Topic: TWIRLING A BATON WHILST SINGING YES, WE HAVE NO BANANAS AND DOING THE SPLITS (Read 6077 times)

bk · « **on:** March 25, 2014, 12:01:33 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes twirled, sang and split, and now it is time for you to post until the twirling cows come home.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2014, 12:02:24 AM »

And the word of the day is: OPUSCULUM!

Michael · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:45:14 AM »

good early morning once again

Ben · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:45:58 AM »

Morning all.

That is all.

Michael · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:47:17 AM »

tod

I think the first holmes film I ever saw was the hounds of the baskerville with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. I thought it was a very good version of the story. I also enjoy a couple of "original" holmes stories. The 7% Solution (Nicole Williamson) and Murder By Decree (Christopher Plummer)

Michael · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2014, 02:48:10 AM »

As for novelties songs I think it would have to be one of the Chipmunks songs most likely Christmas Don't Be Late

singdaw · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2014, 03:48:07 AM »

DR George - in answer to your question from last night...

Is the play by Bruce Kimmel? Because I may know a guy...

singdaw · « **Reply #7 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.

singdaw · « **Reply #8 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.

singdaw · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:01:03 AM »

I think my introduction to Sherlock Holmes was reading the complete original stories; so satisfying! I haven't followed most of the subsequent movies and show spinoffs, though I do enjoy the current BBC incarnation.

singdaw · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2014, 04:08:53 AM »

Stephen Sondheim meets Avenue Q...

Jrand74 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:40:29 AM »

Thanks for sharing that story DR SINGDAW.....most excellent. I am sure Mr Porter was also in the house.

Druxy · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:40:42 AM »

TOD:

Introduction to Sherlock Holmes?

Basil Rathbone, of course.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1482007002

Jrand74 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:43:54 AM »

I love novelty songs......among my favorites:

Peel Me a Nanner - Ferlin Husky
Yellow Polka Dot Bikini - Brian Hyland
Tan Shoes and Pink Shoelaces - Dodie Stevens

Anything by Allan Sherman, but especially his first two albums:
My Son, the Folk Singer & My Son, the Celebrity

Druxy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:44:57 AM »

TOD #2:

This is novelty song I recall liking when I was very young: "Please No Squeeze Da Banana".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGVOJ8rk_I8

Jrand74 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:45:34 AM »

Harvey & Sheila

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4i_AWpMUI

ChasSmith · « **Reply #16 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:47:19 AM »

Good morning, all.

The coffee is particularly good this morning.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:49:19 AM »

LOL DR DRUXY.....I think this is going to be a very good day on HHW!

Jrand74 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:49:56 AM »

I am waiting for the call from Lowe's. I bought my sister Myrna a new washer and dryer and today is delivery day.

Druxy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 25, 2014, 05:51:48 AM »

T also loved Phil Harris' "The Thing".

As kids, we were always trying to figure out what was in the box.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FdWRsHeV98

ChasSmith · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:01:32 AM »

I copied and saved that story about Patricia Morison to share with a few people.

Druxy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:03:15 AM »

This is not a funny novelty song.

I just stumbled across it. I hadn't heard it for close to 70 years, and listening now is still chocked me up.

My mother told me that, when I was about 4, I'd listen to this record over-and-over and cry.

Is it any wonder that "Poor Old Rover" is not one of Bing Crosby's greatest hits?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pyHTjiFjCA

ChasSmith · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:09:08 AM »

TOD

I would have seen the Rathbone films on TV as a kid. Maybe others, too, but I only remember knowing of Rathbone. Never read any, though, until in college years someone turned me on to it so I bought one of the then-current paperbacks of stories and tore through them, loving every minute. Went back out and bought all the others I could find, and tore through those, too. I still have those same (well, maybe replaced) paperbacks, just because those editions meant so much to me at the beginning, and I will re-read the stories sometime. But I also have the first big annotated set which is probably what I need to sit down with.

As for films, I'm still only familiar - more or less - with the Rathbone, and the Cushing/Lee HOUND. I do want to branch out eventually, especially to try this new series.

Druxy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:20:17 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on March 25, 2014, 06:09:08 AM

TOD

I would have seen the Rathbone films on TV as a kid. Maybe others, too, but I only remember knowing of Rathbone. Never read any, though, until in college years someone turned me on to it so I bought one of the then-current paperbacks of stories and tore through them, loving every minute. Went back out and bought all the others I could find, and tore through those, too. I still have those same (well, maybe replaced) paperbacks, just because those editions meant so much to me at the beginning, and I will re-read the stories sometime. But I also have the first big annotated set which is probably what I need to sit down with.

As for films, I'm still only familiar - more or less - with the Rathbone, and the Cushing/Lee HOUND. I do want to branch out eventually, especially to try this new series.

Actually, I think that the Cushing/Lee version of HOUND is much better than the Rathbone version.

On the other hand, I think that Rathbone's THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES is the best Holmes movie them all. Although, I must admit that I love WITHOUT A CLUE with Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley.

Druxy · « **Reply #24 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:33:59 AM »

We watched SAVING MR. BANKS last night...and loved it.

It's a shame that this film didn't do better during the awards season. Unlike other major films that were honored, this is a movie that one can easily enjoy over-and-over again. It's entertainment!

singdaw · « **Reply #25 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:37:49 AM »

This is not your mother's Les Miserables....

Jean Valjean vs. Javert... the battle of the hunks

ChasSmith · « **Reply #26 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:42:24 AM »

I loved SAVING MR. BANKS, too, and brought the Blu-ray home the other day. My only regret is that Disney was so stingy with extra material -- all of 17 minutes worth. Those 17 are wonderful, especially because of Richard Sherman's participation.....but for someone who would watch 17 hours of material on Walt, those days at Disney, the creation of that film, and you name it, it's but a shot glass of water to a man crawling in the desert.

Druxy · « **Reply #27 on:** March 25, 2014, 06:52:23 AM »

Quote from: ChasSmith on March 25, 2014, 06:42:24 AM

I loved SAVING MR. BANKS, too, and brought the Blu-ray home the other day. My only regret is that Disney was so stingy with extra material -- all of 17 minutes worth. Those 17 are wonderful, especially because of Richard Sherman's participation.....but for someone who would watch 17 hours of material on Walt, those days at Disney, the creation of that film, and you name it, it's but a shot glass of water to a man crawling in the desert.

I got the DVD and the only extra was a deleted scene of "The Nanny Song".

John G. · « **Reply #28 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:05:41 AM »

Good morning, all.

Yes ,We Have No Bananas is the finale of the musical version of Bullets over Broadway.

John G. · « **Reply #29 on:** March 25, 2014, 07:08:42 AM »

Novelty songs: Mr. And Mrs. Fitch
Miss Otis Regrets
Tale of the Oyster
Thank You So Much, Mrs. Lowsbury Goodby

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