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Lala VC (20 April 1876 – 23 March 1927) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth soldiers.
Lala was born at Parol, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India in 1876. He entered the Indian Army in February 1901. He was 38 years old, and a Lance-Naik in the 41st Dogras, Indian Army, when he was awarded the VC during World War I for most conspicuous bravery.
The citation reads:
Finding a British officer of another regiment lying close to the enemy, he dragged him into a temporary shelter, which he himself had made, and in which he had already bandaged four wounded men. After bandaging his wounds he heard calls from the Adjutant of his own regiment who was lying in the open severely wounded. The enemy were not more than one hundred yards distant, and it seemed certain death to go out in that direction, but Lance Naik Lala insisted on going out to his Adjutant, and offered to crawl back with him on his back at once. When this was not permitted, he stripped off his own clothing to keep the wounded officer warmer, and stayed with him till just before dark, when he returned to the shelter.
Joseph Anthony "Joe" Lala (November 3, 1947 – March 18, 2014) was an American actor, voice actor, and musician. In 1966, he co-founded the rock band Blues Image.
Lala was born in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, to parents from Contessa Entellina (one of the Albanian minority communities in Sicily). His father was Sicilian, and he left the family when Joe was a little kid, so he was raised by his mother on her own. Lala’s mother, Janie Cacciatore, an avid dancer, would take her son to as many shows as she could. Lala spoke fluent Spanish and Italian. He started out playing the drums in several Florida bands, before forming the band Blues Image. He also occasionally sang lead vocals, most notably on the song "Leaving My Troubles Behind". As a drummer and percussionist, he worked with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Manassas, The Bee Gees, Whitney Houston, Joe Walsh, Andy Gibb and many others. He played the trademark congas that drove the Bee Gees' 1976 US chart-topper You Should Be Dancing, subsequently included on the multi-million selling Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. Lala provided the wide selection of percussive effects on Barbra Streisand's 1980 worldwide No. 1 album Guilty, and contributed to Whitney Houston's eponymous 1985 debut album. Throughout his career, Lala accumulated 32 gold records and 28 platinum records. He played on the movie soundtracks of Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive, D.C. Cab, Streets of Fire, All the Right Moves, Breathless, Defiance, The Lonely Guy and Airplane!. A severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome ended Lala's career as a percussionist. It kept him from performing full time, but he continued to record with Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, the acoustic band Firefall, Dan Fogelberg, Dolly Parton, Rod Stewart and many others.
Joe Lala (3 November 1947 - 18 March 2014) "Pay Your Tribute" Tumblr: http://rip3ooo.tumblr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/RIP3ooo Facebook: https://facebook.com/RIP3ooo Google+: https://plus.google.com/103940510051527837606
One Night in Lala Land - celebrating legendary percussionist Joe Lala. Soul Sacrifice Santana Tribute Band with special guests: John Santos- timbales, Lalo Davila - Timbales, Giovanni Rodriguez - Timbales, William Ramirez - Congas, Sergio Loera - Timbales, Diana Sosa - Timbales, Ron Krasinski - Drums, Ed Cain -Bass, Chuck Nelson - Guitar, Jeff Krinks - Guitar, Kenny Zarider - Keyboards. Nashville TN 9-27-2013
Joe Lala – One year ago (03/18/2014), the world lost a truly magnificent man. Joe Lala, may you rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. This is a clip from my 1965 Thomas Jefferson class 30-year reunion in 1995, showing Joe as charismatic as ever. He was the perfect concoction of fun, joy, peace and wisdom all-in-one. He could make you want to jump up and down, do a cartwheel, and sing all at the same time.
A Tribute to a legendary percussionist who passed away March 18th 2014. His mark on the entertainment induistry will last forever!
This is a non profit tribute to one of Tampa's most renown artists. The video uses photographs that were posted on various internet sites, as well as a song that Joe was involved with early in his career. No copyright infringement is intended. my intention is simply to honor the career of a very gifted musician/actor.
One Night in Lala Land Show - 3rd and Lindsley Nashville 9/23/2013. Michael St. Leon - lead guitar, Jeff Krinks - guitar, Kenny Zarider - keyboards, William Ramirez- congas, Ron Krasinski - Drums, Rachel Rodriguez - vocals, Chuck Nelson - vocals, Diana Sosa - Lalo Davila, Giovanni Rodriguez percussion, Ed Cain - Bass, Joe Lala - timbales
RBC Records Presents The Fine Hyna From The 818 "LaLa" In Her Newest 2010 Album Called "La La Land" With Her Singles "Sprung On A Thug, Homegurlz, The Luv i Need, Can't Do It Like Me, Sadgirl And Many More" Featuring Fat Joe And The Game! Make Sure To Check It Out And Support!!! SUBSCRIBE RATE COMMENT! 1. Intro Skit 2. Homegurlz (Remix) 3. All G 4. Sprung On A Thug (Ft. The Game) 5. Radio 6. The Luv I Need (Ft. Fat Joe) 7. Secret Love 8. La La Land 9. Is It Too Late 10. Thought It Was Over 11. Fairytale Lover 12. Sad Girl (Remix)
You went away and left me long time ago
And now you're knocking on my door
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I begged you not to go but you said goodbye
And now you're telling me all your lies
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Ahhh yeah
Let me hear it
Ohhooo woo
OOhh
You better get to your use-to-be
'Cause your kind of love ain't good to me
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
I told you way back in 52
That I would never go with you
I hear you knocking
But you can't come in
I hear you knocking
Go back where you've been
Yeah