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[Freddie]

She makes me think of Cole too. Because ev’ry time we say goodbye I cry a little.

Awww.

And what she said.

[Freddie]

Page Five!

[Jane]

She makes me think of Cole too. Because ev’ry time we say goodbye I cry a little.

Awww.

And what she said.

[singdaw]

I wish I had taken a jacket on our trip.  Was it pretty up there?

It really was!

[George]

Last night, Jane wrote:

I'm excited for you**.  Will you get to stay in Seattle or commute?

Thanks, Jane!  But as far as I know, we only have access to the room (a 600-seat banquet hall) that one day.  I assume that we'll go in early in the morning, set up everything, do a test run and mic check, then give the one and only performance, strike everything and leave.

**I had posted about performing The HEAD!!! That Wouldn't DIE! in Seattle at the Worldcon.

George, hoping a video recording at Worldcon happens! 

Thanks, Freddie!  So do I!

[singdaw]

I was glad not to be the one driving. I just supplied the audible gasps.   

[singdaw]

Today we had brunch with four friends from other parts of the country who have all retired here.

[George]

The good thing about this show is that TAO wrote and owns it, so we don't have to worry about paying for recording rights.

[Jane]

I wish I had taken a jacket on our trip.  Was it pretty up there?

It really was!

[Jane]

I was glad not to be the one driving. I just supplied the audible gasps.   

[Jane]

Today we had brunch with four friends from other parts of the country who have all retired here.

That is very nice.

[Jane]

The good thing about this show is that TAO wrote and owns it, so we don't have to worry about paying for recording rights.

Excellent!

[George]

Here’s Shirley Jones. The tempo is way too slow.

https://youtu.be/eHjyObV-v6Y?si=RAr7RNSrcYRYERV4

True, but it was pretty cute.

[George]

The reviews are all over the place for Just in Time. 

Here's my parody lyric.  I don't know if Jonathan Groff's sweating and spitting has been parodied in song anywhere yet, but it sounds like Mr. Groff has a sense of humor about it.  (Is the sweating and spitting the "Groff sauce" that gets referred to?)

On the reviews of the new Bobby Darin Broadway musical - praising Jonathan Groff's performance as sensational, and the critics AND the show pointedly warning that Mr. Groff spits and perspires a lot, so be aware if you're in the front rows.

Tune of "Mack the Knife" Bobby Darin rendition

Oh, the shark bites / are mis-named, dear,
So the experts / seem to say.
No, the sharks should / not be blamed, dear,
People just get / in their way.

Just like Groff who / seems to sweat, babe
Water sprays from / all his pores.
Sit too close and / you'll get wet, babe
It's not Groff's fault / no, it's yours.

Like sharks looking / for some food, hon.
All they want is / lots of fish.
Groff does not mean / to be rude, hon.
To delight you / is his wish.

Oh, the critics / have such smarts, dear,
And you count  on / what you read.
So you trust them / for fine arts, dear,
Hope they give you / what you need!

So you're on notice / when you go there,
Choosing how you / spend your cash.
Groff, he puts on / quite a show there.
His performance / makes a splash!

Very funny, Freddie!

[Jane]

Here’s Shirley Jones. The tempo is way too slow.

https://youtu.be/eHjyObV-v6Y?si=RAr7RNSrcYRYERV4

True, but it was pretty cute.

I just watched it, and yes it is cute.

[George]

It's weird that the strippers' song in the new GYPSY recording is titled Ya Gotta GET A GIMMICK.

OI remember it being YOU GOTTA HAVE A GIMMICK in the 1962 movie.  I looked it up and I am right HOWEVER on the OBC with Miss Ethel Merman is it indeed YOU GOTTA GET A GIMMICK....

Strange.

The Tyne Daly recording also lists it as, "You Gotta Have a Gimmick."

[George]

From DR George:

I'll have to send this to my sister's boyfriend.  He takes care of my niece's iPhone.

