Topic: TWIRLING A BATON WHILST SINGING YES, WE HAVE NO BANANAS AND DOING THE SPLITS (Read 6070 times)

George · « **Reply #60 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:39:47 PM »

PAGE THREE DANCE!!

Ginny · « **Reply #61 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:57:59 PM »

Back from tending to Mom. Part of what had her upset over the weekend, I found out today, was her thinking I was going to be away for a month. When I convinced her it's just a week, she calmed down a bit. I helped her with some mail and other paperwork, then went out and did a little grocery shopping for her. She'll be OK, but let's not tell her just yet that later this year I'll be in France for almost 2 weeks...

Ginny · « **Reply #62 on:** March 25, 2014, 01:58:42 PM »

The driving conditions while I was out alternated between blinding snow squalls and blinding sunshine. Must be March.

Druxy · « **Reply #63 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:02:42 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 25, 2014, 11:49:36 AM

Dealing with Abner casting. And waiting for Sandy and Lanny so we can go EAT.

Why don't you play Abner?

Jrand74 · « **Reply #64 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:10:15 PM »

Tuesday.....

Ben · « **Reply #65 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:10:56 PM »

Dogs have owners, cats have staff.

George · « **Reply #66 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:22:51 PM »

Quote from: Jrand63 on March 25, 2014, 02:10:15 PM

Tuesday.....

Belgium??

Dan M · « **Reply #67 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:50:01 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 25, 2014, 07:35:05 AM

I forgot to mention how much I am enjoying DR Dan M's "on this day in ____" posts.

I knew I could hear you laughing!

Dan M · « **Reply #68 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:51:02 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on March 25, 2014, 08:42:17 AM

Quote from: singdaw on March 25, 2014, 07:35:05 AM
I forgot to mention how much I am enjoying DR Dan M's "on this day in ____" posts.

I am, too!

Thank you! Now I know what it's like to hear two DRs laughing over the blogosphere.

Jane · « **Reply #69 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:59:27 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 25, 2014, 03:53:11 AM

This was posted last night on Facebook by Fred Barton. I enjoyed reading it, and thought some DRs might enjoy it, also:

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If you had either the bad judgment or bad luck not to have been in the Al Hirschfeld Theatre tonight, you missed four of the greatest minutes in Broadway history. Standing before a red contour curtain, Julie White, the co-host of BROADWAY BACKWARDS, introduced Patricia Morison, born in 1915, who made her Broadway debut in 1935, her film debut in 1939, and joined the pantheon of legendary Broadway performers in 1948 headlining Cole Porter's KISS ME, KATE. The curtain went up, and there she was, seated comfortably, in a resplendent gown, and absolute pandemonium filled the sold-out house for minutes and minutes.

Since she just celebrated her 99th birthday, I thought Patricia might just say a few words and call it a day; but I had heard a rumor she might sing "Brush Up Your Shakespeare" from KISS ME, KATE, so I figured she might talk a verse or two. She spoke with great energy and wit -- and then the band struck up the tune and she SANG that sucker, full-on, full-out, with all the double-entendres in place, every lyric delivered to perfection.

A full two choruses and a half straight to the house, every laugh in place. She excused herself for referring to the next lyrics placed on a music stand, but she barely glanced at them while ripping through the next two choruses -- ending with a full-voice belted C above middle C. (Contemporary writers & women performers, take it from Patricia and Cole -- you really don't need more to bring the house to its knees, if you know what you're doing.)

She finished the song and and 1400 people absolutely jumped out of their seats as one. This was not just an indulgence for a 99-year-old legend. This was musical theatre magic from a superior pro and everyone knew it.

As the curtain descended in front of Morison, Julie White had the problematic task of restoring order. She let the house calm down for a minute – then, with her unfailingly impeccable, instinctive, split-second timing, she improvised: "…I'll have what she's having." Down came that house.

Thanks for sharing this

elmore3003 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:00:45 PM »

Quote from: George on March 25, 2014, 01:37:52 PM

Quote from: singdaw on March 25, 2014, 01:30:36 PM
Thanks, DR George. I did not include that final bit of Fred's because I did not want to get in trouble here, but I'm glad that you did.

(And let it be on your head!)

With what Larry posts here when he's really angry, you'd think this would get you in trouble?

Thank you!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #71 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:05:25 PM »

I am out of bed to ponder dinner. I'm not sure what I'm having, but it will not be vegetable soup. Once I've eaten, I'm heading back to bed. My super tells me that his son's been sick for a week and is now on antibiotics. I would just like this to clear my system ASAP.

