Our crack research team has uncovered some musical gems. Their own unique covers of today's hit pop songs the kids like!
See if you can recognize anyone of them.
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Showing posts with label Aldridge Sisters. Show all posts
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Champagne Covers #1
In all the years the Lawrence Welk Show has been on the air, the Musical Family have done covers of very popular hit songs of any genre.
Our crack research team has uncovered some musical gems. Their own unique covers of today's hit pop songs the kids like!
See if you can recognize anyone of them.
Our crack research team has uncovered some musical gems. Their own unique covers of today's hit pop songs the kids like!
See if you can recognize anyone of them.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Everybody's Talking
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Yes folks, Lawrence Welk is still the one for Portland
Diving into the treasure chest that is You Tube, I found this gem from 1980. It's a Lawrence Welk Show promo from KATU in Portland, Oregon.
You'll notice in the middle of the clip that Gail Farrell is singing in a number with the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins....
I hope PBS airs that episode when the new season begins in September!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
It comes right after you have that Prenuptial Feelin'
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
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.....
Monday, October 04, 2010
South Euclid Memories
Back in the day, in 2004....the stars came to Northeast Ohio
Sally Flynn, Sheila Aldridge, Gail Farrell, Tanya Falan and Cissy King grace the stage.
Here's Ken Delo with Clay Hart
Cissy has come between Sheila and Sherry Aldridge, in song that is....
Gail joins Michael Redman for a nice duet.
Joe Feeney is in the solo spotlight.
And here's the Aldridge Sisters, Tanya, Cissy and Clay.
The Champagne Music Makers, always and forever blowing bubbles.
Sally Flynn, Sheila Aldridge, Gail Farrell, Tanya Falan and Cissy King grace the stage.
Here's Ken Delo with Clay Hart
Cissy has come between Sheila and Sherry Aldridge, in song that is....
Gail joins Michael Redman for a nice duet.
Joe Feeney is in the solo spotlight.
And here's the Aldridge Sisters, Tanya, Cissy and Clay.
The Champagne Music Makers, always and forever blowing bubbles.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins....Unplugged
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The Champagne Five - Musical Family Cameos We Like To See
We all know that addition to their regular appearances on the Lawrence Welk Show, the Musical Family have appeared on other popular television programs and game shows.
Examples include Gail Farrell as a panelist on Match Game
...and who can forget Ken Delo appearing with Lucille Ball on Here's Lucy?
Picture courtesy of Ken Delo.com
And of course there's Tanya on General Hospital, Arthur Duncan on Diagnosis Murder, Lawrence Welk on the Jack Benny Program and so forth.
On this latest version of the Champagne Five, I present my top five television programs in which I would love to see tailor made for any of the Champagne Music Makers to do a cameo appearance, guest starring role or celebrity contestant in....
So with AFTRA's blessing, here's the list.
1. THE $10,000/$20,000/$25,000 PYRAMID - Have Ken Delo and Mary Lou Metzger as the celebrity contestants for the week
2. THE DUKES OF HAZZARD - Fans of the show remember Boss Hogg's Celebrity Speed Traps, usually the celebrities are well known country singers. Ava Barber could be latest to sing at the Boar's Nest in order to have her traffic citation forgiven.
3. THREE'S COMPANY - Sheila and Sherry Aldridge could both star as Jack, Janet and Chrissy's newest next door neighbors.
4. SANFORD AND SON - Tom Netherton and Arthur Duncan both appear as performers at a nightclub where Fred, Bubba and Grady are patrons.
5. THE ROCKFORD FILES - Gail Farrell could guest star as one of Jim Rockford's latest clients.
The possibilities are endless, so don't be surprised if a second version of this particular Champagne Five appears in the near future.
Now where's is this week's TV Guide? I gotta find out who's on what this week.
Examples include Gail Farrell as a panelist on Match Game
...and who can forget Ken Delo appearing with Lucille Ball on Here's Lucy?
Picture courtesy of Ken Delo.com
And of course there's Tanya on General Hospital, Arthur Duncan on Diagnosis Murder, Lawrence Welk on the Jack Benny Program and so forth.
On this latest version of the Champagne Five, I present my top five television programs in which I would love to see tailor made for any of the Champagne Music Makers to do a cameo appearance, guest starring role or celebrity contestant in....
So with AFTRA's blessing, here's the list.
