R.I.P. PATRICK SWAYZE

Patrick Swayze was an American actor and singer who rose to fame (in the 1980s) with a series of successful films, including his memorable role (as Johnny Castle) in the 1987 film, “Dirty Dancing”. This soundtrack included his hit song, “She’s Like the Wind” which reached the #3 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart (in America). It was also a Top 10 hit in Ireland, Sweden, and Australia.

On this very day, September 14th 2009, Patrick Wayne Swayze died of pancreatic cancer (at 57 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 15 years ago today, I’ve chosen a popular ballad that topped the Adult Contemporary charts in both Canada and the U.S.. Taken from the “Dirty Dancing” soundtrack, here’s the late, PATRICK SWAYZE (featuring Wendy Fraser), with “SHE’S LIKE THE WIND”….