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| 1/24/12 COLE PORTER #26 In this episode I'll discuss the 1946 musical AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS, which was a dismal failure, and the musical film THE PIRATE, which, in spite of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, was also regarded as a failure. But the end of Cole Porter did not happen, for his very next show was KISS ME KATE, which is regarded by many as his best if not one of the best of all musicals. Next time, KISS ME KATE. to listen (59:30) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 12/21/11 Cole Porter #25 Tonight I'm finishing SEVEN LIVELY ARTS, which includes a ballet by Stravinsky, of all things. Also wishing you all a very pleasant holiday. Until next year! Blessings! to listen (60:00) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 11/15/11 Cole Porter # 25 The 1944 revue SEVEN LIVELY ARTS, starring Bea Lillie and Bert Lahr, opened B illy Rose's restoration of the Ziegfeld Theatre. The show also featured Benny Goodman and a ballet by Igor Stravinsky. But it wasn't very succesful, only 183 performances. Listen with me to some lovely songs and one great one, "Every Time We Say Goodbye". to listen (58:49) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 10/18/11 Cole Porter #24 This program discusses songs unused by producers and/or directors of MEXICAN HAYRIDE and SEVEN LIVELY ARTS, both produced in 1944. Thanks again to Ben Bagley and his Painted Smiles recordings for the wonderful performances of these unused songs. These recordings were made mostly in the 60's and 70's, but are still available if you pursue and pursue and pursue. Good luck! to listen (59:59) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 9/14/11 Cole Porter #23 We're in 1944 and MEXIC AN HAYRIDE. This was Mike Todd's second show with Porter and it was quite successful. June Havoc, Bobby Clark, Wilbur Evans and Corinna Mura starred, and "I Love You" was the hit song of the show. Enjoy! to listen (59:18) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 8/23/11 Cole Porter # 22 Tonight I return to the original sound track of the 1943 movie musical SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT. I also play a few songs from the unproduced movie MISSISSIPPI BELLE. And finally short concert by Bobby Short of three Porter songs. Next time the 1944 Broadway musical MEXICAN HAYRIDE. to listen (57:39) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 7/20/11 COLE PORTER #21 This show concludes the 1943 musical SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS, Ethel Merman's last Porter show. Also there are a few songs from the 1943 movie SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT. Enjoy! to listen (59:12) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 6/21/11 Cole Porter # 20 This months' program is devoted to the fifth and last Ethel Merman Cole Porter show SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS, a 1943 hit. Recordings used are John McGlinn's OVERTURES, AEI's and 42nd Street Moon's complete score recordings, the AEI recording featuring Merman and other members of the original cast, and Rebecca Luker's Varese Sarabande recording of Porter songs. to listen (58:42) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 5/11/11 In memoriam: Bob Scheig Tonight I depart from my Cole Porter journey to remember my dear friend Bob Scheig who died recently. In his memory I am playing Richard Strauss' VIER LETZTE LIEDER in a recording by Lisa della Casa, performed in 1953 with the Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Karl Bohm. I conclude with Aaron Rosand's performance of Bach's CHACONNE from his PARTITA in D Minor. to listen (47:01) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 4/13/11 Cole Porter # 19 Tonight LET'S FACE IT is completed. Included is a rare recording of Danny Kaye singing Sylvia Fine's MELODY IN F, one of the few songs in a Porter show not written by him. There is also a recording of a wonderfully bawdy song, PETS, that was cut from the show. SOMETHING TO SHOUT ABOUT, a movie released in 1943, begins. Enjoy! to listen (58:23) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 3/15/11 Cole Porter # 18 Continuing the Cole story with the 1941 hit LET'S FACE IT, starring Danny Kaye. Performances from the Smithsonian Institution 1979 re-cording of an archival reconstruction of the show. to listen (59:28) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 2/15/11 Cole Porter # 17 This month the 1941 film YOU'LL NEVER GET RICH, starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth, is discussed, as well as the 1941 Broadway musical, starring Danny Kaye, LET'S FACE IT. to listen (59:49) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 1/19/11 Cole Porter number 16 This month's program is devoted to Cole's 1940 hit PANAMA HATTIE, Ethel Merman's fourth Porter show. to listen (59:59) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 12/29/10 Cole Porter # 15 Continuing with some songs written for unproduced shows of the 20's and 30's, or songs that were rejected by producers of staged shows, or songs written not meant to be included in shows. Again, thanks to those who collected and recorded these songs, especially the "incurably insane" Ben Bagley (his own words) whose Painted Smiles Records first recorded many of these songs. to listen (59:14) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 12/22/10 Cole Porter # 13 This show uses some early Porter songs that were written for unproduced musicals or for party songs, mostly from the '20's and '30's. Thanks especially to Ben Bagley's Painted Smiles recordings for much of this material. to listen (59:14) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 11/17/10 Remembering Vietnam SUNGLASSES detours tonight with a discussion of MATTERHORN, by Karl Marlantes, a novel of the Vietnam War. Selections from the Benjamin Britten WAR REQUIEM are also played. Next time back to Cole Porter. to listen (60:00) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 10/20/10 Cole Porter # 13 Finishing up DuBARRY WAS A LADY with recordings featuring John McGlinn, Kim Criswell, Ella Fitzgerald, Ethel Merman, Bert Lahr, as well as recordings from the 1943 film version of the show with Red Skelton and Gene Kelly. to listen (59:59) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 9/22/10 COLE PORTER Number 12 Finishing BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 and starting DUBARRY WAS A LADY a 1939 Broadway musical starring Ethel Merman and Bert Lahr. Betty Grable was also in the show. to listen (59:58) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| Cole Porter # 11 Continuing stories of Cole's life and shows, this episode includes songs from LEAVE IT TO ME from 1938. Songs from BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 are also included. to listen (58:14) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 7/27/10 Cole Porter #10 This program is devoted to the 1938 musical LEAVE IT TO ME, starring William Gaxton, Victor Moore, and Sophie Tucker. It also introduced Mary Martin to Broadway, sing ing her hit song "My Heart Belongs to Daddy". Some cuts from a 1987 German version of the show, WODKA COLA, are also included. to listen (59:22) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 6/23/10 Cole Porter #9 This month's episode is devoted to the 1938 musical YOU NEVER KNOW. Material used includes the 2001 Fynsworth Records album of a rehabilitated version of the show by Paul Lazarus. Several cuts from Ben Bagley's Painted Smiles' Cole porter Revisited series are used as well as references from Stephen Citron's NOEL AND COLE. to listen (59:04) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 5/27/10 Cole Porter #8 More stories about Cole, continuing with ROSALIE and discussing Cole's sexual escapades in Hollywood, Linda's departure to Paris, Cole's trip to Europe, his return to NYC, and his tragic accident. Next time YOU NEVER KNOW to listen (59:38) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 5/6/10 The Nickel City Opera Company and its upcoming production of RIGOLETTO Russ Link discuss the upcoming production of RIGOLETTO at the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, NY. Dates are June 25th (evening) and June 27th (matinee). Ticket information is at www.nickelcityoperaco.com and 716 692 2413 and 646 294 3634. There will also be a free concert at the Creekside Concert Series in Cheektowaga on June 26th (evening). Selections from the GREAT OPERAS AT THE MET (RIGOLETTO)(MET 518 CD) series are played. to listen (59:28) or click here ......for download right click here |
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| 4/21/10 Cole Porter #7 Continuing the Cole Porter story with RED, HOT AND BLUE. Ben Bagley's COLE PORTER REVISITED and COLE PORTER REVISITED VOL. V, as well as ETHEL MERMAN in RED, HOT AND BLUE and Jass Records special Cole Porter Centennial Edition 1891-1991 A COLE PORTER COLLECTION.werfe referred to. Charles Schwartz's and William McBrien's biographies were also referred to. ROSALIE was discussed; that film will be continued next month. to listen (59:14) or click here |
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| 3/18/10 Cole Porter #6 All the books mentioned previously in past programs were used tonight to bring the discussion of BORN TO DANCE to a conclusion and to commence a discussion of RED HOT AND BLUE, Ethel Merman's second Porter show. CD's used were Ben Bagl´y's Cole Porter Revisited #1, #IV, and #V, as well as Merman's RED HOT AND BLUE, AEI-CD 001. Next time I'll conclude RED etc. and start ROSALIE. Any comments or suggestions can be emailed to me at rclbuffalo@msn.com. I'd love to hear from you. to listen (59:01) or click here |
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| 2/17/09 Cole Porter #5 This episode continues with JUBILEE and then focuses on BORN TO DANCE, Porter's first Hollywood movie. CD's featured are: COLE SINGS PORTER, Koch 3-7171-2H1 COLE PORTER, American Songbook Series A22405 BOBBY, NOEL & COLE, Atlantic 7 82062 BORN TO DANCE, Rhino RHM2 7778 Books featured: COLE PORTER, William McBrien, Alfred A. Knopf, 1998 COLE PORTER, Charles Schwarz, Dial Press, 1977 to listen (59:53) or click here |
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| 1/20/10 Cole Porter Number Four Robert Kimball's and Stephen Citron's about Cole, mentioned in previous programs, were referred to. Songs from the following CD's were played: Night and Day, Thomas Hampson sings Cole Porter, EMI7 54203 2 Steve Ross, Close, Stolen Moments, 1016/7 Ben Bagley's Cole Porter Volumes II, IV, and V, Painted Smiles 125, 117, and 122 to listen (55:27) or click here |
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