Peter Allen "Once Before I Go" on Solid Gold 1983

I've got something really special to share with you all. It's Peter Allen singing his riveting song "Once Before I Go" from Solid Gold in 1983. I love Marilyn McCoo's introduction - Peter could do it all!
Co-written with Dean Pitchford, "Once Before I Go" was written for good friend Ann-Margret to use as a closing song at her concerts. It was also the song Peter related most to his long-term partner, Gregory Connell (who died in 1984 of AIDS, which Peter would later succumb to in 1992) and thought of him whenever he sang it; Greg behind the lights at all his shows (he was Peter's lighting director among many other job titles - Peter once remarked that Greg did everything). Hence the lyrics, "You are the light that shines on me/You always were and you'll always be". Allen told Pitchford that after Greg died, he would always look into the spotlight and imagine that he was behind the light. Peter also sang this song in his memory at various AIDS benefit concerts.
"Once Before You Go" can be found on Peter's 1983 Not The Boy Next Door album at: • Peter Allen "Once Befo... .
To learn more about Peter's partner I have made a video about him here: • Peter Allen's Partner ...
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Check out my Pinterest board that features some photos and videos of Peter and Greg at: pin.it/1IDK1ro.
Here are some more videos of Peter singing "Once Before I Go" that I highly recommend: • Peter Allen "Once Befo...
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• Peter Allen "Once Befo...

[@geoffclark5171]

This song gets me everytime . At least we know peter lived a big life .

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

A very big life!

[@stephenruben4131]

huge talent had challenging life miss him

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Thanks for commenting:)

[@freedomforassange]

Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Thanks!

[@VM-sq1ii]

Aw, what a terrific performance! He looked and sounded his absolute best! ❤

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

:)

[@jamesavalos4555]

Fantastic !! i remember Solid Gold on Australian TV back in the middle 80's :D

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

It was on for a long time.

[@realjohnboxall]

Oustanding, thank you very much :)

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You're very welcome!

[@tallpaul521]

Thank you Jessica. Do you have him doing "Just Another Make Out Song" on Solid Gold? I have it on VHS.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I have it - just haven't shown it yet.

[@C-dm4yw]

Actor, I didn't know he acted, wondering if she means his music shows

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

He did a couple of Broadway shows before then and was in the British TV movie The Pirates of Penzance in 1982.