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Paulson: We had Art Garfunkel on the show not long ago, and I asked him, "Did you think you'd be singing Bridge over Troubled Waters for the rest of your career?" And he said, "No, not really." He was proud of the song, but I don't think he saw it as the anthem it was about to be. Same question for you and "Bette Davis Eyes." Did you know it was going to be a song that would be with you forever? Carnes: We did. Right after we recorded it, we just knew — the whole band, we all had this great feeling, how special it was. And it was just unique-sounding; the lyrics were unique. And different musicians and acts over the next months that would come and work in the adjacent studio would hear "Bette Davis Eyes," and they'd always come in every night before leaving and say, "We got to have our fix. Please, just play it for us." And it is one of those times — I fought very hard for it to be released as a first single 'cause I believed so much in it. We all did. I mean, we were — we were united, definitely. Paulson: Well, it turned out very well and opened other doors for you. You ended up winning your second Grammy writing music for "Flashdance." Carnes: Yeah, that was great. Paulson: Was it different to write for a film? Carnes: I love writing for projects. Dave Ellingson, my husband, and I had written — I guess right before "Bette Davis Eyes" — a concept album for Kenny Rogers called Gideon, and that was basically coming up with a story of a modern-day cowboy, writing a story, and then backtracking and writing all the songs. So, much the same going and viewing a film. In "Flashdance," I was told where they needed a song. They needed one ballad, and, I wrote "Ill be Here Where the Heart Is," and they liked it. Paulson: Beyond that period in your life, you got involved — beyond your own personal career, you got involved in one of the biggest projects ever, the recording of the number-one charity single of the '80s and a groundbreaking song called "We are the World." Carnes: Yeah. Paulson: And you are invited to a recording studio. And who all was there? It was Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen. Carnes: Quincy Jones, Cyndi Lauper. Paulson: Michael Jackson. Carnes: Michael Jackson, Paul Simon. Paulson: Huey Lewis. Carnes: Mm-hmm. Lionel Richie. Paulson: Willie Nelson. Carnes: Ah, let's see. Bette Midler. Oh, there's so many people. Paulson: Basically everyone who was popular in popular music. Carnes: Hall and Oates. Paulson: Absolutely. And, how did you get wind of that? How did you get in that mix? Carnes: Ken Kragen, who put the project together with Quincy Jones called one day and explained this whole project, explained that Lionel and Michael Jackson had written this song, and, did I want to be a part of it? So, "Yeah, of course," and it was awesome. We got a call to show up at 7:30, 8 oclock at night, and as everyone filed into the studio, there was a big sign over the door that Quincy Jones had put up: "Leave your egos at the door." And from that time on, the night was just magical. I think maybe the neatest time was, in between singing, we took a little break, and everyone had sheet music, and everybody started taking their sheet music around to other musicians, getting autographs, and it was, it was great. That was really a memorable, wonderful, wonderful night. Paulson: Do you recall your one line? Carnes: Wait. "When we stand together as one." Yeah, at the very end of the bridge. Paulson: It's funny, because you have all this star power, and everyone gets one line, and then it got to you. Carnes: Thats right. It was awesome, though. I mean, everyone was so gracious and just did a great job, you know. By the time we left, the sun was up, and no one was tired. I mean, there was so much energy in that room. Paulson: There — there've been quite a few records that have followed in the footsteps of that. Did you know, going in that day, that this is something that would resonate around the world? Carnes: Pretty much, yes. I — yeah, I think everyone felt that. Paulson: So, what's been your greatest satisfaction as a songwriter? Carnes: The songwriter shows that I do with this group that's up here and, when we add — do songwriting in the round — add two or three other writers, and sing for two, sometimes three hours — just take turns; everyone does their own song. Those nights are so gratifying. I just love them. I'm in awe of everybody up here, and by far, those are the best times. Paulson: Let's give the audience a taste of what you're talking about. Carnes: Oh, yeah.
