HOW TO PACK 365 SONGS IN A SUITCASE
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And so when young men and old men turn into bold men, to hold my hand. They get too frazzled and bedazzled to understand.
334 Victor / Victoria – Julie Andrews, Tony Roberts, Company
323 FRIDAY 15 MAY 2015
NYC – Alicia Morton, Audra McDonald, Victor Garber, Andrea McArdle
You would think this is a song I would have placed on the list sooner. The thing is that I have five or six versions of this song in my iTunes Library. I’ve settled for this one from the 1999 TV movie because it features Victor Garber, an actor who is so easy to watch, and Audra McDonald – I haven’t included enough of her on the list.
In an earlier entry, I wrote about how despite Annie being a very popular show since the 1970s, it was only in 2011 that I discovered the musical. I always thought it was a kid’s show, but I was surprised to find out how smart it was.
HOW TO PACK 365 SONGS IN A SUITCASE
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328 Snake In The Grass – Bob Fosse
316 FRIDAY 8 MAY 2015 (-50) – THE LAST 50 SONGS
King Kong March – Moscow Symphony Orchestra
I always saw my maternal grandparents as individual beings. They were just “Abuela” and “Abuelo”. I never saw them as a couple. They were so different that I’ve always wondered what brought them together.
My grandfather Domingo was a peculiar fellow, to say the least. There are stories of him that, to this day, my mother and aunt can still marvel at when they reminisce. If the guy felt low on iron, he’d put iron nails on a glass of water, let them soak overnight, and drink the water the following day. He’d argue that getting his iron dosage was a practical way. Were there any pesky ghosts or apparitions disturbing your peace at home? Not a problem. As a self-taught scholar of spiritualism and founding member of “La Sociedad Espiritista de Maracaibo”, he could organise a séance at short notice to get all paranormal activity under control at your home.
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317 I Wish I Were In Love Again – Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney … I’ve always been fascinated with this cleaver ditty’s lyrics. What is “the faint aroma of performing seals”? Is that a reference to the aroma of sex? I’ve always wondered.
309 FRIDAY 1 MAY 2015
Hello, Hello – Liza Minnelli
God bless Liza! The woman has had her ups and downs for most of her career. The press well documented her struggles with drug addiction and alcohol dependency. However, no doubt La Minnelli got her mother’s performing genes. Just like Judy Garland did in her day, Liza has always managed to leave her demons behind every now and then just to give her audience some amazing live performances. Case in point, “Liza’s At the Palace”.
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314 Down With Love – Barbra Streisand
302 FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2015
The Dance Sequence (It’s De-Lovely/Anything Goes/There’s Nothing Like Swimming/I’ve Got You Under My Skin/Get Out of Town/I’ve Got My Eyes on You/You’re the Top) – Orchestra
This isn’t the first time I have included a cut from this gorgeous soundtrack. Mostly like with “The Grotto” (See Week 09 – 57. Friday 22 August 2014), The Dance Sequence is a medley of Cole Porter’s songs used in the 1982 film “Evil Under the Sun.” The Agatha Christie mystery featured many stars, including Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowell and Diana Rigg. The fabulous piece is used to show a montage of the whereabouts of all the characters when a glamorous star is murdered on the beach. A particular Porter song is used throughout the film as a character’s theme. At this moment, all the tunes come together to frame the movie sequence. The superb arrangement comes courtesy of John Lanchberry, the only arranger I’ve given credit on this list.
HOW TO PACK 365 SONGS IN A SUITCASE
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The Dance Sequence – Orchestra
Don’t Rain On My Parade – Barbra Streisand
The Girl From Ipanema – João Gilberto & Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto
Guys and Dolls – Walter Bobbie, J.K. Simmons
Before the Parade Passes By – Carol Channing
Il Postino Poeta – Orchestra
Seeing Things – Brent Barrett
295 FRIDAY 17 APRIL 2015
Who’s That Woman? – Terri White
Often I wonder how I could have gone on for so long without knowing anything about Sondheim’s “Follies”. I only discovered it four years ago. Of all the songs from the show, Who’s That Woman is one of my favourites. A group of old showgirls and their former selves gather once more on the stage to do their signature number from thirty years ago.
I recognised Terri White as one of the women who was part of the ensemble of “Liza Live at Radio City”. Her potent voice is hard not to remember. I felt a bit sad when I learned of her misfortunes. Around 2009, she lived on a park bench in Washington Square in New York. Fortunately, a good Samaritan lent her a hand, and she could put her life together and continue her career in theatre.
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