This gem from You Tube has the Maestro's favorite Mexican girl with the trio known as Los Panchos on Latin TV circa 1975 with the song Nosotros.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Anacani with Los Panchos
Here's a rare treat for all you Anacani fans!
This gem from You Tube has the Maestro's favorite Mexican girl with the trio known as Los Panchos on Latin TV circa 1975 with the song Nosotros.
This gem from You Tube has the Maestro's favorite Mexican girl with the trio known as Los Panchos on Latin TV circa 1975 with the song Nosotros.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Call Me
Back in the day before cell phones, smart phones, Bluetooth, Blackberry and all that high tech stuff, Americans used old fashioned landlines to make phone calls.
And to help them is the operator, many of whom are attractive young girls who can sing!
Like Tanya here....
While were on that subject, here's our lovely singing operator from Ma Bell with her cover of Chris Montez's hit song "Call Me".
And to help them is the operator, many of whom are attractive young girls who can sing!
Like Tanya here....
While were on that subject, here's our lovely singing operator from Ma Bell with her cover of Chris Montez's hit song "Call Me".
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The Champagne Five - Musical Family covers of Lynyrd Skynyrd
Freebird!
Now is the time for a new version of the Champagne Five, one in which the South is gonna rise again.
This edition will combine Lawrence Welk and the legendary Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
And out of this, we bring you my choice of the top five Skynyrd songs I like to see covered by the Champagne Music Makers.
Sweet Home Alabama indeed.....
1. SWEET HOME ALABAMA - Sheila & Sherry Aldridge with Roger & David Otwell
2. WHAT'S YOUR NAME - Guy Hovis & Ralna English
3. FREEBIRD - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the Thomas organ
4. THE BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW - Ken Delo
5. MADE IN THE SHADE - Tanya Falan
Now is the time for a new version of the Champagne Five, one in which the South is gonna rise again.
This edition will combine Lawrence Welk and the legendary Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
And out of this, we bring you my choice of the top five Skynyrd songs I like to see covered by the Champagne Music Makers.
Sweet Home Alabama indeed.....
1. SWEET HOME ALABAMA - Sheila & Sherry Aldridge with Roger & David Otwell
2. WHAT'S YOUR NAME - Guy Hovis & Ralna English
3. FREEBIRD - Joe Feeney with Bob Ralston at the Thomas organ
4. THE BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW - Ken Delo
5. MADE IN THE SHADE - Tanya Falan
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Some Thursday rumblings
Yeah I know, it's been a while since I lasted posted here, it's not easy trying to find new and fresh Welk related material.
That aside, here's some things I like to get off my chest.
I'm excited about the new season on PBS, it's very cool that the first episode of the season is the original premiere episode from July 2, 1955. Should be a real treat seeing some of your old favorites making their national television debut.
I also been hearing horror stories that many PBS affiliates have dropped the Welk show from their schedule due to cuts in the budget, like what has happened in Florida.
Because the Sunshine State's governor, Rick Scott, decided to veto $4.8 million to fund public broadcasting, Orlando's PBS affiliate WMFE is no more, selling the station to a religious broadcaster.
The good news is that WUCF is now the new PBS affiliate for the market. The bad news is, at least for now, they are not carrying the Lawrence Welk Show like WMFE did.
There's two things we all should learn from this.....
One. Rick Scott is a flippin' idiot and he'll suffer a painful defeat when he runs for re-election. (Hell has no fury than a Welk fan scorned)
Two. The importance of public television cannot be taken for granted.
Support your public broadcaster, whether they carry the Welk Show or not, it's one of the great cultural and educational treasures that our country has to offer.
That aside, here's some things I like to get off my chest.
I'm excited about the new season on PBS, it's very cool that the first episode of the season is the original premiere episode from July 2, 1955. Should be a real treat seeing some of your old favorites making their national television debut.
I also been hearing horror stories that many PBS affiliates have dropped the Welk show from their schedule due to cuts in the budget, like what has happened in Florida.
Because the Sunshine State's governor, Rick Scott, decided to veto $4.8 million to fund public broadcasting, Orlando's PBS affiliate WMFE is no more, selling the station to a religious broadcaster.
