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Gloria, I played for some of the retirement home folks on Saturday night. I would start playing a song from an old movie and ask them to name the song and/or the movie. I played "With A Song In My Heart" and they knew what it was immediately.
I didn't actually talk to any of them about Susan Hayward afterwards, but one lady came up to me and said that she had sung in the chorus of the New York City Opera back in the day( probably late 50's)....and also she had sung in the chorus of the full run of Camelot on Broadway, which I think was about 2 years. Her stage name was Dorothy White and she said she was listed on the original soundtrack recording. She said that Julie Andrews was so nice. I asked her about Robert Goulet, and she said he was pretty nice, but what was really funny is that she said that Richard Burton was always trying to "hit" on her....LOL
It was good to hear all your news and especially interesting you are playing piano at a Seniors Home.
I imagine you are much appreciated.
I often look in on You Tube at your clip playing Susan's Song - great to hear and see you at the same time. As you know, my Dad was a great pianist so it brings back happy memories - he would always play "My Foolish Heart" and "With a Song in My Heart" for me.
I especially liked the note about Richard Burton - sounds just like him. He was born and brought up not far from here.
HI Ginger...Thanks for the warm welcome back! You see...I'm even late replying to this. I have my up and down days...and there have been a lot of 'down time' lately.
I also want to thank those of you, who emailed me and wished me well...It means a lot!! You'll never know just how much. Brings a little joy into my life right now.
I'm a 'fighter'....so don't worry...I AIN'T DOWN YET!
