Let Us Grieve - an opinion piece

Well today was another bad one for celebrity deaths, the ridiculously talented Debbie Reynolds died only a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher. Many turn to social media to share memories, feelings and sorrow. Then there's the other social media users, the ones who seem to be telling us that we are not entitled to our grief.

Remembering George Michael

So it's only been a short time since the news broke that George Michael died, on Christmas Day. It seems a cruel joke, and I'm still hoping it is. Cause this year we lost some dead set legends. For me personally, the two men that I list as my favourite male vocalists have both passed - Prince and George Michael. My heart is so heavy, but they have to live on through their music and that is what we have to celebrate.

Top Ten Songs: Prince

It has not been a good year for celebrity deaths, icons have been passing and it is very tragic. So much of my teen years were spent listening to Prince. I know these songs intimately and they elicit so many memories, including seeing Prince play the Sydney Entertainment Centre during his "Diamonds and Pearls" tour. The world is a little less purple today, and that is sad.

Usually this column is a top five, but there were far too many songs, so today, a top ten for a true creative genius. Shame I had to miss out some great tunes, "My Name is Prince", "Peach", "Insatiable", "Little Red Corvette" and "Raspberry Beret" just missed out - great tunes! Tell me in the comments section below which are your favourite Prince songs.

Now Prince didn't allow You Tube film clips, so just the list of songs today.

Top 5 Songs: Natalie Cole

So like everyone else, today I heard about the sad loss of the very talented Natalie Cole, and was incredibly sad. What an incredible talent she was, and she will be sadly missed. I thought to celebrate her life and career it would be best to have a look at my Top 5 favourite songs of this wonderful lady. Rest in peace Ms Natalie Cole, you will be missed.