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My daughter Dolly singing Your Song by Elton John when she was 11. I was filming and the filming is pathetic because you can tell I’m just wobbling with tears. I want everyone to cry at my funeral, including my daughter.
The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 13 January 2025 source ↗
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