Posted on 10/18/2023 12:43:05 PM PDT by nickcarraway
MUSIC legend, Leo Sayer has recently announced that his upcoming UK shows have had to be cancelled following health complications which have seen the star hospitalised for three weeks.
The renowned singer Leo Sayer, now resident in Australia, recently disclosed his health issues on Facebook due to complications with his kidney, bladder, and prostate.
Speaking of his hospitalisation he said: ‘I haven’t posted anything publicly about this before but I couldn’t fly or make the recent shows in the UK as I became very ill just before the trip.’
The star added: ‘I have been in hospital here for the last 3 weeks in Australia with kidney, bladder and prostrate complications. It all happened at the last moment, so it was too late to warn anyone.
He went on to thank tour organisers and apologise to his loyal fans: ‘Many thanks to Butlins and Tony Denton for making replacement arrangements for these shows. I’m so sorry to have disappointed my fans but these things can happen to us 75-year-olds!’
He concluded with some reassuring words: ‘I’m still in hospital now but well on the mend. I will take a necessary short break from activities and be back fighting for shows in 2024 – particularly my UK and Ireland tour next autumn.’
‘Thank you everyone for all your concerns and good wishes… feeling thankful at Southern Highlands private Hospital.’
Leo’s Music Legacy Many will remember Leo’s hits dating back to the 70s, there’s bound to be one in the list below to get anyone humming and singing along.
When I Need You You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Raining in My Heart Dancing the Night Away Thunder in My Heart One Man Band Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance) Moonlighting In view of Leo’s vow to return to the stage, perhaps his most poignant song would be his breakthrough single in 1973 ‘The Show Must Go On,’ which reached number two in the UK charts.
Leo’s Fans React Fans took to social media to pass on their best wishes: ‘Take care & take your time to get really well and strong again to rock the stages…. Best wishes,’ wrote one.
Another person added: ‘Aww so sorry to hear that you’ve not been well. With best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope to see you next Autumn in Scunthorpe!!’
While one person concluded: ‘Hope you are doing ok Leo. You still make me feel like dancing!!!’
‘The renowned singer Leo Sayer’
I’m sorry; who...?
I don’t know either.
Dude was yuge in the 70s.
You need to be really old to remember him... And those memories aren’t exactly memorable.
You need to be really old to remember him... And those memories aren’t exactly memorable.
Minor is right, but he cut more records than I did :)
That is one of the silliest videos I’ve ever seen. He also did “When I Need You”.
He always made me feel like dancin’….could dance the night away ;)
I really liked his song Magdallena but nobody ever seems to remember it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MZ22F_kU7A
I resemble that remark.
I hope someday the person who wrote that song, Ray Parker Jr. gets credit and royalties for it. It was stolen from him.
He didn't really catch on in the US until the Disco craze, but he was about more than that. One of his more poignant songs from his pre-Disco phase:
I remember as a kid kinda liking that song. About 15 seconds of that goofy video was all I could deal with.
He was big enough in the early/mid 70s.
He hasn’t been heard from since.
That’s not entirely a bad thing.
No scandals, that I know of.
So do I... In fact, I went to one of concerts back in the day... I think it was less then $10 a ticket. I imagine that his prices have gone up, so I’ll skip this tour.
Not gonna make the point...but the urge is great.
I’m old, because I remember him, lol! He sang a couple sweet songs like “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”.
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