Who are the #MusicMovesMe bloggers? We are bloggers who blog about music each Monday and if you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only on this music train, please!) First, there is XmasDolly, Her co-conductors are: Stacy of Stacy Uncorked, Cathy of Curious as a Cathy and me. Callie of JAmerican Spice visits from time to time.
Our guest conductor for the month of May is Michelle of Angel's Bark, who has declared a free day - we can blog about whatever music we want.
It's been such a sad week for the music world.
First, there was the passing of Doris Day from pneumonia at the age of 97. She was an actress, a singer, an animal rights activist. It amazes me that she began her musical career back in 1939. She eventually reached music success around 1945.
Here is Doris performing with the Les Brown band (recorded in late 1944) singing "Sentimental Journey".
So many of us from certain generations remember the songs of Doris Day, especially a favorite of my late Mom's, my late mother in law - and me. Que Sera Sera, from the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock movie "The Man Who Knew Too Much."
From Guys and Dolls, "A Bushel and a Peck". Many know it from an insurance commercial from a couple of years ago, but it actually dates from 1950.
We lost comedian Tim Conway this week also at the age of 85. Although (to the best of my knowledge) he wasn't a musician, he well deserves a mention. There are so many beloved skits online to choose from. I chose "The Dentist" where Tim goes in for a toothache and finds he is going to be Harvey Korman's first patient.....
...which reminds me of the Weird Al song "Cavity Search."
Finally, architect I.M. Pei died at the age of 102. Among many of his famous designs was that of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.
Although this song was not written about I. M. Pei, singer Art Garfunkel was an architecture major. Here, Simon and Garfunkel sing So Long Frank Lloyd Wright.
I decided to end with this song "Subdivisions" by Rush, one of my all time favorite songs.
Tomorrow, I hope to post my tribute to an amazing 107 year old woman who passed away two weeks ago.
Join us again next week - same time same place.
A lot to contemplate here. I think Harvey Korman and Tim Conway were as good as any comedy team ever and "The Dentist" is a classic. I learned something new today, as a retired architect and fan of Simon and Garfunkel, I never knew that Art was an architecture major. Thanks for sharing the music of Doris Day with us today. She was a multi-talented lady.
ReplyDeleteAs always I love your choices. My favorite Tim Conway bit is Siamese elephants.
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ReplyDeleteMy late MIL always signed her letters with 'I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck' and often said those words to us, so everytime I listen to DD's song I can't help but think of her. :) I didn't hear the nature of Doris Day's death. How sad she surcomed to the ill effects of pneumonia. I lost a good childhood friend at the end of April to pneumonia. That Tim Conway skit from The Carol Burnett Show is one of my favorites and I think anyone who lived in that era remembers it quite well. Great song choice by Al to pay tribute to Tim Conway. lol Although I do not know the name Pei nor that he was the architect who designed the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland but I like your spin with a S&G song. Thanks for sharing some boogie time with me today. Have a songtastic week, my friend!
Lovely songs and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMeTV's running episodes of "The Carol Burnett Show" dedicated to Tim Conway. He was quite a character. I think he saw it as his mission to get Harvey Korman to wet his pants...
ReplyDeleteA few greats died this week...
Doris Day's songs were my Mother's favorites. I know them from hearing her sing them. My Mother had an awful off key voice which I proudly inherited so it is surprising to hear the clarity and melodious Doris sing!
ReplyDeleteLoved the songs- and never heard that one by Rush!
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ReplyDeleteGreat tribute post for these Greats that we lost this past week. I loved seeing the photo-montage of Doris Day. She had quite the career and what an America's Sweetheart she became. I enjoyed her songs that you presented here, especially "Que Sera, Sera". Wonderful words to live by: Whatever will be, will be."
And Tim Conway: Lord, I loved seeing that man! Of course my introduction to him was through the Carrol Burnett Show. Those skits of his have always cracked me up, especially seeing the other cast members trying to maintain character and trying so hard not to laugh. The best comedy ever!
It's funny, Tim Conway's name has come up a lot lately. You know how Tim played that character of the little old man who walked sooooo slow? Well my sweet Mom has really been moving slow lately and we joke around about what a pair we make, with all our health issues and pains and bad bones and such. So I call her Tim, when she's walking so slow like him. I'll say, "Okay, c'mon Tim, let's go..." haha
Thanks for making me smile this morning!
Have a great weekend,
Michele at Angels Bark
What an awesome tribute, Alana! I've always loved Tim Conway!! Thanks for the giggle-snorts! ;)
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