A new stage in my life...................

[Scarlett123]

I'm so pleased I booked. You've all convinced me I've done the right thing.

Mind you I didn't know it was a weepie. I cry over Coronation Street. Dhiren and Paul used to nudge each other and raise their eyebrows. 'She's at it again.' How on earth will I be , sitting by myself with tears falling into my tissues.

There are some funny bits in it too, and I have been to see it with friends who haven't cried at all. I think I first saw it about 30 years ago! I've seen all the Nolan Sisters play the part of Mrs Johnstone, the Mum, and I've got an idea I saw Petula Clark too.

LadyA, John and I were in an amateur production of "Carousel" about 50 years ago. Our favourite song, which you never hear, except in the show, was "This was a Real Nice Clambake"!

This has one of the most often-sung tunes at the end, "You'll Never Walk Alone", and I was lucky enough to see Lesley Garrett in a production in London, about 10 years ago. Boy, what a set of pipes she has! I hope you get to see many more shows. Shame we've got an ocean between us, else we could go together.

 

[Scarlett123]

Blood Brothers is a wonderful show, not as well-known as it should be especially the final song 'Tell me it's not true'. I hope you have a fantastic time.

That's the one that gets me! xxx

 

[Soobee]

I've seen it twice, both times on my own. I was so impressed the first time I went, I bought the soundtrack but I haven't really listened to it since.

It made me laugh, cry, jump and think.

 

[nellbelles]

I wish I could have done that last Thursday, my cousin's daughter was in the Rocky Horror Show shown live at cinemas last Thursday would have loved to seen her.

She is the tap dancer..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=fb&v=HRuREONuTzk

 

[Grannie G]

Gosh Helen. You should have gone.

 

[garnuft]

You won't be alone, Sylvia. x


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[Grannie G]

You won't be alone, Sylvia. x


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x

 

[starryuk]

Sylvia: 'Respect' ... as they say these days. You are amazing with your 'can do' attitude. I am sure you will enjoy the show. You lead, we will follow!

Nellbelles, I went to the live filming of the Rocky Horror show last week. It was hilarious. We all thought the tap dancer was particularly brilliant throughout her performance. She was Columbia, wasn't she?

 

[Grannie G]

Thank you Starry.

 

[Scarlett123]

Whilst you're weeping, or not, over Blood Brothers, I shall be doing the same at our local theatre, where they have a matinee of Crooners - a selection of the songs made famous by such names as Johnie Ray, Dickie Valentine, Matt Monro etc. I saw it was on this Saturday, with a matinee, so have booked my ticket.

I have decided to throw caution to the winds, and have a coffee there, before it starts, too!

 

[Grannie G]

I wish I could come with you Scarlett Johnny Ray was my pop idol. I have a CD of his even now and saw the film ' No business like show business ' over and over again. I also loved Dickie Valentine and Matt Munro but not as much as Johnny Ray. Poor man, he died an alcoholic because he was gay and in those days no one could admit it.

I do hope you have a wonderful time.

 

[Saffie]

I loved Johnny Ray, preferred David Whitfield to Dickie Valentine and used to argue with my sister who liked the latter.
Matt Munroe - oh dear, I think I'd need the tissues there.

Hope you enjoy it Scarlett.

 

[Grannie G]

I have a David Whitfield CD too.

 

[Saffie]

I have a David Whitfield CD too

I know Sylvia, so have I!
it was you saying you had one on another thread that made me aware I could get one!

 

[jaymor]

I loved Johnny Ray, preferred David Whitfield to Dickie Valentine and used to argue with my sister who liked the latter.
Matt Munroe - oh dear, I think I'd need the tissues there.

Hope you enjoy it Scarlett.

I have a Dickie Valentine long playing record, nothing to play it on but who cares

 

[Izzy]

Dickie who???

Only joking!!!!

 

[Grannie G]

They don`t make them like this any more.

[ please don`t anyone say Thank Goodness ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEaEkJbpab8

 

[jaymor]

Frightening, I was able to sing along to that all the way through, word perfect and at the top of my voice. I enjoyed it, not sure about the neighbours.

 

[sleepless]

They don`t make them like this any more.

[ please don`t anyone say Thank Goodness ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEaEkJbpab8

Just found a great little 10minute video with 50's music and pictures while looking for Mr. Valentine.
Sorry, can't do the link, but there was even a song for Scarlett!
Just scrolled down the page Sylvia put the link for.

 

[Scarlett123]

Just found a great little 10minute video with 50's music and pictures while looking for Mr. Valentine.
Sorry, can't do the link, but there was even a song for Scarlett!
Just scrolled down the page Sylvia put the link for.

We're all showing our ages now! I have a 50s CD with David Whitfield singing "Cara Mia", and I was scrolling down, trying to find a 50s "crooner" who was still alive. Anyone? I love the music they play on "Call The Midwife" - lovely memories.

I reckon I'm the one who'll be needing the box of tissues on Saturday.