said he hasn't been great the last few days.
I asked him to wish him all the best for Christmas from us all,
I will phone again next week.
Alex.
Thanks Alex for wishing him the best from us. We just hope his spirits take a turn for the better in 2018 even in the tough times. So yes we are rooting for him here and still enjoying the many tunes he has given us.
Mike
I am very sorry to tell you all but Tommy passed away this morning at 1.30 with his Family all around him. I will post again later. Alex .
This is such sad news. Tommy was a great inspiration and a terrific person. He had a style that was very unique, always had a great guitar riff in his music and told a story like no other. I was lucky to hear such greatness and was honored to do at least one collaboration with him. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Tommy's family.
RIP my friend. :'( May your music play through the heavens forever.
Mach
A sad day in deed ...
So sad.
Paul
Ol' Tommy was a swell guy. Always so supportive of others and one heck of a great singer and musician. Even tho this news wasn't completely unexpected, it's still difficult to hear :(
Rest easy Tommy... you will be missed....but your music will live on...