Couple from today in Covent Garden. This girl had the most amazing voice, way better than anyone on the xfactor or the voice.
Sammy Jay. And I agree.
I’m on the South Bank right now and just came across Sammy packing up. Missed hearing her set! Oh, well, next time.
That's amazing coincidence.
I’m on the South Bank right now and just came across Sammy packing up. Missed hearing her set! Oh, well, next time.
Tell me please Garry, Is the "South Bank" up & running again ie the refreshment stalls & wagons etc.
A lot of them are, George. I only had eyes for ice cream, so I didn’t look at all of them. Lots of people around today, and I expect it will be the same tomorrow.
I managed to break my left thigh last Tuesday and my whole leg is in a plaster cast for a few weeks.
I'm out of action again as I managed to break my left thigh last Tuesday and my whole leg is in a plaster cast for a few weeks.
Sorry to hear it,
Sorry to hear it, George. Hope it mends ASAP.
Ouch! Hope you have a speedy recovery George.
That's amazing coincidence.
Another amazing coincidence, Lee, and I'm glad you reminded me about Sammy. I went back down to the South Bank this afternoon and she was just setting up. I told her, without naming you, that you'd posted some photos and that we think she's better than anyone on X factor and The Voice. She said thanks. I asked if I could get some more photos and she was OK with that and asked me to send them to her. She then did one of the best sets I've ever heard from her. Her version of I Wanna Dance With Somebody is better than the original, IMO. And, even though I had the wrong lenses (27mm and 15-45 on the Fuji and 50mm on the Sony, where it really needed 135-200 just so I'm not in her face), it seemed as if it was a private concert, although she had 100-150 people watching and dancing along. You'll probably recognise her Dad in the last picture (with the shades), and that's her Mum on the bench, with her eyes closed.
If anyone doubts that she's as good as we're claiming, watch this video from 6 years ago:
Sammy Jay on the South Bank - 01 by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Sammy Jay on the South Bank - 02 by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Sammy Jay on the South Bank - 03 by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Sammy Jay on the South Bank - 04 by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Sammy Jay on the South Bank - 05 by Garry Knight, on Flickr
Nice photos! I wish I'd heard her dad sing. She gave me her card (and a CD!) but it didn't have an email address on it. She might be reluctant to give it out.
@Merlin5 & @garryknight
You two guys are p*****g me right off, I had intended to hit the smoke myself over the Easter weekend in the hopes there would be some decent candid street photography about and you two come out with these last shots. As it happens I'm unfortunately unable to participate for a time or two but that doesn't stop me wishing I could resume my favourite style of snapping. Great stuff guys keep up the good work.
Cheers George. Damn though, sorry about your leg, that sucks. Here's to you healing quickly.