The good news is that WUCF is now the new PBS affiliate for the market. The bad news is, at least for now, they are not carrying the Lawrence Welk Show like WMFE did.
There's two things we all should learn from this.....
One. Rick Scott is a flippin' idiot and he'll suffer a painful defeat when he runs for re-election. (Hell has no fury than a Welk fan scorned)
Two. The importance of public television cannot be taken for granted.
Support your public broadcaster, whether they carry the Welk Show or not, it's one of the great cultural and educational treasures that our country has to offer.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
All The Things You Are
Monday, August 01, 2011
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Welk fashion of the 70s
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
A Champagne Medley from '63
From this 1963 black & white episode, here's the boys in the band with a medley of songs done in Champagne Style starting with Swinging Down the Lane, followed by Linger Awhile and finishes up with Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree.
And watch out for featured performances by Bill Page, Kenny Trimble, Bob Ralston, Dick Cathcart and Don Bonnee!
And watch out for featured performances by Bill Page, Kenny Trimble, Bob Ralston, Dick Cathcart and Don Bonnee!
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
In a Penny Arcade
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Get your message on with the new Message Boards
I've been making some changes here on the webpage lately.
I decided to close down the Trading Post. Lets just say that I was able to accomplish my intended goals with that particular section.
However, not all the news is subtraction. I added a new feature to replace the Trading Post.
There's a new forum in town for debate, Welk Musical Family finally has it's own Message Board!
So come on and join, bring your friends, family, strangers and even your own worst enemy to start to discussion on all things Welk!
Here's the link: WELK MUSICAL FAMILY MESSAGE BOARDS
I decided to close down the Trading Post. Lets just say that I was able to accomplish my intended goals with that particular section.
However, not all the news is subtraction. I added a new feature to replace the Trading Post.
There's a new forum in town for debate, Welk Musical Family finally has it's own Message Board!
So come on and join, bring your friends, family, strangers and even your own worst enemy to start to discussion on all things Welk!
Here's the link: WELK MUSICAL FAMILY MESSAGE BOARDS
Friday, July 15, 2011
The 2011-12 Welk season show schedule has arrived!
Finally, after another season of repeats.....not only there will be Welk in 2011-12 but new episodes as well!
Here is the rundown from our friends at OETA, and I like the rest of you guys, I'm looking forward to the new season.
The new episodes are in all caps, repeats are not.
9-3-2011: LAWRENCE WELK'S PREMIERE SHOW
9-10-11: SONGS FROM THE MOVIES
9-17-11: DOWN ON THE FARM
9-24-11: Salute to the Swing Bands
10-1-11: Salute to the USA
10-8-11: SALUTE TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
10-15-11: County Fair
10-22-11: Tribute to Disney
10-29-11: Halloween Party
11-5-11: YOU'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG
11-12-11: TRIBUTE TO FRED ASTAIRE
11-19-11: THANKSGIVING
11-26-11: Tribute to Vincent Youmans
12-3-11: Highways and Byways
12-10-11: Do You Remember?
12-17-11: Songs of the 70's
12-24-11: CHRISTMAS
12-31-11: NEW YEAR'S SHOW
1-7-2012: Movie Songwriters with Henry Mancini
1-14-12: TOP SONGS FROM BROADWAY MUSICALS
1-21-12: 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
1-28-12: MEMORIES OF NAT KING COLE
2-4-12: THE ITALIAN SHOW
2-11-12: Love Songs
2-18-12: MARDI GRAS
2-25-12: SALUTE TO NEW YORK CITY
3-3-12: Big Bands
3-10-12: Grammy Award Songs
3-17-12: Keep a Song In Your Heart
3-24-12: THE IRISH SHOW
3-31-12: THE NORMA ZIMMER SHOW
4-7-12: EASTER
4-14-12: APRIL SHOWERS
4-21-12: 25th Anniversary Show
4-28-12: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF L.A.
