When a famous, admired person (a celebrity) dies, people feel sadness coupled with envy. Sadness - because when he/she dies it is as if a little part of us dies too. Envy, due to the fact that the famous person is going to be remembered and cherished through his works ( books, songs, paintings etc..) for many generations to come.
Elvis Presley comes immediateky to mind in this category. He was a phenomenon. His songs are unforgettable! His voice and performance - unique!
His israeli 'counterpart' , Zvika Pick, left us last august at the age of 72. Pick was not only an iconic pop/rock singer but also a prolific composer. The song 'Diva' composed by Pick (lyrics Yoav Ginai) won first prize at the Eurovision Song Context in 1998. He also composed songs for other more or less well-known singers and festival contesters.
Pick and his first wife Mirit Shem Or, a talented lyrics writer, have produced together some real music pearls such as Mary Lou, Mala Mala, Beyn haetzbaot, Elef Neshikot etc.. He composed the music, she wrote the lyrics. Very fruitful collaboration, which luckily, didn't end with their divorce in 1995.
It's interesting to note that their three adult children are also a success: son a doctor, two daughters that have performed together as the charming " Pick sisters" singers. (on a sidenote - one of the daughters is married to the american film producer Quentin Tarantino; the other to a 5 star hotel owner).
Zvika Pick - * web photo