1. THE $10,000/$20,000/$25,000 PYRAMID - Have Ken Delo and Mary Lou Metzger as the celebrity contestants for the week
2. THE DUKES OF HAZZARD - Fans of the show remember Boss Hogg's Celebrity Speed Traps, usually the celebrities are well known country singers. Ava Barber could be latest to sing at the Boar's Nest in order to have her traffic citation forgiven.
3. THREE'S COMPANY - Sheila and Sherry Aldridge could both star as Jack, Janet and Chrissy's newest next door neighbors.
4. SANFORD AND SON - Tom Netherton and Arthur Duncan both appear as performers at a nightclub where Fred, Bubba and Grady are patrons.
5. THE ROCKFORD FILES - Gail Farrell could guest star as one of Jim Rockford's latest clients.
The possibilities are endless, so don't be surprised if a second version of this particular Champagne Five appears in the near future.
Now where's is this week's TV Guide? I gotta find out who's on what this week.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Al Capp would be proud
Friday, May 21, 2010
Caption This!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Those Great Entertainers
This week, the Champagne Music Makers salute the icons of entertainment that made America great!
Highlights include Mary Lou singing her love letter to the Came With The Frame family picture....
Bob Ralston combining Yoga with playing the piano....
.....and Neil Levang plays the guitar while Jack Imel just sits there.
And speaking of Mary Lou, she's also your host this week.
GREAT ENTERTAINERS - October 10, 1981
1. SWANEE - lead vocal by Ken Delo with Joe (Feeney), Ron, Tom, Sheila, Gail, Kathie, Anacani, Jimmy (Roberts), Michael, Mary Lou, Sherry and Jim
2. WHEN I'm SIXTY FOUR - Guy Hovis and Ralna English
3. MARIA - the orchestra
4. GLOW WORM - Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson and Michael Redman
5. DANCE OF THE COMEDIANS - Myron Floren on the accordion
6. PRECIOUS MEMORIES - Tom Netheron with Sheila, Anacani, Kathie, Sherry, Gail and Mary Lou
7. LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - sung and danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
8. DEAR MR. GABLE - Mary Lou Metzger
9. RHAPSODY IN BLUE - orchestra conducted by George Cates featuring Henry Cuesta at clarinet, Bob Ralston and Bob Smale at piano with girls and men's chorus
10. SOPHISTICATED LADY - the orchestra featuring the saxophone section
11. I STILL GET THAT HONEYMOON FEELING - Sheila and Sherry Aldridge with Ken Delo and Michael Redman
12. CUANDO - Anacani
13. YOU'RE JUST IN LOVE - Dick Dale and Kathie Sullivan
14. A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO LIBERACE - Bob Ralston at the piano
15. MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY - Jim Turner and Ava Barber
16. STORMY WEATHER - Ralna English
17. I'M A YANKEE DOODLE DANDY/YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG - Sheila, Ken, Mary Lou, Anacani, Michael, Sherry, Kathie, Jimmy, Tom, Ron, Gail with dancing by Jack Imel, Arthur Duncan and Bobby Burgess
The Otwell Twins, David and Roger, did not appear in this program which meant we got to hear the Aldridge Sisters perform as a duo with "I Still Get That Honeymoon Feeling".
I must say that Sheila and Sherry did a great job with their treatment of Roy Clark's hit song.
We also heard Ralna English in the solo spot with "Stormy Weather" as a nice tribute to Lena Horne who sadly passed away this week at the age of 92. If there was anyone that would be considered as Lena's equal for talent, vocal and stage presence, Ralna would fit the bill.
Right now, I'm still trying to remember what the name of the Liberace tune that Bob Ralston played so for now in the song listings, I referred to it as "A Musical Tribute to Liberace" which Bob did an incredible job.
You must see it for yourself, words alone could not describe his performance.
So until next week, keep a song in your heart and if you're in a pickle, let's face the music and dance!
Highlights include Mary Lou singing her love letter to the Came With The Frame family picture....
Bob Ralston combining Yoga with playing the piano....
.....and Neil Levang plays the guitar while Jack Imel just sits there.
And speaking of Mary Lou, she's also your host this week.
