Showing posts with label Kathy Lennon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kathy Lennon. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
April Showers '67
Hope your spring is in bloom, and just like the flowers in the garden, the Musical Family is in bloom with this Springtime episode from '67.
And here are the highlights.....
The Lennon Sisters sing the praises of DDT.....
Barbara and Bobby play Bavarian Pattycake....
......and Larry Hooper listens to Howard Stern on the radio.
APRIL SHOWERS - April 15, 1967
1. APRIL SHOWERS - Kathy, Steve, Natalie, Jimmy, Barbara, Bobby, Dee Dee, Jack with Bob Havens on trombone, Mahlon Clark on clarinet and Dick Cathcart on trumpet
2. WISH ME A RAINBOW - the orchestra with Frank Scott on harpsichord, Bob Ralston on the calvietta and Orie Amodeo on flute
3. LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING - Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts
4. STORMY WEATHER - Bob Ralston at the piano
5. CHERRY BLOSSOM LANE - Janet, Dee Dee, Kathy and Peggy Lennon
6. SINGING IN THE RAIN - sung and danced by Bobby Burgess, Arthur Duncan and Jack Imel
7. APRIL LOVE - Steve Smith
8. APRIL IN PORTUGAL - the orchestra
9. LOOK TO THE RAINBOW - Natalie Nevins
10. THE SHOE PLODDLER - danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan with Myron Floren on the concertina
11. A GARDEN IN THE RAIN - Joe Feeney
12. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - Jo Ann Castle at the honky tonk piano with Buddy Merrill at guitar and Neil Levang at banjo
13. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW - Norma Zimmer
14. RAIN - tap danced by Arthur Duncan
15. IT'S A LOVELY DAY (TO BE CAUGHT IN THE RAIN) - Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith
16. RHYTHM IN THE RAIN - Frank Scott at the piano
17. IT AIN'T GONNA RAIN NO MORE - Larry Hooper
18. INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL - Dick Dale
19. IN THE GARDEN - Norma Zimmer with backing chorus of Charlie Parlato, Dick Cathcart, Curt Ramsey and Steve Smith
Each and every one of the numbers featured on the show was terrific, but there is one thing I question....
Why would Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith go cycling in the rain? Especially without wearing protective rain gear?
At least one can say these two know how to take risks in life.
Hope your spring so far has plenty of sunshine, even if you do have some rain and until next time, keep a song in your heart and don't step into any mud puddles.
And here are the highlights.....
The Lennon Sisters sing the praises of DDT.....
Barbara and Bobby play Bavarian Pattycake....
......and Larry Hooper listens to Howard Stern on the radio.
APRIL SHOWERS - April 15, 1967
1. APRIL SHOWERS - Kathy, Steve, Natalie, Jimmy, Barbara, Bobby, Dee Dee, Jack with Bob Havens on trombone, Mahlon Clark on clarinet and Dick Cathcart on trumpet
2. WISH ME A RAINBOW - the orchestra with Frank Scott on harpsichord, Bob Ralston on the calvietta and Orie Amodeo on flute
3. LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING - Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts
4. STORMY WEATHER - Bob Ralston at the piano
5. CHERRY BLOSSOM LANE - Janet, Dee Dee, Kathy and Peggy Lennon
6. SINGING IN THE RAIN - sung and danced by Bobby Burgess, Arthur Duncan and Jack Imel
7. APRIL LOVE - Steve Smith
8. APRIL IN PORTUGAL - the orchestra
9. LOOK TO THE RAINBOW - Natalie Nevins
10. THE SHOE PLODDLER - danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan with Myron Floren on the concertina
11. A GARDEN IN THE RAIN - Joe Feeney
12. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - Jo Ann Castle at the honky tonk piano with Buddy Merrill at guitar and Neil Levang at banjo
13. SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW - Norma Zimmer
14. RAIN - tap danced by Arthur Duncan
15. IT'S A LOVELY DAY (TO BE CAUGHT IN THE RAIN) - Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith
16. RHYTHM IN THE RAIN - Frank Scott at the piano
17. IT AIN'T GONNA RAIN NO MORE - Larry Hooper
18. INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL - Dick Dale
19. IN THE GARDEN - Norma Zimmer with backing chorus of Charlie Parlato, Dick Cathcart, Curt Ramsey and Steve Smith
Each and every one of the numbers featured on the show was terrific, but there is one thing I question....
Why would Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith go cycling in the rain? Especially without wearing protective rain gear?
At least one can say these two know how to take risks in life.
