Showing posts with label Jo Ann Castle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jo Ann Castle. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The Lennon Sisters 60th Anniversary Weekend

Straight outta Branson.....











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Monday, February 06, 2012

Salute to Italy

For those who wanted to get away from the madness that is the Super Bowl, there's the splendor and beauty of Italy.

And that of course, is the theme of this week's Lawrence Welk episode!


Highlights from the show include.....


.....Jo Ann Castle and Aladdin showing their true feelings towards each other


......Kathy Lennon pushing a cart full of flowers


....and Dick Dale going to great lengths for that last stromboli.

MUSICAL TOUR OF ITALY - October 8, 1966

1. FUNICULI, FUNICULA - Steve, Bob, John, Greg, Janet, Norma, Jimmy, Charlotte, Bobby, Barbara, Peggy, Dee Dee and Aladdin
2. NEAPOLITAN NIGHTS - Norma Zimmer & Jimmy Roberts
3. TIK-A-TEE, TIK-A-TAY - Aladdin with Joe Livoti and Bob Lido on violin, Charlie Parlato on trumpet, Orie Amodeo on flute, Joe Rizzo and Tommy Petrini on bass
4. SANTA LUCIA - Janet, Dee Dee, Kathy and Peggy Lennon
5. TARANTELLA - danced by Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan
6. O SOLE MIO - Joe Feeney with Lawrence on accordion

 
7. CARNIVAL OF VENICE - Jo Ann Castle at the piano with Neil Levang on mandolin and Jack Imel on drums
8. ARRIVEDERCI ROMA - Kathy Lennon
9. OH MARIE - Bob Lido with Neil Levang on mandolin, Joe Rizzo on bass and Jack Imel on drums
10. ANEMA E CORE - Jimmy Roberts
11. TORNA A SURRIENTO - Joe Livoti on violin


12. VIENI VIENI - The Blenders featuring Greg Dixon, Steve Smith, Bob Duncan and John Johnson
13. YOU'RE BREAKING MY HEART - Norma Zimmer
14. ISLE OF CAPRI - Bob Ralston at the piano
15. THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN - Steve Smith
16. CIRIBIRIBIN - danced by Arthur Duncan, Bobby Burgess and Jack Imel


17. TOSELLI'S SERENADE - the orchestra
18. MAMA - Kathy Lennon
19. THAT'S AMORE - Aladdin and the entire cast
20. VIENI SU - Dick Dale (also on clarinet) with Neil Levang on mandolin
21. FUNICULI, FUNICULA (Reprise) - Aladdin and the entire cast




It was a fun episode, capture the cultural flavor of Italy to a tee.

One thing I did notice, having a solo number on the show is something every member of the Musical Family strives for, considering the number of singers in the cast, but having two solo numbers is quite rare and a treat too.

Just ask Kathy Lennon.


We're all used to her being part of the Lennon Sisters, but I think as a soloist, she's very underrated. The fact that the Maestro and the producers entrusted her with not one but two songs on the same show is a testament to her talent as a singer.

She has a very, pretty voice. You just can't find genuine talent and heart like that anymore.

Until next time, keep a song in your heart and whenever that moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, don't panic, that's just amore.

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Friday, February 04, 2011

Music, Music, Music

From 1968, here's Jo Ann Castle on the 88s with some Music, Music, Music for all the townsfolk!

 

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Caption This! - Christmas Edition

Starring Jo Ann Castle and Jack Imel....


Add your own funny caption to this picture, just click below on the comments link!
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Musical Family celebrates ten years of Welknotes

Featuring Ralna English & Kathy Lennon....


Jo Ann Castle with Welknotes founder and leader Judy Shaw


....and the English Sisters; Sharon, Ralna and Jane!



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Friday, July 09, 2010

If you're anywhere near Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The Musical Family will be performing live in concert this Saturday at the American Music Theatre.

Unfortunately, yours truly can't make it....has to work this weekend. But I hear it's going to be a great show!


And Jo Ann Castle will be there....she's feeling much better now and ready to tickle those ivories!
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Sunday, June 06, 2010

These are the people in your neighborhood....

From this week's episode titled Occupations from 1969, let's take a cue from the folks from Sesame Street and find out just who are the people in your neighborhood.

There's the coal miner....


....the dance instructor with her newest pupil


.....the pretty short order cook


....and finally the public school art teacher


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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Shall We Dance?

If you ask that question, prepare yourself for the answer.

From 1967, here's Myron Floren on his reliable PAN accordion playing that polka. It starts off with Lawrence dancing with Barbara Boylan, but soon enough all hell breaks loose!



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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Oh Please....Just Give Me Five Minutes More

This is a really cute musical number from 1967, here's the Musical Family singing "Give Me Five Minutes More".

Watch for Jo Ann Castle at the end of the song, you won't be disappointed!



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Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Swanee

Here's Jo Ann Castle back on the ol' upright honky tonk playing some of that Swanee for all you out there in a musical mood!


As Lawrence would say at the end of the number, "She sure gets a lot of music out of that ol' upright"

I'll second that notion.


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Always wear eye and feet protection

Working as a member of the Musical Family has it's dangers, like any other job.

For instance, when instruments attack....always be ready to defend yourself

 
Whenever there's smoke, there's usually fire....and learning the basics of fire safety is a must


And for heaven's sake.....NEVER run on freshly waxed floors!


 
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Sunday, March 07, 2010

May I have the envelope please.....

Hollywood has the Academy Awards tonight, but around here we have the Welky Awards to honor the best in Champagne Music.

Tanya will read the winners of this year's Welkies


The Welky for Best Impression of a Beverly Hillbillies character is....


Andra Willis as Irene Ryan's Granny!

The next Welky is for Outstanding Musical Performance in a Animal Costume...


....and the winner is Jack Imel, for playing the drums to "Talk To The Animals" while dressed as an elephant!

The next Welky is for Best Celebrity Guest Appearance on the Welk Show, and the award goes to....

 
.....the legendary Jack Benny with his monologue on the '71 Academy Awards episode!

The next Welky is for Most Colorful Wardrobe Design, and this year's proud winners are....


Cissy and Bobby with their Citrus Disco Wear from their "Love Will Keep Us Together" dance number!

Next is the Welky for Best Original Honky Tony Piano Design, and we are proud to announce that the honor goes to....


The Leis from Waikiki Piano! And accepting on it's behalf is Jo Ann Castle.

And finally, we present the Welky for Outstanding Group Musical Number which is no contest at all....


The Welky goes to the "I Want To Be Happy" chorus line of tap dancers!

In addition to accepting their award, they'll do an encore....



Take a bow!

And we congratulate all the winners tonight, see you next year! 
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Friday, January 22, 2010

Backstage with the Welk Stars

This is where they prepare that Champagne magic!






 
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Champagne Christmas Capers #1

All Jo Ann Castle and Jack Imel want for Christmas is their two front teeth....


Pardon me while I take my daily spoonful of Serutan....




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Thursday, September 03, 2009

Jo Ann Castle's Honky Tonk Birthday

Happy Birthday Jo Ann!

 
  
  
 
 
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