Paulson: You are a writer of songs with emotional impact, songs about people, interaction. Wouldn't describe you as a political songwriter per se, although you obviously reflect the human condition. Are there times, though, when you've thought about writing songs and then said, "You know, I don't want to go there"? Carnes: Sometimes, yes. Paulson: There are topics — Do you self-censor at all? Carnes: Do I censor? Paulson: Yourself. Carnes: Not particularly. There's a song — again, on the album I did in Nashville in '87 — called "Blood from the Bandit," that was pretty political, and I loved that being on the record, and I did it in live shows. I haven't for some years just because Ive forgotten. But, Ive got a couple that Im hiding in the drawer for myself now that might show up on the next record. Paulson: Well, as you know, from time to time, musicians, actors have spoken out and gotten themselves in a whole lot of trouble with the public — for saying something that might have offended — questioned American foreign policy, for example. Although you are not overtly political, how do you feel about musicians who are? Carnes: I respect their right to be able to do it. I really do. I think it's very important that their voice be heard, you know. It's really important. Paulson: In your own career, have there been any occasions where things you've written have run smack-dab into a wall or where people have said, "You shouldn't do that," or, "The video shouldn't portray something"? Carnes: Yeah, definitely. I've had some songs Ive written that record company — people at my record company didn't want to be on the album. I had a video off my Voyeur album — was the title cut, "Voyeur." And MTV I think had been in existence maybe a year, year-and-a-half, and it was very different then as far as what they show now. And "Voyeur," they would only show at night, like, after a certain time. There was a little bit of a violent scene in the video, and by today's standards, it would be nothing, but back then — imagine MTV censoring something. Its — but they did. Now, Europe didn't. It was played, played all over Europe, but here, it was censored. Paulson: Of course, this came at a time when you had a lot of artistic clout coming off one of the biggest records in rock n roll history. I wonder if you could talk a little bit about the evolution of "Bette Davis Eyes." I happened to hear that song on a Jackie DeShannon album — Carnes: Yeah. Paulson: — probably '75 or '76. Jackie was actually a guest on this show not long ago and talked about the first time she heard your recording of it. And speaking of transformative — I mean, it was dramatically different, powerful and — Carnes: It was really different. Paulson: A huge record. How do you take a song that is certainly pleasant but not the record you put out and make it something that becomes one of the biggest-selling records in history? Carnes: Well, when I heard her version, which was presented to me as a demo, I just fell in love with the lyrics. I loved the whole idea of the song but knew I had to come up with a different musical treatment, a different arrangement. And at that time, I had a very incredibly tight, wonderful band together, and we recorded every album live. We would go rehearse, like for a show, until we got the arrangement just right and then go in, cut in the studio, and no overdubs. So, we worked on "Bette Davis Eyes" about three days, and it went through every tempo, every feel imaginable until Bill Cuomo, my keyboard player at that time, came up with the magic sound on the keyboard. It was — the keyboard was called a prophet, and we knew immediately that was the lick, that was the sound. And every — everybody just fell into place after that, knew exactly what should be played. And we went in, recorded it the next day. Second take was the record. And what ended up being the actual record and on the radio was even a rough mix. Before going on a Christmas holiday, I said, "Well, I can't go home without having a copy of this to listen to," so, they just quickly put it up on the board and said, "Here's a rough," and we never, we never could beat it.
An original for a four piece ensemble. There are lyrics; it's about the initial stages of romance when all is uncertain; have my eyes deceived me, "or is it Just a Fantasy?" Saxophone is carrying the melody for now, as this is a draft recording. e
Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips sweet surprise Her hands are never cold She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll turn her music on you You won't have to think twice She's pure as New York snow Shes got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her throne She got Bette Davis eyes She'll take a tumble on you Roll you like you were dice Until you come out blue She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you She's ferocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious, and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll tease you She'll unease you Just to please ya She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you She knows ya She's got Bette Davis eyes Sam by Mina Kwon Download Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/198451130/samantha_ronson_-_bette_davis_eyes.rar.html
Leighton Meester's cover of Kim Carnes' song "Bette Davis' Eyes" with lyrics
BetterSound: &fmt=18 *I encourage people to please leave responses for each video. To encourage discussion ================================ Mario Lanza,tenor Yours Is My Heart Alone A Brief Biography Part2 A little while later William K. Huff, concert manager at the Philadelphia Academy of Music, arranged for an audition for Mario with the famed Serge Koussevitsky. Koussevitsky was so impressed that he immediately invited Mario to Tanglewood in the Berkshires where he had a music school for promising singers and musicians. As Mario later reflected in an interview, "I didn't even know what the Berkshires were or even where they were." This is where Mario sang his first student opera in the role of Fenton in Nicolai's "The Merry Wives of Windsor." Mario received great reviews from the Metropolitan Opera people as well as from the music critics. Unfortunately, Mario was soon drafted into the United States Army but due to a bad eye, he was not sent overseas or put on the front lines. While in the army Mario auditioned for Peter Lind Hayes and was immediately accepted into his troupe that gave concerts at many army bases in the country. It was during this time that Mario joined the cast of "Winged Victory", a musical put on by Moss Hart, which ran until May 1944. In January 1945, Mario received a medical release from Walla Walla hospital, Washington. Mario