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When
Joan recorded the album “Home
Brew” in 1973 less then a year later
her album sold more then 50,000 copies and went gold. Beverly
Thistle (nee Morrissey), Joan’s daughter, helped co-write
a re-written version of the popular song “My Ding-a-Ling”
on the “Home Brew” Album with Joan.
 Above
all the musicals, albums, and radio shows, Joan was a people
person. She regularly entertained patients at the Waterford
Hospital, and was a long time contributor to the Easter Seal
Revue. In 1971 the revue’s sponsoring agency, the Society
for the Physically Disabled, presented her with an award to
recognize her contribution to the society. The revue became
a successful part in the society’s fund-raising efforts
due to the contribution of her time, talents and energy, as
well as entertainment value. Morrissey, who’s family
was her core and having five daughters, was also involved
with the 4th Mount Pearl Brownie Pack as a leader. |
Not
long after her award from the Society for the Physically Disabled,
in 1972 the Provincial Government named Morrissey “Newfoundland’s
Musical Ambassador of Goodwill” and was later nominated
for a Juno Award.
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