5-5-12: Great Entertainers
5-12-12: MOTHERS DAY SHOW
5-19-12: SALUTE TO COLE PORTER
5-26-12: There's Something About a Hometown Band
6-2-12: Childhood Memories
6-9-12: Famous Resorts
6-16-12: MY BLUE HEAVEN
6-23-12: SALUTE TO HARRY WARREN
7-7-12: AMERICA ON THE MOVE
7-14-12: Strike Up The Band
7-21-12: THE GREAT GEORGE GERSHWIN
7-28-12: From Polkas to Classics
8-4-12: Salute to Jerome Kern
8-11-12: SMALL TOWN U.S.A
8-25-12: Rhythm is Our Business
I'll keep you all posted on any updates to the schedule
Here is the rundown from our friends at OETA, and I like the rest of you guys, I'm looking forward to the new season.
The new episodes are in all caps, repeats are not.
9-3-2011: LAWRENCE WELK'S PREMIERE SHOW
9-10-11: SONGS FROM THE MOVIES
9-17-11: DOWN ON THE FARM
9-24-11: Salute to the Swing Bands
10-1-11: Salute to the USA
10-8-11: SALUTE TO OUR SENIOR CITIZENS
10-15-11: County Fair
10-22-11: Tribute to Disney
10-29-11: Halloween Party
11-5-11: YOU'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG
11-12-11: TRIBUTE TO FRED ASTAIRE
11-19-11: THANKSGIVING
11-26-11: Tribute to Vincent Youmans
12-3-11: Highways and Byways
12-10-11: Do You Remember?
12-17-11: Songs of the 70's
12-24-11: CHRISTMAS
12-31-11: NEW YEAR'S SHOW
1-7-2012: Movie Songwriters with Henry Mancini
1-14-12: TOP SONGS FROM BROADWAY MUSICALS
1-21-12: 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC
1-28-12: MEMORIES OF NAT KING COLE
2-4-12: THE ITALIAN SHOW
2-11-12: Love Songs
2-18-12: MARDI GRAS
2-25-12: SALUTE TO NEW YORK CITY
3-3-12: Big Bands
3-10-12: Grammy Award Songs
3-17-12: Keep a Song In Your Heart
3-24-12: THE IRISH SHOW
3-31-12: THE NORMA ZIMMER SHOW
4-7-12: EASTER
4-14-12: APRIL SHOWERS
4-21-12: 25th Anniversary Show
4-28-12: SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF L.A.
5-5-12: Great Entertainers
5-12-12: MOTHERS DAY SHOW
5-19-12: SALUTE TO COLE PORTER
5-26-12: There's Something About a Hometown Band
6-2-12: Childhood Memories
6-9-12: Famous Resorts
6-16-12: MY BLUE HEAVEN
6-23-12: SALUTE TO HARRY WARREN
7-7-12: AMERICA ON THE MOVE
7-14-12: Strike Up The Band
7-21-12: THE GREAT GEORGE GERSHWIN
7-28-12: From Polkas to Classics
8-4-12: Salute to Jerome Kern
8-11-12: SMALL TOWN U.S.A
8-25-12: Rhythm is Our Business
I'll keep you all posted on any updates to the schedule
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Everybody's Talking
Saturday, July 09, 2011
Live from Hawaii, it's Caption This!
Thursday, July 07, 2011
Accordion Polka
Saturday, July 02, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Have you ever met a real live girl?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Frank Scott Plays Harpsichord
As plenty of us Welk fans know, Frank Scott was a multi-talented keyboardist and arranger for the Lawrence Welk Orchestra from 1956 to 1969.
The native son of Fargo, North Dakota was a natural playing the piano, harpsichord and the Vox.
Perhaps the greatest example of his work came from his 1962 Dot Records album Frank Scott Plays Harpsichord
Each and every of the tracks is a instrumental gem, like Boogie Woogie, Yankee Doodle Rag and Woodchopper's Ball just to name a few. You can find the album at a vintage record shop near you or search on ebay or any fine reputable online auction site.
In the meantime, here's two of the tracks from the album you can have a sample with.
CARMEN'S BOOGIE
The native son of Fargo, North Dakota was a natural playing the piano, harpsichord and the Vox.
Perhaps the greatest example of his work came from his 1962 Dot Records album Frank Scott Plays Harpsichord
Each and every of the tracks is a instrumental gem, like Boogie Woogie, Yankee Doodle Rag and Woodchopper's Ball just to name a few. You can find the album at a vintage record shop near you or search on ebay or any fine reputable online auction site.