returned to California and his sweetheart, Betty Lyhan (not Hicks, as many believe) and they were married in Beverly Hills, California barely 3 months later. Mario and Betty then moved to New York so Mario could further his studies. On His Way It was while studying with Polly Robinson that Mario met his soon-to-be manager Sam Weiler, (whom he later sued for misappropriation of his money). Weiler funded the Lanza's living expenses and Mario's voice studies with the understanding that he would receive a percentage of all Mario's future earnings. Through Weiler, Mario began to study with the famed Enrico Rosati who had earlier coached the famous Gigli. It has been said that upon hearing Mario's voice, Rosati looked up to the heavens and exclaimed, "I have been waiting for this voice to come along for many, many years." Mario studied with Rosati for about a year and a half and then joined Agnes Davis for a tour of Canada. After this tour Mario was slated to start a tour with the Bel-Canto Trio with soprano Francis Yeend and baritone George London which would take them to Canada, Mexico, Newfoundland and of course, America. - Bob Dolfi http://www.lanzalegend.com/bio.htm ================================ Related information: Yours is my heart alone And without you, life holds no charm. Yours every thought I own, Our love the theme of every dream. All that makes life seem worthwhile Dwells in your eyes and the spell of your smile. There is no song half so sweet to me As your voice whispering I love you dear. [ Find more Lyrics at www.mp3lyrics.org/a4l ] When far away or near you In dreams I see and hear you And yielding to your fascination I kneel to you in adoration dear, you alone My queen shall reign and my heart you enchain All day I sigh for you and I dream on the night I live or die for you my adored vision bright All that makes life seem worthwhile was in your eyes and the spell of your smile There is no song half so sweet to me as your voice whispering I love you dear ================================ *Note:Support the artist, their families and their legacy by purchasing their music.
Lyrics: Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips sweet surprise Her hands are never cold She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll turn her music on you You won't have to think twice She's pure as New York snow She got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her throne She got Bette Davis eyes She'll take a tumble on you Roll you like you were dice Until you come out blue She's got Bette Davis eyes
PhillyistVon Iva: Hell on HeelsPhillyist, PAJillian's perfect Von Iva-laced mix CD would include Tina Turner, Soul II Soul, MGMT and Betty Davis (Miles's wife, not the movie star with the famous eyes). Von Iva's sound may also have been partially influenced by former member Elizabeth Davis of 7 ...
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I Love This Song, I Love Her! Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips sweet surprise Her hands are never cold She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll turn her music on you You won't have to think twice She's pure as New York snow She got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her throne She got Bette Davis eyes She'll take a tumble on you Roll you like you were dice Until you come out blue She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you She's ferocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please ya She's precocious, and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll tease you She'll unease you Just to please ya She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you She knows ya She's got Bette Davis eyes
Hola otra vez. Segunda canción del segundo pack, creo que es la última, que son cerca de las 5 de la madrugada, y debería acostarme XDUU Un gran clásico de las ardillas Del album "the chipmunks' 35th birthday's party" Hello again. Secon song of the second pack, I thing it's enough for today, it's about 5:00 on the morning and I should go to bed XDUU. A great chipmunks' classic From "the chipmunks' 35th birthday's party" album.
THIS VIDEO IS DEDICATED TO MY SECRET SANTA : Thayaná.Warmest wishes for the holiday season and a joyful New Year! Hugs. Note: Who is Bette Davis? Bette Davis was a strong-willed, independent personality and a unique, powerful star. Large eyes, clipped New England diction, and distinctive mannerisms—including extravagant cigarette smoking—engendered frequent imitation. She made some 100 films, for which she received 10 Academy Award nominations, winning best actress twice. DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything. All characters, names, lyrics, music, etc. belong to their respective owners. This is for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement intended.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoIzYvdZ6v4&fmt=18 Lyrics Her hair is Harlowe gold Her lips sweet surprise Her hands are never cold She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll turn her music on you You won't have to think twice She's pure as New York snow She got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her throne She got Bette Davis eyes She'll take a tumble on you Roll you like you were dice Until you come out blue She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you She's ferocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you She'll unease you All the better just to please ya She's precocious, and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll tease you She'll unease you Just to please ya She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you She knows ya She's got Bette Davis eyes Bettie Davis Eyes
Her hair is Harlow gold, Her lips a sweet surprise Her hands are never cold, She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll turn her music on you, You won't have to think twice She's pure as New York snow, She got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you, She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs, She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll let you take her home, It whets her appetite She'll lay you on her throne, She got Bette Davis eyes She'll take a tumble on you, Roll you like you were dice Until you come out blue, She's got Bette Davis eyes She'll expose you, when she snows you Off your feet with the crumbs she throws you She's ferocious and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy, She's got Bette Davis eyes And she'll tease you, She'll unease you All the better just to please you She's precocious, and she knows just What it takes to make a pro blush All the boys think she's a spy, She's got Bette Davis eyes...
