‘I saw a man who danced with his wife!’
I think Chicago sent the wrong ambassador to the IOC. They should have sent Frank, or at least this video, with Frank in the background singing the merits of “that toddlin’ town.”
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I went to see “Come Fly With Me,” a dance musical at the Alliance featuring the choreography of the famed Twyla Tharp, the recorded vocals of Frank and the accompaniment of a live “big band” that really kicked it.
I’m not generally a big dance aficionado, but I do love Sinatra’s work, at least the stuff that they didn’t try to drown in treacly strings. The band at the Alliance was powered by a great horn section, the dancers were generally phenomenal, and all in all the concept works surprisingly well. It plays the Alliance until Oct. 11, with hopes that it will eventually make it to Broadway.
Given the highly laudatory reviews of the show, I’d bet it makes it.
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I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine )-:
October 2nd, 2009
3:37 pm
An awfully early ride home tonight.
Stopping at the saloon to drown your sorrows, hahahahahaha.
Goldie
October 2nd, 2009
3:39 pm
I do enjoy some Ole Blue Eyes every now and again!
Midori
October 2nd, 2009
3:40 pm
I just read that Elizabeth Edwards is filing for divorce from John Edwards.
Guess that’s a man you won’t see dancing with his wife any more.
Dusty
October 2nd, 2009
3:44 pm
Bookman lightens up! From sex offenders to Sinatra! Mucho better! Ol’ Blueyes is still one of my favorites.
Dusty
October 2nd, 2009
3:56 pm
Yes, Midori, that is sad in so many ways. Maybe Elizabeth Edwards should have learned a few survival skills from Hillary.
Midori
October 2nd, 2009
4:01 pm
Dusty,
I only wish her happiness and good luck.
Lord knows the woman has been thru Hades and back.
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:02 pm
Dusty – Midori
The one line a man never, ever wants to hear when he’s arguing with his wife:
“Just remember, you have to fall asleep sometime.
Jay
The theater’s great. Glad you enjoyed it.
eagle scout
October 2nd, 2009
4:04 pm
Or perhaps Dusty she should have been counseled by Newt’s wives, David Vitters wife, John Ensigns wife, Larry Craigs wife etal………………………………
Truth
October 2nd, 2009
4:05 pm
Obama??? The world is beginning to see him for what he really is. They should have sent Michael Jordan. He is an worldwide icon and would have actually helped the cause.
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:07 pm
Paul,
I am NOT going to rest until you acknowledge that I did not say that flag burning should be outlawed by an amendment to the Constitution! Say it, or rather write it, or I’ll hound you until you do!!!
Or, I might challenge you to a duel – with light sabers!!!
Midori
October 2nd, 2009
4:10 pm
Hi Boschie
RW-(the original)
October 2nd, 2009
4:12 pm
Enter your comments here–
Better get your order in early
Forty-eight days before the release and she’s already topped Dan Brown’s latest conspiracy-theory casserole at both top retailers. To put that in perspective, note that the book doesn’t even have a cover yet. So much for the Page Six hit piece about demand for her being slack.
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:16 pm
Hi Midori! I’m glad it’s Friday and I might have to fight Paul with light sabers. That could be fun!
RW-(the original)
October 2nd, 2009
4:16 pm
Enter your comments here–
So when the National Enquirer reported that John Edwards was running around on Elizabeth they were a shady super market tabloid, but now that they rumor a divorce it’s news?
geez….
But let’s hope they’re right about this too and she gets a great lawyer to clean John out. As an added touch it would be nice if her lawyer could channel a few voices to get a few extra mill tacked on.
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:18 pm
Bosch
[[I might challenge you to a duel – with light sabers!!!]]
Young Paduan, your courage is to be admired, but your recklessness needs to be controlled. Ask without threat or insult and you may see success. Continue on your present course and a blogger you shall remain.
I acknowledge you did not say flag burning should be prohibited by a Constitutional amendment.
DoggoneGA
October 2nd, 2009
4:20 pm
“So when the National Enquirer reported that John Edwards was running around on Elizabeth they were a shady super market tabloid, but now that they rumor a divorce it’s news?”
Even a stopped clock is right twice a day
RollerGirl
October 2nd, 2009
4:20 pm
Since Obama was in copenhagen and NOT Siantra, you don’t have to save up for those olympic tickets in chicago now…soooo Come Stimulate the atlanta economy thru the private sector, like REAL AMERICANS do.
help support atlanta’s best athletes!
SKATE PARTY oct 18 2009
All-American skating center Stone Mtn, GA
$5 gets in in the door, skates on your feet, and 2 hours of open skate
with YOUR Atlanta Rollergirls.
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:21 pm
Midori
[[That could be fun! ]]
Reminds me of that guy who hosted the Gong Show. There’d be a typically bad act and he’d say how fun it was and how much he liked it, then he’d say “But what do I know? I like jock itch.”
RW-(the original)
Maybe they could both do some good and give back, oh, say 90 percent of their ‘fee’ to the victims in those multigazillion settlements.
RollerGirl
October 2nd, 2009
4:22 pm
My bad,,SINATRA not siantra..whew..don’t want to get wacked by that non existant group of family people
Mrs. Godzilla
October 2nd, 2009
4:22 pm
Thanks Jay…..
two fer
Lake Shore Drive
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjNSmAl7hF0
And
Sweet Home Chicago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmEBTUbaWjA
josef nix
October 2nd, 2009
4:22 pm
PAUL, BOSCH–Remember the rules of the Code Duello and make sure you do it in Louisiana!
