Nancy by Olivia Jaimes for June 15, 2012
Transcript:
There was a loneliness and longing in his trembling voice- that captured me and held me- I never had a choice- It was as if he and his brothers were singing just to me- and feeling someone understood made it ok just to be- they gave voice to feelings I had no words for- I hope Robin and his brothers no- what their words and music meant to us- starting all those years ago
Michael Thorton over 12 years ago
A memorial to Robin Gibb. I nearly broke down when I saw this. I can’t think of the Bee Gees without hearing “How Deep Is Your Love” in the back of my mind and remembering doing this with my rocker buddies in college.
Buzza Wuzza over 12 years ago
At first I thought this might be a tribute to the late great Robin “Mudman” Doyle of Mud Flurry. But he died a ways back. I never saw them live. “Mowin’ All The Grass In The Neighborhood” is still a super favorite!
Lyons Group, Inc. over 12 years ago
Yesterday it was Donna Summers, today Robin Gibbs, who was born one year after her (1949).
shel4 over 12 years ago
Dear Aunt Fritzi,Please don’t forget Doug Dillard, Doc Watson, or Levon Helm.
upanddown17 over 12 years ago
I knew Guy would do a tribute to Robin Gibb. Good job.
JezzVimSr over 12 years ago
Worth the wait Guy. I feel so sad about his passing. But he knew and lived the last part as if itl would be his last. You did justice to his memory, very well put. Thank You Very Much for this. i do remember as Aunt Fritz, all of the songs that is associated with my memories and all I need is to hear one on the radio to relive some of the best moments of my life.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 12 years ago
Amazed this strip is still running.
skeptik43 over 12 years ago
the eegees were actually very good nice tribute lets see one for the great levon helm
GuyGilchrist over 12 years ago
I already remembered Levon…check back a few weeks. Music is a huge part of my life. If you aren’t aware, I am a singer/songwriter in Nashville.These tributes are tough…..I memorialize those who meant something to me and it’s personal. It’s also “not funny” that day. And I write and draw for the “funnies”. But I also have to write from the heart. About things that mean something to me.Our Vets, our country, rescued pets and people….spring to mind. So I write funny…and slice of life stuff, too. So many people of my age…or who meant something to me growing up are passing away. I cannot and will not be remembering in the strip everyone who passes who was in the music business, as that would probably take up every day and every strip….and my job is to bring smiles to the faces of the readers who care about my characters. That’s been my job for about 18 years now…that’s a lot of comics. A lot of funnies…and quite a few tributes. I can only write and draw everyday for years and years by being honest and writing what I think works. …for the audience….through what works for my characters. For Fritzi….she loved The BeeGees. So did I…especially the ballads. Man. Great, great stuff. Not everyone loved The BeeGees. Not everyone loves or even likes NANCY. My work isn’t for everyone. If I tried to write something for everyone…it would be for no one. Not even me. But..if you are a fan of my work…know that I try my best each day. I really do. I appreciate the cool job I’ve had all these years. I also write TODAY’S DOGG. It’s here on this website. Find it if you like dogs. Take it easy folks. Have a great weekend.Ok…..I’m going back to the drawing board. Really. That’s what I do.
boopsygirl over 12 years ago
I can always count on the “Nancy” strip to remember those who pass away. It is a wonderful tribute. Thank you
REDROCKER51 over 12 years ago
what about Bob Welch ??? from the original Fleetwood Mac?R I P Bob
rhonda Premium Member over 12 years ago
Not cool, making me cry at work like this.
rhonda Premium Member over 12 years ago
Levon Helm was remembered May 4.
rhonda Premium Member over 12 years ago
Guy, you are the best.
comicnut4636 over 12 years ago
How about one the greatest Science Fiction writers…Ray Bradbury???
beaver48612 over 12 years ago
sob Goodbye Robin! sob
RetroJenny over 12 years ago
Thank you Guy for your touching tribute to Robin Gibb and to all those great musicians who have passed. I enjoy Nancy as well.
GuyGilchrist over 12 years ago
Thanks so much.