the song fits emma perfectly Lyrics: Oooh Yeah I'm wishing on a falling star Wondering where you are I wish Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Met her at a counter affair She wore a green dress & every body was there Felt out of place till she looked into my eyes Shook your hand around 9 p.m. And I, never thought I'd be the same again Never had to be on a movie screen To be the lady in all my dreams Shooby doo-wap & scooby snacks Met a fly girl and I can't relax The only problem is she's a movie star Oh oh My friends they won't believe me If they could only see me At the risk of sounding cheezy Think I fell for the girl on TV Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Everybody knows her name Wanna take a picture and their glad she came But I just want to be there when she's down Down (Be there when she's down) I don't want her autograph I just want to call her up and make her laugh Never had to be on a movie screen To be the leading lady in all my dreams Shooby doo-wap & scooby snacks Met a fly girl and I can't relax The only problem is she's a movie star Oh oh My friends they won't believe me If they could only see me At the risk of sounding cheezy Think I fell for the girl on TV Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV (I wish for you on a falling star) I'm wishing on a star And I'm wondering where you are (Wondering where you are) Do I cross your mind In the warm sunshine (Rap) So I wish for you on a bright shining star Every where I look there you are Its the girl in the green dress She took my breath away And now I look to the sky For a better day To the beach shore and scooby snacks I met a fly girl and I can't relax Never had to be on a movie screen Cuz she's the leading lady in all my dreams I wish Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Wish for you on a falling star (I wish upon a star) Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV I'm wishing I'm wishing Away i devote this song to somebody, but u nun no who it is XP
(Also to correct a word error: Wrong: She'll lay her on the floor Right: She'll lay you on her Thrown Kim Carnes Lyrics By Lyric Me. And karaoke
Emlyn Williams is one of those character actors you've probably seen, but he hides himself so well behind the characters he plays, if you're like me, you might never have thought to find out his name. But if you've seen Alfred Hitchcock's 1939 film "Jamaica Inn," I'll bet you remember the scene-stealing "dirty little blackguard" Harry the Pedlar. Since no one else seems to have done one yet, I felt he deserved a fan video commemorating his long and varied career. I wracked my brain for weeks trying to come up with a song to go with the clips (which as you know if you've ever done one of these videos, is the often hardest part!). But then my favorite group, The Who, came to the rescue yet a second time (this being my second video) with their classic "Behind Blue Eyes." Since Williams has played so many unsavory characters, the lyrics "No one knows what it's like to be the bad man ..." seemed really fitting ... but, hmm, "blue eyes"? That might not be your first impression of him after seeing Harry or some of his other "darker" roles, but take a closer look. I first "discovered" Emlyn Williams through the films of another great actor, Robert Newton, who continues to influence pop culture through his definitive performances as Long John Silver and Blackbeard in the 1950s. He and Williams were pitted against each other in four different films, so you'll see lots of them duking it out together here. Some other classic stars you may recognize are Michael Redgrave (who also appeared in "David Copperfield" with Williams), Deborah Kerr (which whom he made three films), Maureen O'Hara, Edith Evans (who co-starred with him in Richard Burton's first film, "The Last Days of Dolwyn," which Williams wrote, directed, and starred in), Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Robert Taylor, Leslie Banks (who beat Williams's record and made *six* films with Robert Newton), Enid Stamp-Taylor, Evelyn Laye, Finlay Currie, Donald Calthrop, Robert Morley, Wendy Hiller (who was also in "David Copperfield"), and Charles Laughton (who was in both "I, Claudius" and "Jamaica Inn" with him). Unfortunately, due to the constraints of trying to fit the visuals to the lyrics once I'd chosen the song (and its length, of course), there was no way to include anywhere near as many clips/films as I wanted to highlight (maybe I should make a Part 2 ... if I can think of another song!), but I hope this little montage will give you a taste of his work and get you interested in seeing more of it. (I also cheated and tacked on a couple of funny scenes at the end that didn't fit the music but were too good to leave out.) Besides making over 2000 appearances worldwide in his original one-man Dickens show, Williams was also an acclaimed playwright (e.g., "The Corn Is Green" and "Night Must Fall") and the author of two fascinating autobiographies, a novel ("Headlong," on which the film "King Ralph" was loosely based), and an acclaimed non-fiction investigation into the infamous Moors Murders of the 1960s entitled "Beyond Belief." Check him out if you haven't "already done so"! :-) Trivia: See if you can spot what I'm convinced are the inspirations for both Francis Dollarhyde's "apotheosis" scene in the film "Red Dragon" and Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction"--minus the need for censorship, of course.