Midori
October 2nd, 2009
4:22 pm
RW, you hairy devil you –
you forget — the Enquirer was the first to report on the child he fathered out of wedlock.
However, I did not get the news from the Enquirer. Nor did I name them as a source.
third — what’s your problem with deleting “Enter your comments here–” before posting?
PS – Don’t lose the hair
Midori
October 2nd, 2009
4:24 pm
and with that, Ladies and Gents, farewell.
Off to the Farmer’s Market, where it’s always an adventure.
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:26 pm
Paul,
Me? Padawan? Pshaw. You don’t wanna mess with me and my light saber!
Which, reminds me, is Caprica on now? What’s the deal with that show?
Jay
October 2nd, 2009
4:26 pm
Rollergirl, that’s the last commercial message you get. Please cease and desist.
Mrs. Godzilla
October 2nd, 2009
4:27 pm
Midori
if there’s any sweet corn leave some for me…..
freezer’s about empty!
@@
October 2nd, 2009
4:33 pm
Sinatra’s words to live by
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:36 pm
josef nix
I shall be a stickler for proper observance of tradition and shall be magnanimous in victory.
Bosch
January, 2010.
http://www.tv.com/story/16786.html
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:38 pm
Bosch
josef may be on to something. What say we skip the duel and just hit the restaurants in the French Quarter?
eagle scout
October 2nd, 2009
4:43 pm
RollerGirl ..”$5 gets in in the door, skates on your feet, and 2 hours of open skate
with YOUR Atlanta Rollergirls.”
Sorry too manly for me…plus moustaches on women are not attractive!
Mrs. Godzilla
October 2nd, 2009
4:44 pm
Galatois…..mmmmm saefood stuffed eggplant……
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:45 pm
Paul,
I’m there man! We can get drunk and duel in Jackson Square with those swords that you put olives on in martinis.
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:46 pm
Bosch
I came close to doing that very thing on one of my visits….
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:48 pm
Cafe Maspero, Antoines, and then we’ll hit this cool jazz club on Bourbon street that I can’t think of the name and I’m so upset with myself that I can’t remember that – and then tomorrow when we’re hungover we can go to Petunias and drink Bloody Mary’s and omelets. And yes, Mrs. G. that includes you too.
josef nix
October 2nd, 2009
4:48 pm
Bosch and Paule—my flag boy and yo flag boy,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGWyGPyTsk&feature=related
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:49 pm
Oh, Paul – I’ve done lots of things in New Orleans that I can’t mention on a public blog.
Mrs. Godzilla
October 2nd, 2009
4:50 pm
Dance till we break something (in my case likely a hip)
at Tipitina’s……
RollerGirl
October 2nd, 2009
4:50 pm
Sure thing jay, thanks for not erasing it(we don’t get the local coverage we so richly deserve). I’m a proud capitalist piglet, gotta plug my league when i can..since certain sports writers would rather devout time to the braves , hawks, and thrashers , combined 0-3 for championships..but in the words of Don king, I digest…
josef nix
October 2nd, 2009
4:51 pm
Tujague’s!
I Report/ Vast White Wing Conspirator (-: You Whine )-:
October 2nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Sorry too manly for me…plus moustaches on women are not attractive!
Why do liberals hate good looking women so much?
http://www.atlantarollergirls.com/site_admin/
Hot damn, Rollergirl!
You can knock me over anytime you’d like.
Taxpayer
October 2nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Some people consider it home, sweet home. Too windy for me.
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:52 pm
Mrs. G. –
I like to dance and can still shake my groove thing
josef nix
October 2nd, 2009
4:53 pm
“Oh, Paul – I’ve done lots of things in New Orleans that I can’t mention on a public blog.”
Bosch–I’ve done things in public in Nawlins I can’t mention on this blog!
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:54 pm
josef,
I’ve seen that place but never eaten there – so I take it you like?
Dusty
October 2nd, 2009
4:55 pm
Well…Jay just gave the Alliance Theater a nice plug and now he’s after Roller Girl! Oh well, he’s the blog boss.
Hush, Paul. I was going to be your “second” at the duel and now you want to go eat somewhere. Aint you up on the honorable thing???? Please speak to him, josef.
Mrs. Godzilla
October 2nd, 2009
4:55 pm
Me too, but sometimes it keeps movin’ after I try to stop it.
Joseph
Tujague’s!….mmmmmmm gumbo!
Paul
October 2nd, 2009
4:55 pm
josef
Those colors and patterns are great.
Bosch
Arnaud’s. Rented a room there once. Exquisite food. And Mrs. G’s more than welcome… but…. no secret handshakes that I don’t know about!!!!
and josef… since you were the germ of the idea, you, too. Bring the Unmentionable. (More to palm the bill off on that way, Bosch).
Bosch
October 2nd, 2009
4:56 pm
josef,
I think I’m banned from Pat O’Brien’s. That courtyard is wicked – or at least we were that night!!!
Dusty
October 2nd, 2009
4:57 pm
bosch, you can still shake that “groove thing”?? I thought you threw away that pin stripe zoot suit.
Normal
October 2nd, 2009
4:58 pm
My Blue Eyes pick…,
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x51ih9_frank-sinatra-it-was-a-very-good-ye_music