![]() He was so lovely, so sweet, so gracious and so charming to me!!! He also told me that he was grateful for having learned about how much of an impact his music had on my life and that I listen to his music!! I must admit I hadn’t, till then, been so nervous or excited in my entire life!! I was to have him in my life. I told him that my life had been more beautiful since he and his music became an integral part of it. As the conference ended Neil headed for his room, I called to him, Neil!!! He turned around, I ran to him, he opened his arms and kissed my cheeks!! With my breathy voice, I told him how important his music was to me and how thankful Neil was holding a press conference in a hotel in Madrid and I jumped the queue to be there. It was not easy, and no, I'm not going into the details of my "odyssey", but, I finally did it. I was determined to do everything I could to see him while he was in Madrid. ![]() I immediately fell in love with the soft and gentle ‘Play Me’. My love for him started two years before his visit when he recorded and released his ‘Moods’ album. I was a very young woman in love with him and his music. Lot of media coverage and also a TV program. ![]() He was in my country promoting his album ‘Serenade’. Sadly, it was only a promotional tour, there was no concert. He gave myself and my daughter a chance at a great life here in America. He and King Errisson (who incidentally is my uncle) were a great team on stage. Vince had a very long and distinguished career with Neil and recorded with many others. A pioneer in the world of Caribbean music that crossed over seamlessly and effortlessly into the mainstream. He wasn't good at it, he was GREAT at it! He was and will always be a true legend. Oh! The sweet sound of his pans would flow and dance through our house in the evening. Needless to say, I miss Vince and I miss his food. To this day I cannot figure out what they were. Once in a while he'd let me observe his magic, but would always kick me out right when he was adding his secret spices. I'm British, we aren't exactly known for our culinary skills. Vince, most would not know, was an amazing cook, and I mean AMAZING! One of my favourites was his chicken soup … I would literally pretend to be under the weather just so he'd make a big pot of this delicious brew. He'd stand at the very top and look down on the stage, taking it all in, knowing he'd be on that stage soon playing to thousands of devoted fans. One of my favourite memories would be that Vince loved to walk around the arena before the concert started and the fans came in. I was blessed and fortunate to be married to the late Vince Charles. Wow! Where do I even begin? I have so many memories.
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