Hope your spring so far has plenty of sunshine, even if you do have some rain and until next time, keep a song in your heart and don't step into any mud puddles.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Salute to Italy
For those who wanted to get away from the madness that is the Super Bowl, there's the splendor and beauty of Italy.
And that of course, is the theme of this week's Lawrence Welk episode!
Highlights from the show include.....
.....Jo Ann Castle and Aladdin showing their true feelings towards each other
......Kathy Lennon pushing a cart full of flowers
....and Dick Dale going to great lengths for that last stromboli.
MUSICAL TOUR OF ITALY - October 8, 1966
1. FUNICULI, FUNICULA - Steve, Bob, John, Greg, Janet, Norma, Jimmy, Charlotte, Bobby, Barbara, Peggy, Dee Dee and Aladdin
2. NEAPOLITAN NIGHTS - Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
3. TIK-A-TEE, TIK-A-TAY - Aladdin with Joe Livoti and Bob Lido on violin, Charlie Parlato on trumpet, Orie Amodeo on flute, Joe Rizzo and Tommy Petrini on bass
4. SANTA LUCIA - Janet, Dee Dee, Kathy and Peggy Lennon
5. TARANTELLA - danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
6. O SOLE MIO - Joe Feeney with Lawrence on accordion
7. CARNIVAL OF VENICE - Jo Ann Castle at the piano with Neil Levang on mandolin and Jack Imel on drums
8. ARRIVEDERCI ROMA - Kathy Lennon
9. OH MARIE - Bob Lido with Neil Levang on mandolin, Joe Rizzo on bass and Jack Imel on drums
10. ANEMA E CORE - Jimmy Roberts
11. TORNA A SURRIENTO - Joe Livoti on violin
12. VIENI VIENI - The Blenders featuring Greg Dixon, Steve Smith, Bob Duncan and John Johnson
13. YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART - Norma Zimmer
14. ISLE OF CAPRI - Bob Ralston at the piano
15. THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN - Steve Smith
16. CIRIBIRIBIN - danced by Arthur Duncan, Bobby Burgess and Jack Imel
17. TOSELLI'S SERENADE - the orchestra
18. MAMA - Kathy Lennon
19. THAT'S AMORE - Aladdin and the entire cast
20. VIENI SU - Dick Dale (also on clarinet) with Neil Levang on mandolin
21. FUNICULI, FUNICULA (Reprise) - Aladdin and the entire cast
It was a fun episode, capture the cultural flavor of Italy to a tee.
One thing I did notice, having a solo number on the show is something every member of the Musical Family strives for, considering the number of singers in the cast, but having two solo numbers is quite rare and a treat too.
Just ask Kathy Lennon.
We're all used to her being part of the Lennon Sisters, but I think as a soloist, she's very underrated. The fact that the Maestro and the producers entrusted her with not one but two songs on the same show is a testament to her talent as a singer.
She has a very, pretty voice. You just can't find genuine talent and heart like that anymore.
Until next time, keep a song in your heart and whenever that moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, don't panic, that's just amore.
And that of course, is the theme of this week's Lawrence Welk episode!
Highlights from the show include.....
.....Jo Ann Castle and Aladdin showing their true feelings towards each other
......Kathy Lennon pushing a cart full of flowers
....and Dick Dale going to great lengths for that last stromboli.
MUSICAL TOUR OF ITALY - October 8, 1966
1. FUNICULI, FUNICULA - Steve, Bob, John, Greg, Janet, Norma, Jimmy, Charlotte, Bobby, Barbara, Peggy, Dee Dee and Aladdin
2. NEAPOLITAN NIGHTS - Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
3. TIK-A-TEE, TIK-A-TAY - Aladdin with Joe Livoti and Bob Lido on violin, Charlie Parlato on trumpet, Orie Amodeo on flute, Joe Rizzo and Tommy Petrini on bass
4. SANTA LUCIA - Janet, Dee Dee, Kathy and Peggy Lennon
5. TARANTELLA - danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
6. O SOLE MIO - Joe Feeney with Lawrence on accordion
7. CARNIVAL OF VENICE - Jo Ann Castle at the piano with Neil Levang on mandolin and Jack Imel on drums
8. ARRIVEDERCI ROMA - Kathy Lennon
9. OH MARIE - Bob Lido with Neil Levang on mandolin, Joe Rizzo on bass and Jack Imel on drums
10. ANEMA E CORE - Jimmy Roberts
11. TORNA A SURRIENTO - Joe Livoti on violin
12. VIENI VIENI - The Blenders featuring Greg Dixon, Steve Smith, Bob Duncan and John Johnson
13. YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART - Norma Zimmer
14. ISLE OF CAPRI - Bob Ralston at the piano
15. THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN - Steve Smith
16. CIRIBIRIBIN - danced by Arthur Duncan, Bobby Burgess and Jack Imel
17. TOSELLI'S SERENADE - the orchestra
18. MAMA - Kathy Lennon
19. THAT'S AMORE - Aladdin and the entire cast
20. VIENI SU - Dick Dale (also on clarinet) with Neil Levang on mandolin
21. FUNICULI, FUNICULA (Reprise) - Aladdin and the entire cast
It was a fun episode, capture the cultural flavor of Italy to a tee.
