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I loved her David. I think of her and can play Fairytale of New York on Violin. Shane MacGowns lyrics on that song are genius. The two of them in that fabulous video is a true classic. Im missing them both. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.Reading it touched my heart. So thank you.

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She was an original. Smart and sharp. Her loss was immeasurable

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I first heard her on, Does Stephanie Know, by Squire from my Mod days. I loved The Kinks as well and somehow got a sleeveless copy of Days. Kirsty did a great version and you just drifted along on her melodic voice.

I'll listen to more now on your recommendation.

🙏🏻

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A lovely tribute, David, to a wonderful person.

Kirsty and Morrissey were close friends.

This is an extract from his autobiography.

"Weeks after Kirsty's death, I receive a card which she must have posted the second she arrived in Mexico. It reads:

You know it's you

xxx Cursed xxx

It is an unusually overcast Sweetzer afternoon as I plough logs on to the open fire and crack open a bottle of vodka, and cradle Kirsty's card in my hands like a prayerbook, wondering if she would still be alive if I had talked her out of traveling to Cancun. The vodka induces bewailing and I cry myself blind for yet another lost friend."

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