Don't Forget My Name

'Don't Forget My Name'

The lyrics for 'Don't Forget My Name'

were written by myself and the original

music was written by David Myerthall.

The written song was based on a letter

from a second world war soldier to

his sweetheart at home.

I felt that, as the letter was intended for

a woman to read, a woman singing it

would give justice to the poignant

and moving words of the letter.

To me, the song is in every

sense a true love story.

The finished song was a collaboration

between 'Tony Jackson' from the UK,

'The Brighton High School Choir'

from Colorado - USA and

'Alessandra Zwerger' from the UK.

Unfortunately Tony passed away just

before the final song was completed.

Tony was a real friend and had a

wonderful singing and narrating voice.

He was the ex lead singer of the group

'Rage' who had a No.3 hit single

across Europe with 'Run To You'.

Tony's voice was often heard on TV adverts

in the UK. Libby's Umbongo was a classic

as was the Levi jeans advert with

'I Heard it Through The Grapevine'.

Also the 'Sam Cooke', 'Wonderful World'

advert, which all had Tony's voice.

His vocal talents had taken him around

the world on two world tours, taking in

South Africa, Japan and Australia

as a part of 'Paul Young' and

the 'Royal Family'.

Many other artists benefited From Tony's

vocal talents, including George Michael,

Danni Minogue, Terence Trent Darby,

Soul To Soul, Roberta Flack,

Gloria Esterfan, Status Quo,

Alexander O'Niel, The Stranglers

Johnny Mathis, Dexy's Midnight Runners,

Lloyd Cole, Was Not Was and

Hot Chocolate.

Tony also appeared on the same bill

as East 17, Take That, and Worlds Apart.

One of his songs (a collaboration) was the

title track on a album which achieved double

platinum status.Boyzone ( I'll Be There).

Comments

This is one of the most memorable & moving songs, I've ever had on my showcase...
Irene Bull....The New Songwriters Showcase - London

I listened, this song is so beautiful, I sat here and cried, over & over & over...
Susan E....Hollywood

This is one of the most amazing songs ever written. It held me totally spellbound... Alex.B.Fuller....London

Your web page is a wonderful tribute and I thank you. Norman Frickey......Colonel, USA (Retired)

As a lifelong soldier - I enlisted in the Irish guards as a private aged 18 and left the British Army 36 years later as a General - I commend this song to anyone concerned about the welfare of the young men and women who accept on our behalf the hardships and challenges posed by the profession of arms.....Major General Sir Robert Corbett - KCVO, CB - March 2003

A delightful recording of a beautiful piece of music performed by a very talented soprano. An irresistible combination that must surely succeed. The recording is particularly apposite at this critical time when the world is once again on the brink of conflict....Lft. col John Sherburn

Your production, in music with words, of the experiences of soldiers everywhere, is accurate and compelling...

I like the mood of the work which expresses exactly what Veterans and those that care about them feel..

I commend this insightful recording to anyone who cares about those that go out to fight for their country...Colonel Bob Stewart DSO.......Former British UN Commander Bosnia 1992 - 1993

I'm a student from Brighton that was part of the group that sang this song, and I think that it's amazing that this happened. I don't think that anyone was expecting this to happen. I think it's great that you have this on your website. It makes us all feel very special. THANK YOU.

Bernie Archuleta

Tony recorded his contribution to my song, 'Don't Forget My Name' in the UK,

before it went to the USA for the choir to add their vocals.

The award winning choir, from 'Brighton High School' in Colorado,

recorded their voices onto the track, in the state university recording studio,

then returned the track to me in the UK.

They also sent me footage, of the choir filmed while recording.

Alessandra Zwerger in the UK, then recorded her vocals,

before I edited the whole video into a music video.

Alessandra has been singing since the age of 6 and throughout her life has

been involved in pop, jazz, dance,classical & opera.

She trained at the 'London College of Music' and then spent

over two years with 'The English National Opera'.

She has performed at many venues, including

'Holland Park Open Air Festival',

'The Bloomsbury Theatre' & 'St Johns-Smiths Square'.

She has also performed at:

'Norwich Cathedral' & 'Bury St Edmunds Abbey'.

Special thanks to 'Lynn Frickley' from

Brighton High School who organized the

whole of the USA contribution and also

'Jim Techau' the choir-master.

I felt very honored that Tony agreed

to record this song.

I made this video so that he would live

on through his voice,

as do the words of that dying soldier.

'Tony Jackson'

1944 - 2001

A Great Friend - Sadly Missed