And I promise to post pictures, both on the blog and the webpage!
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
Champagne Book of the Month Club: Ears & Bubbles
It was the Los Angeles Angels that done him in.
That's according to Bobby Burgess, in regards to how a certain baseball team steered him on to his path to stardom.
How you say? We'll just leave it at that, you can find out more from Bobby's new autobiography, Ears & Bubbles: Dancing My Way from The Mickey Mouse Club to The Lawrence Welk Show.
Published by Theme Park Press, Ears & Bubbles is the journey that is the life of dancing and pop culture icon Bobby Burgess from his childhood growing up in Long Beach to his days as a Mouseketeer, as a member of Lawrence Welk's Musical Family for twenty-one seasons and beyond.
It's quite a revealing, in-depth look at Bobby, but not in a scandalous, TMZ tabloid sense. Instead, for longtime Mickey Mouse Club and Lawrence Welk fans, Bobby gives the reader plenty of delightful and interesting stories that will leave one saying, "COOL!"
The book reveals the behind-the-scenes activity from both the MMC and Welk programs as well as the adventures and misadventures from touring on the road as well as Bobby's long lasting relationships and friendships with his fellow Mouseketeers and Welk stars.
And you'll also get to meet his family, and how his love of dancing has become a family business.
And all because the Angels done him in.
I recommend this book with enthusiasm, it is a delightful trip down the pop culture nostalgia lane and a good read too.
Ears & Bubbles is available from Amazon.com, both in print and in Kindle format, or you can get it or order it from your local bookstore.
You can also go online to THEME PARK PRESS.COM if you want more information about Ears & Bubbles or inquire about any other titles they have published as well.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Friday, March 01, 2013
Ten Years of Welk Musical Family.com
It all began on a Winter's day.....March 3, 2003 to be exact.
For years, Welk fans clamored for a webpage that provided lots of pictures, fun facts and other stuff that was all things Lawrence Welk and his Musical Family.
So on that very day, a humble, little Yahoo Geocities page was launched, featuring nothing more than a few scanned pictures, some facts and plenty of hope and optimism.
Ten years later, Welk Musical Family.com has grown into a colossus, which included this blog, Welkgirls.com, a Twitter account and a successful Facebook page.
And all the while, the original webpage has become THE source for Welk fans to get their online Champagne Music fix.
In honor of this occasion, I made this 10th anniversary collage of the Maestro and the cast of hundreds that made up his Musical Family over the years, see if you can find anyone of your favorites!
For years, Welk fans clamored for a webpage that provided lots of pictures, fun facts and other stuff that was all things Lawrence Welk and his Musical Family.
So on that very day, a humble, little Yahoo Geocities page was launched, featuring nothing more than a few scanned pictures, some facts and plenty of hope and optimism.
Ten years later, Welk Musical Family.com has grown into a colossus, which included this blog, Welkgirls.com, a Twitter account and a successful Facebook page.
And all the while, the original webpage has become THE source for Welk fans to get their online Champagne Music fix.
In honor of this occasion, I made this 10th anniversary collage of the Maestro and the cast of hundreds that made up his Musical Family over the years, see if you can find anyone of your favorites!
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Lawrence Welk Soul Train
If you're like me, and I know that I am, you've probably said to yourself at one time, "I want to see the Champagne Music of Lawrence Welk, the groovy dancing of Soul Train and the high energy sounds of Heavy Metal rock come together as one."
Thanks to the wonders of You Tube and the fertile imagination from one of America's Best and Brightest, it's now a reality!
It is worth four minutes of your time, and it's got a great beat that you can dance to!
Thanks to the wonders of You Tube and the fertile imagination from one of America's Best and Brightest, it's now a reality!
It is worth four minutes of your time, and it's got a great beat that you can dance to!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Lawrence Welk on the Radio!
As someone who is in radio myself, what I am hearing these days they call entertainment is well....crap.
Thankfully, there is relief thanks to the internet and the words up from my buddy Peter.
Just visit Lawrence Welk Radio at Live365.com for 24/7 Champagne Music, it will keep a song in your heart and your car stereo happy!
Oh, and you're welcome.
Thankfully, there is relief thanks to the internet and the words up from my buddy Peter.