Dan M · « **Reply #72 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:11:13 PM »

My favorite novelty songs:

(aside from "Yes, We Have No Bananas)

I'VE GOT A LOVELY BUNCH OF COCONUTS (Heatherton)
A BOY NAMED SUE (Shel Silverstein)
LYDIA THE TATTOOED LADY (Arlen, Harburg)
MAIRZY DOATS (Milton Drake, Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston)
THE HUT SUT SONG (Leo V. Killion, Ted McMichael and Jack Owens) http://youtu.be/7kKU1S0lWxo
SWINGING ON A STAR (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke)
THE MR. PLOW SONG (from The Simpsons)
GIMME DAT DING (The Pipkins)
MONSTER MASH (Pickett and Capizzi)
DELICIOUS (Jim Backus & Friend)
THE ADDAMS FAMILY THEME (Mizzy)
STAR TREKKIN' (The Firm)
HENRY KISSINGER (Monty Python)
DECOMPOSING COMPOSERS (Monty Python)

(Full disclosure: I like just about all of Monty Python's songs. The two listed are among those that I find myself singing to myself. I was also a fan of the Dr. Demento show.)

Dan M · « **Reply #73 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:12:14 PM »

Reading today's title had me misread it as TWIRLING BACON, which I must say is not such an unpleasant activity. Tasty, too!

Dan M · « **Reply #74 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:13:33 PM »

Forgot one by Monty Python:

THE PENIS SONG (NOT THE NOEL COWARD SONG)

Dan M · « **Reply #75 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:26:59 PM »

In addition to other DRs Sherlock Holmes lists, which I second, I would add that my very first exposure to the Sherlock phenomenon was Sherlock Hemlock of the Muppets (and seems to have been revived by Benedict Cumberbatch, the recent Sherlock):

John G. · « **Reply #76 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:28:09 PM »

Quote from: Dan M on March 25, 2014, 03:13:33 PM

Forgot one by Monty Python:

THE PENIS SONG (NOT THE NOEL COWARD SONG)

Love that one, too. And "Every Sperm Is Sacred."

Dan M · « **Reply #77 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:29:31 PM »

Oh, how I've wanted a deerstalker hat and a meerschaum pipe. I did have a large round magnifying glass, until it broke.

singdaw · « **Reply #78 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:35:47 PM »

I think DR Jane should re-post the photo of her DD Sherlock AS Sherlock - I don't know if DR Dan M has seen it.

Dan M · « **Reply #79 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:38:55 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 25, 2014, 03:59:01 AM

I just remember hearing how much Rosemary Clooney hated, later in her career, having to sing the novelty songs from earlier in her career that she was associated with. I must admit, they were not of the greatest quality.

With all due respect to the late Clooney, maybe she was trying to express her anger at Mitch Miller who always liked to have a novelty song on an album.

After all, Mitch Miller gave us his rendition of "Nick Nack Paddy Whack".

I like Clooney's "Come On-A My House". It's just as catchy as "Mambo Italiano".

Even, Ella Fitzgerald had "A Tisket, A Tasket" from the Abbott and Costello extravaganza, "Ride "Em Cowboy".

Dan M · « **Reply #80 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:46:22 PM »

Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Lee) and Dr. John Watson (Patrick Macnee):

Dan M · « **Reply #81 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:50:37 PM »

Not only is Nicholas Meyer's book "The Seven Per-Cent Solution" really good, the movie, as DR Mike pointed out, is even better, starring the late, awesomely great Nicol Williamson (Sherlock Holmes), Robert Duvall (Dr. Watson) and the vastly underrated Alan Arkin as Sigmund Freud:

elmore3003 · « **Reply #82 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:58:33 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 25, 2014, 03:28:09 PM

Quote from: Dan M on March 25, 2014, 03:13:33 PM
Forgot one by Monty Python:

THE PENIS SONG (NOT THE NOEL COWARD SONG)

Love that one, too. And "Every Sperm Is Sacred."

Thank you, Onan!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #83 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:58:51 PM »

And i am heading back to bed.

John G. · « **Reply #84 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:00:31 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on March 25, 2014, 03:58:33 PM

Quote from: John G. on March 25, 2014, 03:28:09 PM
Quote from: Dan M on March 25, 2014, 03:13:33 PM
Forgot one by Monty Python:

THE PENIS SONG (NOT THE NOEL COWARD SONG)

Love that one, too. And "Every Sperm Is Sacred."

Thank you, Onan!

I've read a couple of Stewart O'Nan's novels.

bk · « **Reply #85 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:03:36 PM »

Fred Barton's always a little late to every party - I believe we posted a similar thing about Miss Morrison last year or the year before after her performance in the STAGE benefit. She is indeed amazing.

bk · « **Reply #86 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:04:30 PM »

Had a good work session with Sandy and Lanny - things are sounding very good. We also got two new lead sheets so we set those keys and worked through them. So they have about half the album now, and we're waiting on the other lead sheets (about seven more) before we can do that work.

bk · « **Reply #87 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:04:51 PM »

Ate a salad for lunch, and a bagel, too. And picked up one package.

bk · « **Reply #88 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:05:00 PM »

Page three? Really?

bk · « **Reply #89 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:05:08 PM »

Really? Page three?

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