In the meantime, here's two of the tracks from the album you can have a sample with.
CARMEN'S BOOGIE
KITTEN ON THE KEYS
Friday, June 24, 2011
Things go better with Skokiaan
From 1968, here's the boys in the band with their rendition of the instrumental piece known to music lovers everywhere as just one word.
Skokiaan.
Your featured musicians are Frank Scott at the Vox, Neil Levang on guitar, Richard Maloof on bass guitar, Bob Davis and Dave Edwards on clarinet, Johnny Klein on drums and Jack Imel at the marimba.
Skokiaan.
Your featured musicians are Frank Scott at the Vox, Neil Levang on guitar, Richard Maloof on bass guitar, Bob Davis and Dave Edwards on clarinet, Johnny Klein on drums and Jack Imel at the marimba.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Champagne Satellite Survey - April 19, 1969
I was thinking of doing something different to put on my blog, to keep it fresh.
One day, and idea came to me when I listened to repeats of Casey Kasem's AT40 countdown show and I thought, I wonder what episode of the Lawrence Welk Show aired during the week of the featured countdown?
So tonight, I decided to choose a particular episode of a Welk show and also show who was on Billboard magazine's Top 40 list that same week.
It's kinda a neat trip down musical nostalgia, maybe it might bring back memories for you guys!
So my grand experiment begins with a random episode, April Showers which first aired April 19, 1969 on the ABC network
And here's the Top 40 most popular records on that same Saturday, beginning at #40 and counting down to #1....
40. ARBORS - The Letter
39. PEPPERMINT RAINBOW - Will You Be Staying After Sunday
38. BETTYE SWANN - Don't Touch Me
37. THE BEE GEES - First of May
36. SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET - Mendocino
35. ELVIS PRESLEY - Memories
34. TYRONE DAVIS - Is That Something You Got
33. FRANK SINATRA - My Way
32. THE BEACH BOYS - I Can Hear Music
31. CLARENCE CARTER - Snatching It Back
30. JAMES BROWN - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing
29. THREE DOG NIGHT - Try A Little Tenderness
28. 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY - Indian Giver
27. BUBBLE PUPPY - Hot Smoke & Sasafrass
26. NEIL DIAMOND - Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
25. DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES & THE TEMPATIONS - I'll Try Something New
24. BOOKER T & THE MGs - Time is Tight
23. DAVID RUFFIN - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
22. DIONNE WARWICK - This Girl's In Love With You
21. JOE SIMON - The Chokin' Kind
20. SIMON & GARFUNKEL - The Boxer
19. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Proud Mary
18. PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS - Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon
17. THE VENTURES - Hawaii 5-0
16. CLASSICS IV - Traces
15. GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP - Don't Give In To Him
14. CRAZY ELEPHANT - Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin'
13. WATTS 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND - Do Your Thing
12. TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS - Sweet Cherry Wine
11. THE TEMPTATIONS - Runaway Child Running Wild
10. STEPPENWOLF - Rock Me
9. ZOMBIES - Time of the Season
8. EDWIN STARR - 25 Miles
7. THE COWSILLS - Hair
6. GLEN CAMPBELL - Galveston
5. TOMMY ROE - Dizzy
4. JERRY BUTLER - Only The Strong Survive
3. ISLEY BROTHERS - It's Your Thing
2. BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS - You've Made Me So Very Happy
1. THE 5TH DIMENSION - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In
One day, and idea came to me when I listened to repeats of Casey Kasem's AT40 countdown show and I thought, I wonder what episode of the Lawrence Welk Show aired during the week of the featured countdown?
So tonight, I decided to choose a particular episode of a Welk show and also show who was on Billboard magazine's Top 40 list that same week.
It's kinda a neat trip down musical nostalgia, maybe it might bring back memories for you guys!
So my grand experiment begins with a random episode, April Showers which first aired April 19, 1969 on the ABC network
And here's the Top 40 most popular records on that same Saturday, beginning at #40 and counting down to #1....