Just visit Lawrence Welk Radio at Live365.com for 24/7 Champagne Music, it will keep a song in your heart and your car stereo happy!
Oh, and you're welcome.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Lawrence Welk Memes!
Hope you all are having a safe and blessed Memorial Day weekend so far.
I noticed in the internet pop culture that memes have been popular, especially using celebrities, politicians and pop culture icons like Willy Wonka have been popular.
So, I decided to make some of my own, using Lawrence Welk of course, because if I don't do it, someone else will.
I noticed in the internet pop culture that memes have been popular, especially using celebrities, politicians and pop culture icons like Willy Wonka have been popular.
So, I decided to make some of my own, using Lawrence Welk of course, because if I don't do it, someone else will.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Salute to Cole Porter
Once again, it's time for another d'lighftul episode of the Lawrence Welk Show and featured last Saturday was a musical salute to the works of Cole Porter.
So without delay, let's go to the d'lovely highlights!
Tanya rubs a fella's head for good luck.....
Upon noticing her ring, Bobby Burgess realizes that Cissy King went to Jared....
.....and Clay Hart gets fenced in.
SALUTE TO COLE PORTER - October 27, 1973
1. WUNDERBAR - Anacani, Joe, Norma, Jimmy, Mary Lou, Ken, Gail, Clay,Bobby & Cissy (also dancing)
2. TRUE LOVE - Guy Hovis & Ralna English
3. NIGHT AND DAY – the orchestra
4. THE CONTINENTIAL - danced by Bobby Burgess & Cissy King
5.YOU DO SOMETHING TO ME - Tanya Falan
A d'lecteable episode if I must say so. And Myron Floren looks like he's having lots of fun!
If you may have noticed during the show, there's a new guy in the band. To the right of Charlie Parlato is Laroon Holt, sporting a mustache! He would go on to be a mainstay of the orchestra for the next nine years with his talents playing the trumpet.
So, until next time, keep a song in your heart and don't get fenced in!
So without delay, let's go to the d'lovely highlights!
Tanya rubs a fella's head for good luck.....
Upon noticing her ring, Bobby Burgess realizes that Cissy King went to Jared....
.....and Clay Hart gets fenced in.
SALUTE TO COLE PORTER - October 27, 1973
1. WUNDERBAR - Anacani, Joe, Norma, Jimmy, Mary Lou, Ken, Gail, Clay,Bobby & Cissy (also dancing)
2. TRUE LOVE - Guy Hovis & Ralna English
3. NIGHT AND DAY – the orchestra
4. THE CONTINENTIAL - danced by Bobby Burgess & Cissy King
5.YOU DO SOMETHING TO ME - Tanya Falan
6. BEGIN THE BEGUINE -Henry Cuesta on clarinet with orchestra
7. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT - Norma Zimmer
8. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS - danced by Arthur Duncan
9. I LOVE YOU - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the piano
10. I LOVE PARIS - Sandi Griffiths with Tanya, Anacani, Norma, Ralna, Gail, Mary Lou
7. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT - Norma Zimmer
8. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS - danced by Arthur Duncan
9. I LOVE YOU - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the piano
10. I LOVE PARIS - Sandi Griffiths with Tanya, Anacani, Norma, Ralna, Gail, Mary Lou
11. I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU - orchestra
12. YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO - Ken Delo
13. IT'S D'LOVELY - Myron Floren on accordion with Norma, Ralna, Anacani, Mary Lou, Sandi, Gail, Tanya, Cissy
14. ANYTHING GOES - Bob Ralston and Larry Hooper at the piano
12. YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO - Ken Delo
13. IT'S D'LOVELY - Myron Floren on accordion with Norma, Ralna, Anacani, Mary Lou, Sandi, Gail, Tanya, Cissy
14. ANYTHING GOES - Bob Ralston and Larry Hooper at the piano
15. MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY - Anacani & Tanya Falan
16. EASY TO LOVE – the orchestra
17. ROSALIE - Jimmy Roberts with the saxophone section
18. DON'T FENCE ME IN - Clay Hart with Ralna, Anacani, Gail, Cissy, Sandi, Norma, Mary Lou, Tanya, Joe, Ken, Guy, Bobby, Arthur, Larry
16. EASY TO LOVE – the orchestra
17. ROSALIE - Jimmy Roberts with the saxophone section
18. DON'T FENCE ME IN - Clay Hart with Ralna, Anacani, Gail, Cissy, Sandi, Norma, Mary Lou, Tanya, Joe, Ken, Guy, Bobby, Arthur, Larry
A d'lecteable episode if I must say so. And Myron Floren looks like he's having lots of fun!