i DIDNOT make this i found it on Veritaserum.com the song fits emma perfectly Lyrics: Oooh Yeah I'm wishing on a falling star Wondering where you are I wish Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Met her at a counter affair She wore a green dress & every body was there Felt out of place till she looked into my eyes Shook your hand around 9 p.m. And I, never thought I'd be the same again Never had to be on a movie screen To be the lady in all my dreams Shooby doo-wap & scooby snacks Met a fly girl and I can't relax The only problem is she's a movie star Oh oh My friends they won't believe me If they could only see me At the risk of sounding cheezy Think I fell for the girl on TV Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Everybody knows her name Wanna take a picture and their glad she came But I just want to be there when she's down Down (Be there when she's down) I don't want her autograph I just want to call her up and make her laugh Never had to be on a movie screen To be the leading lady in all my dreams Shooby doo-wap & scooby snacks Met a fly girl and I can't relax The only problem is she's a movie star Oh oh My friends they won't believe me If they could only see me At the risk of sounding cheezy Think I fell for the girl on TV Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV (I wish for you on a falling star) I'm wishing on a star And I'm wondering where you are (Wondering where you are) Do I cross your mind In the warm sunshine (Rap) So I wish for you on a bright shining star Every where I look there you are Its the girl in the green dress She took my breath away And now I look to the sky For a better day To the beach shore and scooby snacks I met a fly girl and I can't relax Never had to be on a movie screen Cuz she's the leading lady in all my dreams I wish Wish for you on a falling star Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV Wish for you on a falling star (I wish upon a star) Wondering where you are Do I ever cross your mind In the warm sunshine She's from, the city of angels Like Betty Davis, James Dean and Gable Never know what she means to me I fell for the girl that's on TV I'm wishing I'm wishing Away
Frank Sinatra, a member of the rat pack, coming out of retirement in 1973, recorded several albums, scoring a hit with "(Theme From) New York, New York" in 1980. Margaret Maye (in this video) singing Frank Sinatra Classic New York New York. Frank Sinatra started the Rat Pack with fellow singer-turned-actor Dean Martin, who Sinatra first performed with in the movie Some Come Running in 1958. They soon added singer/dancer/actor Sammy Davis Jr., actor Peter Lawford, and comedian Joey Bishop to the "Clan",one of the best Rat Pack movies was the original Ocean's Eleven. As well "Theme from New York, New York" (or "New York, New York") is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese film New York, New York (1977), composed by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb. It was written for and performed in the film by famed singer-actress Liza Minnelli, and has become identified as her signature song, which she also sang in the Olympic stadium during the 1984 Olympics, accompanied by 24 pianos and strobe lights. In 1979, it was recorded by Frank Sinatra, for his album Trilogy: Past Present Future (1980), and has since become closely associated with him. He occasionally performed it live with Minnelli as a duet. Sinatra recorded it a second time in duet with Tony Bennett for his 1993 album Duets. The first line of the song is "Start spreadin' the news, I'm leaving today I want to be a part of it: New York, New York." The song concludes with the line "If I can make it there, I'm gonna make it anywhere,It's up to you, New York, New York." It should not be confused with the song "New York, New York", from Leonard Bernstein, Adolph Green, Betty Comden's musical On the Town, which features the lyric "New York, New York, it's a helluva town / The Bronx is up and the Battery's down..." Great video on you tube of Liza Minnelli singing this song. I have also posted to YOUTUBE some videos of Margaret singing as well as videos of her speaking about Epilepsy. One of my favourite videos of Margaret singing is "Dust in the wind" she sounds great and visually the video came out really good. Margaret's next benefit concert for Epilepsy Research is planed for this coming Thanksgiving week-end at the Saint Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. There will be two performances on Saturday October 11, 2008 at 3:00 and 8:00 This October concert ,"Intimately Two Hearts", will feature an international star, a legend of Russian music and bard of song - Jeanne Bichevskaya, accompanied by mezzosoprano - Margaret Maye and by the Music Ensemble. It was quite a touching moment on America got talent when they had SPC Daniel Jens bring out his wife onto the stage. You could see tears in her eyes as she spoke about how happy she was to have her husband back. I believe that Paul Salos sang this song on America's got talent 2008 season 3 on NBC. Jonathan Burkin was awsome on America's got talent top 40.In the final 5 show it came down to Neil and Eli Mattson with Neil taking the prize. http://www.margaretmaye.com
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