GREAT ENTERTAINERS - October 10, 1981
1. SWANEE - lead vocal by Ken Delo with Joe (Feeney), Ron, Tom, Sheila, Gail, Kathie, Anacani, Jimmy (Roberts), Michael, Mary Lou, Sherry and Jim
2. WHEN I'm SIXTY FOUR - Guy Hovis and Ralna English
3. MARIA - the orchestra
4. GLOW WORM - Gail Farrell, Ron Anderson and Michael Redman
5. DANCE OF THE COMEDIANS - Myron Floren on the accordion
6. PRECIOUS MEMORIES - Tom Netheron with Sheila, Anacani, Kathie, Sherry, Gail and Mary Lou
7. LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - sung and danced by Bobby Burgess and Elaine Balden
8. DEAR MR. GABLE - Mary Lou Metzger
9. RHAPSODY IN BLUE - orchestra conducted by George Cates featuring Henry Cuesta at clarinet, Bob Ralston and Bob Smale at piano with girls and men's chorus
10. SOPHISTICATED LADY - the orchestra featuring the saxophone section
11. I STILL GET THAT HONEYMOON FEELING - Sheila and Sherry Aldridge with Ken Delo and Michael Redman
12. CUANDO - Anacani
13. YOU'RE JUST IN LOVE - Dick Dale and Kathie Sullivan
14. A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO LIBERACE - Bob Ralston at the piano
15. MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY - Jim Turner and Ava Barber
16. STORMY WEATHER - Ralna English
17. I'M A YANKEE DOODLE DANDY/YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG - Sheila, Ken, Mary Lou, Anacani, Michael, Sherry, Kathie, Jimmy, Tom, Ron, Gail with dancing by Jack Imel, Arthur Duncan and Bobby Burgess
The Otwell Twins, David and Roger, did not appear in this program which meant we got to hear the Aldridge Sisters perform as a duo with "I Still Get That Honeymoon Feeling".
I must say that Sheila and Sherry did a great job with their treatment of Roy Clark's hit song.
We also heard Ralna English in the solo spot with "Stormy Weather" as a nice tribute to Lena Horne who sadly passed away this week at the age of 92. If there was anyone that would be considered as Lena's equal for talent, vocal and stage presence, Ralna would fit the bill.
Right now, I'm still trying to remember what the name of the Liberace tune that Bob Ralston played so for now in the song listings, I referred to it as "A Musical Tribute to Liberace" which Bob did an incredible job.
You must see it for yourself, words alone could not describe his performance.
So until next week, keep a song in your heart and if you're in a pickle, let's face the music and dance!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Champagne covers of Beatles songs - She Loves You
Who doesn't like a good Beatles song? Can't think of anyone....
The Fab Four of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr gave us some great million sellers, but they also sound just as great as sung by the Maestro's Champagne Music Makers!
Here's our Fab Four, the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins with their version of "She Loves You" from last Saturday's episode.
The Fab Four of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr gave us some great million sellers, but they also sound just as great as sung by the Maestro's Champagne Music Makers!
Here's our Fab Four, the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins with their version of "She Loves You" from last Saturday's episode.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins at Bear Creek, now online!
Hey, hey....the gang's all here!
Just go to THURSDAY AT BEAR CREEK and spend the day with Sheila, Sherry, David and Roger in pictures!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Bear Creek Farms with the Aldridge Sisters and Otwell Twins
Now that I have a whole day to return to normalcy....I can now give you details of my Thursday at Bear Creek Farms.
I wonder if this guy ever auditioned for the Maestro?
These are some sweet vintage wheels.....
....and yes, Indiana also makes fine wines, and not just know for auto racing, basketball and the Colts
Sheila and Sherry Aldridge
I went to see the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins perform.
Here's a few interesting shots I took at Bear Creek....
I saw both the 2:00 and 7:30 shows, they did a great job as always singing and entertaining the crowd. The Aldridge Sisters (Sherry and Sheila) began with "It Takes Two", followed by "Angel" dedicated to their sister Sue who passed away less than a year ago, excited the fans with "Dancing Queen" and very soulful and melancholic with "Blue Bayou".
Next up were the Otwell Twins (Roger and David), they sang about their Martin Guitars, saluted John Denver with "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and performed some of their own material like "How Do You Say Goodbye" just to name a few.
Later, the fellas were joined by the girls....and really brought back memories when they sang numbers like "Knee Deep In Loving You", "Oh Shenandoah", "Never Ending Song Of Love", "California Dreamin" and of course the Welk Show's Adios closing song!
The whole day was great, especially the meet and greet aftershows....it was like catching up with old friends.
David and Roger Otwell
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