If you may have noticed during the show, there's a new guy in the band. To the right of Charlie Parlato is Laroon Holt, sporting a mustache! He would go on to be a mainstay of the orchestra for the next nine years with his talents playing the trumpet.
So, until next time, keep a song in your heart and don't get fenced in!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Mother's Day '56
Hope everyone had a pleasant Mother's Day weekend, the featured Lawrence Welk episode is a classic Silver Champagne Special from 1956!
Here are some of the highlights!
Aladdin goes to his secret stash.....
Alice Lon is shocked.....
......and Rocky Rockwell lives the lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
MOTHER'S DAY SHOW - May 12, 1956
1. I WANT A GIRL (JUST LIKE THE GIRL THAT MARRIED DEAR OLD DAD) - the orchestra
2. I GOT LOST IN HIS ARMS - Alice Lon
3. MELODY IN F (WELCOME SWEET SPRINGTIME) - the orchestra
4. PAL OF MY CRADLE DAYS - Jimmy Roberts
5. SATURDAY NIGHT WALTZ - Myron Floren on accordion
6. BLUE SUEDE SHOES - Buddy Merrill on guitar
7. KENTUCKY BABE - Kathy, Dee Dee, Peggy and Janet Lennon
8. MORITAT (MACK THE KNIFE) - Jerry Burke and Larry Hooper on piano
9. MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK - Larry Hooper
10. BALLIN' THE JACK - the orchestra
11. CHIHUAHUA POLKA - orchestra danced by Lawrence and Alice Lon
12. CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART - Larry Dean
13. MEDLEY: BYE BYE BLACKBIRD/BILL BAILEY/I'M LOOKING OVER A FOUR LEAF CLOVER - Big Tiny Little on honky tonk piano
14. SHIFTING WHISPERING SANDS - Aladdin with the Lennon Sisters
15. ROCK ISLAND LINE - Bob Lido
16. WHEN YOUR HAIR TURNED TO SILVER - Dick Kesner, Bob Lido and Aladdin on violin
17. I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING - guest Donna Bailey with husband Norman Bailey on trumpet
18. MEDLEY: THAT WONDERFUL MOTHER OF MINE/LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART - Lawrence Welk at the organ
19. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES - Alice Lon with Buddy Hayes
20. WHEN I TAKE MY SUGAR TO TEA - Rocky Rockwell with comedy assist by Curt Ramsey
21. CHICAGO - the orchestra
Like Buddy Hayes, who played tuba and bass in the band, gets to sing here with Champagne Lady Alice Lon.
Also, the family members of the Music Makers get to take part, like when trumpet player Norman Bailey had his wife Donna join him in the song, "I Got The World On A String."
There is plenty of talent here going on, and it seems an injustice that only a hour can be allotted for it to be showcased.
So until next time, Goodnight Ladies, Farewell Gentlemen and don't forget to keep a song in your heart!
Here are some of the highlights!
Aladdin goes to his secret stash.....
Alice Lon is shocked.....
