And now....the results of my poll

What did you like the most about "Welk Stars, Through The Years?"

Out of 41 votes cast.....63% (26 votes) loved the pictures, musical numbers and mini bios of the Champagne Music Makers!

21% (9 votes) loved Mary Lou Metzger hosting....

And the rest.....7% (3 votes) liked the interviews, 4% (2 votes) dug the pledge breaks and 2% (1 vote) enjoyed the fact the show was broadcast in HD.

I'll be taking a hiatus on polls for a while, I need new ideas for questions.

Thanks for voting, and keep a song in your heart.

And now....the results of my poll

Poll results and then some

The polls have closed here on Welk Musical Family, and here are the results....

Out of 45 total votes, your most favorite talent demonstrated by Jo Ann Castle on the Welk Show is......

.....those ragtime piano solos at a whopping 73% (33 total votes).

Followed by her accordion duets with Myron Floren at 13% (six votes)

Rounding out the rest is her novelty numbers at 11% (5 votes) and dancing with the fellas at 2% (1 vote).

Tonight is when my PBS affliate airs the new Welk pledge special titled "Welk Stars - Through The Years". Thank goodness I'll be taping it because I won't be able to watch it until at least Sunday evening (work, work, work!)

I'm looking forward to seeing it myself, and adding my two cents.

After you watch it, don't forget to vote in my latest new poll!

Poll results and then some

Latest poll results

Here's the results from the Battle Royale of the Champagne Guitar Heroes

Out of 49 total votes.....

Clay Hart came out on top with 57% of the ballot (28 votes)

followed by Neil Levang at 20% (10 votes).....

Rounding out the rest is Buddy Merrill with 18% (9 votes).....

.....and Jim Turner at 4% (2 votes)

And we have a new poll up, don't forget to vote!

Latest poll results

Christmas Poll Results

Concerning what was your favorite part of the Welk Christmas Shows....here's the results.

Out of 30 total ballots, we have a tie at the top!

Between meeting the families of the Music Makers.....

....and those Christmas musical numbers, each with 33% of the vote (10 votes a piece).

Third place is the musical family kids performing at 23% (seven votes)....

Rounding out the rest is Lawrence singing "Jingle Bells" with two votes (6%)...

....and Santa Claus passing out the gifts with just one vote (3%).

And on that note, Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!

Christmas Poll Results

And the winner is......

The voting is now closed from my latest poll....the Battle Royal of Welk's Country Gals, here are the results.

Coming in first with 68% of the vote (53 votes in all) is Ava Barber!

And right behind in second with 31% (24 votes) is Lynn Anderson!

Hope you're all having a nice Memorial Day weekend so far....be sure to pay tribute to those who gave their all fefending ou country, and that is most important.
Also, you can start voting on my newest Welk Poll to your right.....it's the American Way!

And the winner is......

And now, the results of my latest poll

It's Election Day in America....well here on my blog that is,

The polls has now officially closed on this blog's ballot issue and here are the results....

"Which Popular Song That Was Covered By The Music Makers You Like The Best?"

1. The 5th Dimension's "Up Up And Away" by the Lennon Sisters polled 16 votes (32%) are declared the winner!

2. ABBA's "Fernando" by Anacani polled 13 votes (26%)

3. Brewer & Shipley's "One Toke Over The Line" by Gail Farrell and Dick Dale polled 9 votes (18%)

4. Grease's "You're The One That I Want" by the Aldridge Sisters & Otwell Twins polled 7 votes (14%)

5. Steve Wonder's "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" by Guy & Ralna polled 5 votes (10%)

So, congratulations to Dee Dee, Peggy, Kathy and Janet! Their cover was without a doubt, a winner with all of America!

Don't forget to take the time to vote on my newest poll question to your right, this one asks "Who Is Your Favorite Country Gal?"

As for me, I'll be up in Detroit today shopping for vintage vinyl records!

And now, the results of my latest poll