40. ARBORS - The Letter
39. PEPPERMINT RAINBOW - Will You Be Staying After Sunday
38. BETTYE SWANN - Don't Touch Me
37. THE BEE GEES - First of May
36. SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET - Mendocino
35. ELVIS PRESLEY - Memories
34. TYRONE DAVIS - Is That Something You Got
33. FRANK SINATRA - My Way
32. THE BEACH BOYS - I Can Hear Music
31. CLARENCE CARTER - Snatching It Back
30. JAMES BROWN - I Don't Want Nobody To Give Me Nothing
29. THREE DOG NIGHT - Try A Little Tenderness
28. 1910 FRUITGUM COMPANY - Indian Giver
27. BUBBLE PUPPY - Hot Smoke & Sasafrass
26. NEIL DIAMOND - Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
25. DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES & THE TEMPATIONS - I'll Try Something New
24. BOOKER T & THE MGs - Time is Tight
23. DAVID RUFFIN - My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)
22. DIONNE WARWICK - This Girl's In Love With You
21. JOE SIMON - The Chokin' Kind
20. SIMON & GARFUNKEL - The Boxer
19. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL - Proud Mary
18. PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS - Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon
17. THE VENTURES - Hawaii 5-0
16. CLASSICS IV - Traces
15. GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP - Don't Give In To Him
14. CRAZY ELEPHANT - Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin'
13. WATTS 103RD STREET RHYTHM BAND - Do Your Thing
12. TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS - Sweet Cherry Wine
11. THE TEMPTATIONS - Runaway Child Running Wild
10. STEPPENWOLF - Rock Me
9. ZOMBIES - Time of the Season
8. EDWIN STARR - 25 Miles
7. THE COWSILLS - Hair
6. GLEN CAMPBELL - Galveston
5. TOMMY ROE - Dizzy
4. JERRY BUTLER - Only The Strong Survive
3. ISLEY BROTHERS - It's Your Thing
2. BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS - You've Made Me So Very Happy
1. THE 5TH DIMENSION - Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In
Sunday, June 19, 2011
What to wear when going on vacation
You have to dress accordingly, which depends on the place you're visiting....
For a trip to Niagara Falls, stay dry like Guy in a raincoat.
If you're heading down Acapulco way, dress like you're going to dance the Cha Cha....
But if you're going to the beach, and you want to avoid sunburn at all costs, this will do.
And finally, what goes better with the islands of Hawaii than those bold and colorful Hawaiian Shirts.
They're having a great time, wish you were here!
For a trip to Niagara Falls, stay dry like Guy in a raincoat.
If you're heading down Acapulco way, dress like you're going to dance the Cha Cha....
But if you're going to the beach, and you want to avoid sunburn at all costs, this will do.
And finally, what goes better with the islands of Hawaii than those bold and colorful Hawaiian Shirts.
They're having a great time, wish you were here!
Friday, June 17, 2011
The Lennon Sisters help out Joplin
You may have heard about last month's devastating tornadoes that struck Joplin, Missouri.
The Lennon Sisters, just one of the many stars of nearby Branson will be taking part in a live benefit concert and telethon titled the Branson Cares Benefit.
It will air nationwide on the RFD Network on Sunday, June 26th from 7-10pm Central Time.
For more information on the stars taking part, and how you can help, visit OZARKS FIRST: BRANSON CARES BENEFIT
The Lennon Sisters, just one of the many stars of nearby Branson will be taking part in a live benefit concert and telethon titled the Branson Cares Benefit.
It will air nationwide on the RFD Network on Sunday, June 26th from 7-10pm Central Time.
For more information on the stars taking part, and how you can help, visit OZARKS FIRST: BRANSON CARES BENEFIT
Sunday, June 12, 2011
It's all happening at the County Fair
This week's show, if you were able to get it, was the Carnival episode from 1981.
Let's see what is going on over at the midway....
"Sitting down on the job again? That will be TWO custard pies to the face!"
And the competitors take the customary bow of respect before tonight's match.....
"Ouch! That really hurts Gail!"
"And now let's groove on down the Soul Train Line to see what's jivin...."
Let's see what is going on over at the midway....
"Sitting down on the job again? That will be TWO custard pies to the face!"
And the competitors take the customary bow of respect before tonight's match.....
"Ouch! That really hurts Gail!"
"And now let's groove on down the Soul Train Line to see what's jivin...."
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