I'm guessing his reaction will be the same as Keith's as DR Rodzinski's.

Pretty much.

[George]

The talk seemed to be well received, but I failed in my objective which was to get more volunteers for the altar guild .

Not a one

How rude!

[George]

I sent Skip an email but I do not know if he saw it yet, explaining why I didn’t make the concert

Darn.

[George]

FOUR!

Sweet!

[MichaelG]

It's weird that the strippers' song in the new GYPSY recording is titled Ya Gotta GET A GIMMICK.

OI remember it being YOU GOTTA HAVE A GIMMICK in the 1962 movie.  I looked it up and I am right HOWEVER on the OBC with Miss Ethel Merman is it indeed YOU GOTTA GET A GIMMICK....

Strange.

Sondheim's lyric book lists the title as "You Gotta Get a Gimmick". There's one line in the song with "have" a gimmick but the other seven references are "get" or "got" a gimmick.

[George]

Mrs R off for work trip to Germany, so I’m solo till Friday.

Tell her there are HHW travel vibes being sent her way.

~~~DITTO!!~~~

[Freddie]

Here’s Shirley Jones. The tempo is way too slow.

https://youtu.be/eHjyObV-v6Y?si=RAr7RNSrcYRYERV4

The tempo is too slow for which song - Anything Goes or Thoroughly Modern Millie?

[Freddie]

The reviews are all over the place for Just in Time. 

Here's my parody lyric.  I don't know if Jonathan Groff's sweating and spitting has been parodied in song anywhere yet, but it sounds like Mr. Groff has a sense of humor about it.  (Is the sweating and spitting the "Groff sauce" that gets referred to?)

On the reviews of the new Bobby Darin Broadway musical - praising Jonathan Groff's performance as sensational, and the critics AND the show pointedly warning that Mr. Groff spits and perspires a lot, so be aware if you're in the front rows.

Tune of "Mack the Knife" Bobby Darin rendition

Oh, the shark bites / are mis-named, dear,
So the experts / seem to say.
No, the sharks should / not be blamed, dear,
People just get / in their way.

Just like Groff who / seems to sweat, babe
Water sprays from / all his pores.
Sit too close and / you'll get wet, babe
It's not Groff's fault / no, it's yours.

Like sharks looking / for some food, hon.
All they want is / lots of fish.
Groff does not mean / to be rude, hon.
To delight you / is his wish.

Oh, the critics / have such smarts, dear,
And you count  on / what you read.
So you trust them / for fine arts, dear,
Hope they give you / what you need!

So you're on notice / when you go there,
Choosing how you / spend your cash.
Groff, he puts on / quite a show there.
His performance / makes a splash!

Very funny, Freddie!

Thank you, George!

[Jrand74]

I decided at 6 p.m. to mow the lawn.

I got a bit tired.....but I rested a bit after doing the backyard.....and most of the front yard.

Then took a break.  I refilled the gas tank in the mower to finish the side yard and the man across the street said - I'll come to help you finish when I get done here.

I said thanks.  He came over and helped cut about 20 minutes off of my total mowing time.  Very kind.

[Freddie]

I decided at 6 p.m. to mow the lawn.

I got a bit tired.....but I rested a bit after doing the backyard.....and most of the front yard.

Then took a break.  I refilled the gas tank in the mower to finish the side yard and the man across the street said - I'll come to help you finish when I get done here.

I said thanks.  He came over and helped cut about 20 minutes off of my total mowing time.  Very kind.

How wonderful!

Is this the new neighbor in the just-sold house?

[Rodzinski]

The new neighbor?

[Freddie]

The new neighbor?

I thought the house across from Jrand was sold not that long ago.

[John G.]

Here’s Shirley Jones. The tempo is way too slow.

https://youtu.be/eHjyObV-v6Y?si=RAr7RNSrcYRYERV4

The tempo is too slow for which song - Anything Goes or Thoroughly Modern Millie?

Yes.

[John G.]

The fiesta fireworks show at the country club was spectacular.