......and Rocky Rockwell lives the lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
MOTHER'S DAY SHOW - May 12, 1956
1. I WANT A GIRL (JUST LIKE THE GIRL THAT MARRIED DEAR OLD DAD) - the orchestra
2. I GOT LOST IN HIS ARMS - Alice Lon
3. MELODY IN F (WELCOME SWEET SPRINGTIME) - the orchestra
4. PAL OF MY CRADLE DAYS - Jimmy Roberts
5. SATURDAY NIGHT WALTZ - Myron Floren on accordion
6. BLUE SUEDE SHOES - Buddy Merrill on guitar
7. KENTUCKY BABE - Kathy, Dee Dee, Peggy and Janet Lennon
8. MORITAT (MACK THE KNIFE) - Jerry Burke and Larry Hooper on piano
9. MY GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK - Larry Hooper
10. BALLIN' THE JACK - the orchestra
11. CHIHUAHUA POLKA - orchestra danced by Lawrence and Alice Lon
12. CAN YOU FIND IT IN YOUR HEART - Larry Dean
13. MEDLEY: BYE BYE BLACKBIRD/BILL BAILEY/I'M LOOKING OVER A FOUR LEAF CLOVER - Big Tiny Little on honky tonk piano
14. SHIFTING WHISPERING SANDS - Aladdin with the Lennon Sisters
15. ROCK ISLAND LINE - Bob Lido
16. WHEN YOUR HAIR TURNED TO SILVER - Dick Kesner, Bob Lido and Aladdin on violin
17. I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING - guest Donna Bailey with husband Norman Bailey on trumpet
18. MEDLEY: THAT WONDERFUL MOTHER OF MINE/LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART - Lawrence Welk at the organ
19. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES - Alice Lon with Buddy Hayes
20. WHEN I TAKE MY SUGAR TO TEA - Rocky Rockwell with comedy assist by Curt Ramsey
21. CHICAGO - the orchestra
Those classic black & white episodes are always a delight to watch, especially when the musicians in the band have a chance to exhibit their individual talents.
Like Buddy Hayes, who played tuba and bass in the band, gets to sing here with Champagne Lady Alice Lon.
Also, the family members of the Music Makers get to take part, like when trumpet player Norman Bailey had his wife Donna join him in the song, "I Got The World On A String."
There is plenty of talent here going on, and it seems an injustice that only a hour can be allotted for it to be showcased.
So until next time, Goodnight Ladies, Farewell Gentlemen and don't forget to keep a song in your heart!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral and then some.....
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Maestro's Birthday!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
The Wig Bit
Sunday, January 01, 2012
New Years Eve '70
Happy New Year everyone!
A new calendar year brings forth new promises, new hopes and memories which is what the Musical Family demonstrates in this week's episode.
And here are some of the highlights!
Ken Delo is a sucker for a pretty face like Mary Lou....
Richard Maloof receives some shocking news.....
.....and the NCAA investigates more allegations against Ohio State.
NEW YEARS EVE - December 26, 1970
1. THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG - Gail, Cissy, Mary Lou, Bobby, Joe, Arthur, Norma, Ralna, Sandi, Sally, Guy and Jimmy
2. MAY YOU ALWAYS - Tanya Falan
3. OH HOW MY HEART BEATS - Myron Floren on accordion with Richard Maloof on tuba and assisted by Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger on coconuts
4. ROSES AND LOLLIPOPS - Ken Delo
5. THE EARLY DAYS OF THE DANCE/LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES - danced by Bobby Burgess and Cissy King
6. THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU - Guy Hovis and Ralna English
7. GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - Clay Hart with Buddy Merrill and Neil Levang on guitar and Richard Maloof on bass
8. I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT - Norma Zimmer
9. SWING OUT - Johnny Zell on trumpet, Peanuts Hucko on clarinet and Bob Havens on trombone
10. THE MUSIC GOES ROUND AND ROUND - Sandi Griffiths and Sally Flynn with Richard Maloof on tuba
11. YOUR EYES HAVE TOLD ME SO - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston on piano
12. CUMANA - Bob Ralston on piano
13. BEFORE THE PARADE PASSES BY - Sandi, Dick, Sally, Bobby, Ken, Tanya, Joe, Myron, Charlotte Harris, Curt Ramsey, Ralna, Guy, Gail, Cissy, Mary Lou and Arthur
14. EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES - danced by Arthur Duncan
15. BEAUTIFUL OHIO - Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts
16. DOWN BY THE OHIO - Bob Lido and the Hotsy Totsy Boys featuring Jack Imel on drums, Charlie Parlato on trumpet, Russ Klein on piccolo sax, Bob Havens on trombone, Bob Ralston on piano and Richard Maloof on bass
17. MOONLIGHT AND ROSES - the orchestra
18. LETS START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT - Gail Farrell and Dick Dale with Cissy, Bobby, Arthur, Norma, Jimmy, Sally, Myron, Sandi, Tanya, Joe, Ralna, Guy, Charlotte, Mary Lou and Ken along with Johnny Zell on trumpet, Peanuts Hucko on clarinet and Bob Havens on trombone
During the show, I noticed the recurring theme other than New Year's Eve was the Tournament of Roses parade and the Rose Bowl.
