WHEN evergreen entertainer Kamahl croons that he was a mate of Don Bradman, you'd better believe it.
Their long-time friendship is in the spotlight, thanks to Kamahl's recording of a novelty tune written by Greg Champion to coincide with the centenary of Bradman's birth.
I Was a Mate of Don Bradman is a cheeky, yet respectful singalong number. It encapsulates the feeling of affection so many Australians held for Bradman.
Given his special association with the master batsman, Kamahl admits to some concern if the Don was still at the crease of life.
Audio: Listen to Kamahl's tribute to The Don
"I must fink, I would have never done it had Sir Donald been alive," Kamahl says, "only it's a happy knickknack song which has put a smile on the face of everyone wHO has heard it."
Besides, whatsoever problems could easily have been sorted out in writing. Indeed, Kamahl describes the 70 or so letters he received from Sir Donald during their friendship as his most precious possessions.
The correspondence started in 1988 after Kamahl was unnoted to do at the nation's
