‘Darling, This Song Is Just For You’

Sandra Jackson left this world, three years ago, and it was a huge loss to the entertainment scene, especially in Melbourne, Australia, where she and her family took up residence.

The tributes that poured in for this gracious singer, from friends, fans and music lovers, were overwhelming.

Sandra was an integral part of the band Reply 6 and was a big attraction wherever she performed.

I had the opportunity of seeing her, in action, in Colombo, at the Margarita Blue, and she was simply the best, doing her version of the Tina Turner hit song, ‘Simply The Best.’

As a tribute to this lovely lady, her husband, Esric Jackson, has come up with a beautiful, heart rendering song, called ‘Darling, This Song Is Just For You,’

Trevine Rodrigo

, who is very much active in the scene, in Melbourne, sent us the following article, as a tribute to Sandra Jackson:

It’s been three years since Sandra Jackson succumbed to Pulmonary Fibrosis, and a life that brought joy to thousands of music fans, here in Australia, and around the world…a life that was tragically cut short.

Sandra was instrumental in promoting and mentoring many budding musicians, Down Under, and from overseas. And her own contribution, which was indelible, left many in awe at her power-packed performances. She was renowned for her incredible version of Tina Turner’s hit “Simply The Best ” which she was tagged to, for most of her wonderful career.

Her husband, Esric, had been dealing with his own health battles, but he is now back in the scene and has relaunched himself into the mainstream of Melbourne’s music scene – a passion and God given gift that he and wife, Sandra, have imparted for over 45 years.

His dedication to Sandra, ‘Darling, This Song Is Just For You,’ composed to coincide with her third death anniversary, is a tear-jerker and one that clearly is sung from the heart of a man who has commanded the Melbourne music landscape in several genres, but, outstandingly, in Country music, in which he has few parallels.

The dedication was the brainchild of multi-talented musician Cameron Colombege who spurred Esric on, with his musical arrangement, primed for the approaching death anniversary. And it spawned the composition of the lyrics which was researched and fine-tuned by Esric and another fantastic music man, Rob Foenander.

Esric Jackson’s interaction and livewire contribution to music and musicians, in Australia and worldwide, is no secret, as many, particularly in Sri Lanka, will readily testify to.

Back in the scene, with renewed enthusiasm, and a determination to continue his journey, which he and Sandra began nearly 50 years ago, Esric has earmarked several projects, in the near future, which will see his bands, Replay 6 and No Limit, and a casual involvement with Ebony, led by Cameron Colombege, produce dances, the release of some exciting CDs, and other related events, which will benefit many, including the struggling music industry in Sri Lanka.

A tireless contributor in his pursuit of perfection, and blessed with a clever marketing brain, there is no doubt the music industry will benefit from his injection, and creative mindset,, which has been instrumental in the success of his musical journey.

Esric and Sandra’s love for music has seen interaction with some of the best musicians in the world since their involvement in the Australian scene in the early 1970s. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Village People, Dr. Hook, Smokey, Gloria Loring, Marcia Hines, Ricky May, Jade Hurley and Kahmal to name a few, is an incredible experience for Replay 6.

For those who were fortunate to know and experience Sandra Jackson’s involvement in music, ‘Darling, This Song Is Just For You,’ is a must listen to – an expertly produced dedication to a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, friend and, of course, musician.