I was watching Liza Minnelli’s live show, Liza with a Z, filmed in 1972-the year I was born. It was directed by Bob Fosse who was a genius when it comes to movement. Of course, I was loving it very much, it’s the music of my youth and it was Liza…I mean, LIZA! I was thinking “who wouldn’t love this?” then I felt the hate emanating from the other half of the couch. It was palpable, Shannon dislikes this sort of thing that much. He was practically cringing in misery. Out of sympathy I did change the channel, I can watch Liza do her thing any old time.
For real. Blackbird? Yes please.
Ring Them Bells? Don’t mind if I do.
Did I ever tell the story about the time my friend Igor, who at the time I’d known for 10 years, suddenly said that despite the length of our friendship had no idea what kind of music I was into. It’s a touchy subject, really. If I flat out say Broadway musicals, people think I am crazy or kidding. And it’s true, I like other music too, all kinds. Heck, we’re going to see Maiden in the summer and I am psyched. But if I had to pick one music based radio station for eternity, it would probably be the Broadway station on Sirius.
And I am not ashamed.
Ok. I have a question, who do you think is the modern day version of Liza Minnelli? Is it Madonna? In 1972 was Liza considered cool or was she…strictly for the card carrying seniors?
Gee wizz indeed. It would be fun to work there because you’d get to answer the phone “Gee wizz! How can I direct your call?” Is it strange that I appreciate port-a-potty art? There’s another company that I see around town with a bear running on it and it’s pretty much the funniest cartoon ever.
Would a devout christian be offended by this?
I’m going out shortly for nachos with my home girls. Well. King’s Crown and wings. And maybe a celebratory beer or two. Nothing like good news from divorce lawyers to fill me with cheer.
Be proud of your love for Broadway, it must be genetic because I can’t think of music that I love more, or that has more meaning for me, especially if I am in a crappy mood, I play a few show tunes and am instantly happy!
Broadway rocks!
In 1972 I wasn’t exactly a senior and I (we) thought Liza was FABULOUS! I adored the concert. And watching it again – it’s still fabulous. I’d forgotten how wonderful (and Fosseish) Bob Fosse’s choreography is.
Good divorce news??? xoxo
Where’s dad’s comment? Ha!
I listen to musical soundtracks while I cook and do housework. Ella has heard more Cell Block Tango than she has heard Nursery Rhymes.
Plus when I was little my imaginary friends were all characters from the play Oliver.
Hooray for good news!
That is my friend Joseph’s most favourite movie ever. If you come and visit you and him need to meet and you can talk about operas and musicals ad nauseum.