Divamensch

I'm branching off in a new direction for the 1974 Tonys. They had four hosts that year for the ceremony and they fit nicely into two pairs: Diva: Florence Henderson and Robert Preston Mensch: Cicely Tyson and Peter Falk I think Henderson and Preston would appreciate being called actors but let's face it, they have more of a show biz razzle dazzle quality than Tyson and Falk, who are serious straight legitimate actors through to their bones. Here's a clip from the opening of t

I had this song stuck in my head on Tuesday morning and thought I'd share it with all y'all. Gerry and the Pacemakers were another band of four guys from Liverpool, also managed by Brian Epstein and produced by George Martin. Like that other group that we all know. This song sounds like a number of early Beatles songs, not particularly distinguished but a well-made pop song. I think part of the reason Gerry and the Pacemakers didn't become the Beatles is that they're not as c