One thing I did notice, having a solo number on the show is something every member of the Musical Family strives for, considering the number of singers in the cast, but having two solo numbers is quite rare and a treat too.
Just ask Kathy Lennon.
We're all used to her being part of the Lennon Sisters, but I think as a soloist, she's very underrated. The fact that the Maestro and the producers entrusted her with not one but two songs on the same show is a testament to her talent as a singer.
She has a very, pretty voice. You just can't find genuine talent and heart like that anymore.
Until next time, keep a song in your heart and whenever that moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, don't panic, that's just amore.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
The Champagne Five - Christmas songs never sung on the show, but should have
It's now officially Christmas Week, and what better way to spread yuletide holly and joy than with a holiday edition of the Champagne Five!
This edition is my personal top five Christmas themed songs never sung on the Welk show, but I would have loved to heard members of the Musical Family cover.
So grab yourself some egg nog, sit under that mistletoe with that special someone and imagine these classics sung by the following....
1. MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING (The Carpenters) - Tanya Falan
2. SHAKE HANDS WITH SANTA CLAUS (Louis Prima) - Rocky Rockwell
3. HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS (Dolly Parton) - The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins
4. CHRISTMAS ISLAND (The Andrews Sisters) - Sandi Griffiths, Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger
5. MERRY CHRISTMAS, I DON'T WANNA FIGHT TONIGHT (The Ramones) - Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith
Ah yes, that would be music to my ears.....
This edition is my personal top five Christmas themed songs never sung on the Welk show, but I would have loved to heard members of the Musical Family cover.
So grab yourself some egg nog, sit under that mistletoe with that special someone and imagine these classics sung by the following....
1. MERRY CHRISTMAS DARLING (The Carpenters) - Tanya Falan
2. SHAKE HANDS WITH SANTA CLAUS (Louis Prima) - Rocky Rockwell
3. HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS (Dolly Parton) - The Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins
4. CHRISTMAS ISLAND (The Andrews Sisters) - Sandi Griffiths, Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger
5. MERRY CHRISTMAS, I DON'T WANNA FIGHT TONIGHT (The Ramones) - Kathy Lennon and Steve Smith
Ah yes, that would be music to my ears.....
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Lennons After Dark
When the sun goes down, the nightlife heats up at the Andy Williams Moon River Grille.....
So grab yourself a margarita and lets chill!
Here's the Lennon Brothers and Gail....
That's Dan, his wife Gail, Bill and Joe Lennon.
Now we see Gail performing with the Buzz Boyz....
Later on, Ralna English drops by and sings a duet with Mike Cathcart at the piano.
All this while Kathy Lennon is watching....
So grab yourself a margarita and lets chill!
Here's the Lennon Brothers and Gail....
That's Dan, his wife Gail, Bill and Joe Lennon.
Now we see Gail performing with the Buzz Boyz....
Later on, Ralna English drops by and sings a duet with Mike Cathcart at the piano.
All this while Kathy Lennon is watching....
Saturday, November 20, 2010
The Musical Family celebrates ten years of Welknotes
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Dry Bones
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Lennon Sisters on the Today Show
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Lennon Sisters in the magical, fantasy land of televised home shopping
Kathy & Janet Lennon appeared on the QVC network early Saturday morning around 3am selling their line of Best Pals dolls and accessories.
I must say, even in the wee hours of the morning when the roosters were comatose....the girls looked and sounded great!
Also this morning, Kathy and Janet will be appearing on the fourth hour of NBC's The Today Show, or better known as Kathie Lee and Hoda's Happy Hour
I must say, even in the wee hours of the morning when the roosters were comatose....the girls looked and sounded great!
Also this morning, Kathy and Janet will be appearing on the fourth hour of NBC's The Today Show, or better known as Kathie Lee and Hoda's Happy Hour
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