191 – 1976 – “The Odd Couple” with their biggest fan Jacque, David and Bobby Heatlie.
1976
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1976 – Bobby wrote the renowned Christmas Hit “Merry Christmas Everyone” and is David’s closest friend of many years.
Merry Christmas was recorded by Shakin Stevens, released on the 25th November 1985 was the Christmas number 1.
The image was taken in Bobby’s Home Studio and he was our biggest fan from David’s days of playing in the George McNeill’s Pub called “The Blackmarker” in 1976.
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