Here's the Maestro talking with the reigning queen of the Rose Parade.
And during the parade number, we see that half the Music Makers waving Ohio State pennants and the other half Stanford pennants.
These were the two schools that were scheduled to play in that year's Rose Bowl.
And if you're a sports fan, Stanford won that game 27-17. The game's Most Valuable Player? It was quarterback Jim Plunkett who would go on to win two Super Bowls in a sixteen year career in the pros.
So until next time, keep a song in your heart and remember where the music comes out after it goes round and round.
A new calendar year brings forth new promises, new hopes and memories which is what the Musical Family demonstrates in this week's episode.
And here are some of the highlights!
Ken Delo is a sucker for a pretty face like Mary Lou....
Richard Maloof receives some shocking news.....
.....and the NCAA investigates more allegations against Ohio State.
NEW YEARS EVE - December 26, 1970
1. THIS COULD BE THE START OF SOMETHING BIG - Gail, Cissy, Mary Lou, Bobby, Joe, Arthur, Norma, Ralna, Sandi, Sally, Guy and Jimmy
2. MAY YOU ALWAYS - Tanya Falan
3. OH HOW MY HEART BEATS - Myron Floren on accordion with Richard Maloof on tuba and assisted by Gail Farrell and Mary Lou Metzger on coconuts
4. ROSES AND LOLLIPOPS - Ken Delo
5. THE EARLY DAYS OF THE DANCE/LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES - danced by Bobby Burgess and Cissy King
6. THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU - Guy Hovis and Ralna English
7. GAMES PEOPLE PLAY - Clay Hart with Buddy Merrill and Neil Levang on guitar and Richard Maloof on bass
8. I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT - Norma Zimmer
9. SWING OUT - Johnny Zell on trumpet, Peanuts Hucko on clarinet and Bob Havens on trombone
10. THE MUSIC GOES ROUND AND ROUND - Sandi Griffiths and Sally Flynn with Richard Maloof on tuba
11. YOUR EYES HAVE TOLD ME SO - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston on piano
12. CUMANA - Bob Ralston on piano
13. BEFORE THE PARADE PASSES BY - Sandi, Dick, Sally, Bobby, Ken, Tanya, Joe, Myron, Charlotte Harris, Curt Ramsey, Ralna, Guy, Gail, Cissy, Mary Lou and Arthur
14. EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES - danced by Arthur Duncan
15. BEAUTIFUL OHIO - Norma Zimmer and Jimmy Roberts
16. DOWN BY THE OHIO - Bob Lido and the Hotsy Totsy Boys featuring Jack Imel on drums, Charlie Parlato on trumpet, Russ Klein on piccolo sax, Bob Havens on trombone, Bob Ralston on piano and Richard Maloof on bass
17. MOONLIGHT AND ROSES - the orchestra
18. LETS START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT - Gail Farrell and Dick Dale with Cissy, Bobby, Arthur, Norma, Jimmy, Sally, Myron, Sandi, Tanya, Joe, Ralna, Guy, Charlotte, Mary Lou and Ken along with Johnny Zell on trumpet, Peanuts Hucko on clarinet and Bob Havens on trombone
During the show, I noticed the recurring theme other than New Year's Eve was the Tournament of Roses parade and the Rose Bowl.
Here's the Maestro talking with the reigning queen of the Rose Parade.
And during the parade number, we see that half the Music Makers waving Ohio State pennants and the other half Stanford pennants.
These were the two schools that were scheduled to play in that year's Rose Bowl.
And if you're a sports fan, Stanford won that game 27-17. The game's Most Valuable Player? It was quarterback Jim Plunkett who would go on to win two Super Bowls in a sixteen year career in the pros.
So until next time, keep a song in your heart and remember where the music comes out after it goes round and round.
Friday, December 16, 2011
A Welk Christmas from 1981
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