"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
Another great singer from Martin's era was Perry Como. Remember him? Martin is still remembered because of his ties to Las Vegas and the Rat Pack, but I never see anything about Como.
ck: Yes, he was a good actor. Rio Bravo, The Sons of Katie Elder and (one of my favorite westerns) Rough Night in Jericho - not to mention the political drama Ada and the original Ocean's 11.
Rebecca: Perry Como's version of Moon River is my favorite. His voice was so rich and soothing, I once heard a DJ refer to him as "the human tranquilizer" (it was intended as a compliment).
I used to work in an Italian restaurant in the North End in Boston, I can't take Deano, Frank or Perry Como anymore. It's too bad, I used to like them occasionally. Except New York, New York, I've hated that since I was 19. Every bar in NY used to play that from 2am to last call at 4am every Friday and Saturday night. The drinking age was 18 so it took a year until I couldn't take it.
My sister-in-law was born in Rome and she has many special qualities such as loyalty, passion and sympathy, and she's exceptionally hard working. Also she's stunning even in her 60s (Her maiden name as she divorced my maniac brother):
https://twitter.com/cinziafedeli1
But the 'Italian stuff is the best' thing can be so tiring after a while.
That was a wonderful rendition! This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Thanks, Paco!
ReplyDeleteNow for the plunger tree... it's funny, but that might come with time in purgatory.
The poinsettia is funny!
I think I've scored enough purgatory points to cover that, but I probably ought to check.
ReplyDeleteBtw, I've always loved what I would call the timbre of Dean Martin's voice, coupled with his relaxed style of delivery.
ReplyDeleteDean Martin, greatest singer ever!! An outstanding (and under-rated) actor also.
ReplyDeleteAnother great singer from Martin's era was Perry Como. Remember him? Martin is still remembered because of his ties to Las Vegas and the Rat Pack, but I never see anything about Como.
ReplyDeleteck: Yes, he was a good actor. Rio Bravo, The Sons of Katie Elder and (one of my favorite westerns) Rough Night in Jericho - not to mention the political drama Ada and the original Ocean's 11.
ReplyDeleteRebecca: Perry Como's version of Moon River is my favorite. His voice was so rich and soothing, I once heard a DJ refer to him as "the human tranquilizer" (it was intended as a compliment).
Paco, are you thinking of Andy Williams re:Moon River? I never hward Como cover it.
DeleteI used to work in an Italian restaurant in the North End in Boston, I can't take Deano, Frank or Perry Como anymore.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad, I used to like them occasionally.
Except New York, New York, I've hated that since I was 19. Every bar in NY used to play that from 2am to last call at 4am every Friday and Saturday night. The drinking age was 18 so it took a year until I couldn't take it.
Proving that you can get too much of a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have always hated "New York, New York".
No, Perry Como. If you go to Youtube and search, you'll find several versions by Como, both studio and live.
ReplyDeleteSCTV's Perry Como "Still Alive Tour" skit is a classic. It's here.
ReplyDeleteMy sister-in-law was born in Rome and she has many special qualities such as loyalty, passion and sympathy, and she's exceptionally hard working. Also she's stunning even in her 60s (Her maiden name as she divorced my maniac brother):
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cinziafedeli1
But the 'Italian stuff is the best' thing can be so tiring after a while.