"Old friend" of Cat is sick

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"Old friend" of Cat is sick Oct 12, 2006 23:31:08 GMT -5

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Post by charles on Oct 12, 2006 23:31:08 GMT -5

French-Canadian singer-songwriter Jean-Pierre Ferland who was about to give the very last performance of his career tomorrow night in Montreal suffered a stroke earlier today. During this afternoon's rehearsal, Ferland, 72, had a stroke (CVA) and was taken to the emergency ward at Saint-Luc's Hospital, where he will be kept under observation. Currently, his condition is stable, but the neurologist, Dr Monique d'Amour, confirmed that Mr. Ferland will most certainly not be in a condition to present his performance tomorrow evening.

Ferland met Cat Stevens through André Perry in 1975 while recording "Numbers" at "Le Studio" in Morin Heights (Quebec) and both were reffered in later articles as a "friends". Cat actually attended a concert by Ferland in March 75 in Montreal.

Just tought I would post it here... I wonder if Yusuf still remembers "son vieil ami".

www.jeanpierreferland.com/intro.html

Chris Oh Very Young Posts: 0	"Old friend" of Cat is sick Oct 12, 2006 23:46:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Chris on Oct 12, 2006 23:46:03 GMT -5 I bet he does Charles. My prayers goes out to Jean-Pierre Ferland.

Vivian Moon & Star Member Living in Hamony & Majesty on thePeace Train Posts: 6,271	"Old friend" of Cat is sick Oct 13, 2006 5:16:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Vivian on Oct 13, 2006 5:16:00 GMT -5 Yusuf ususally remembers his friends. I think Charles would be no different. So sorry to hear this, and my prayers go out to his family. Peace,Vivian
	Maybe there's a World I'm still to Find-YUSUF Maybe there's a World where we don't have to run-Thom Pace

catnip Angelsea Member Butterflies...connecting the world in beauty. Posts: 229	"Old friend" of Cat is sick Oct 13, 2006 7:49:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catnip on Oct 13, 2006 7:49:37 GMT -5 This is so sad, Charles. And to happen just before his last performance. My prayers to him and his family. Lora
	"The language of song is simply the best way to communicate. I feel gifted to have that ability still within me. I never wanted to get involved in politics because that essentially separates people, whereas music has the power to unify, and is so much easier than for me to give a lecture. You can argue with a philosopher, but you can't argue with a good song..." --Yusuf Islam

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