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In addition to helming one of the longest-running, inoffensive, and non-threatening whitey-white variety shows in television history, Lawrence Welk was also an aggressive real estate and music publishing mogul, becoming the second wealthiest entertainer in Hollywood by the time he died. The wealthiest was Bob Hope who, like Welk, never made me laugh. This is a fact.
In the thirties, Lawrence Welk’s band went through many name changes. Those names included the Lawrence Welk Novelty Orchestra, the Biggest Little Band in America, the Honolulu Fruit Gum Orchestra, and the Hotsy Totsy Boys. This is a fact.
In the lyrics to their song, “Fire Water Burn,” The Bloodhound Gang says Lawrence Welk resides in Hell along with Martha Raye, J.F.K. and Kojak. If you believe in such a place, this is most likely also a fact.
In my short stint on planet Earth, I’ve found that it is almost somewhat a fact that on every LP there is usually at least one or two songs that are worth a listen. Here are the two that can be found on this record.
Phil
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Friday, September 22, 2006 1:59:00 PMHorrible, awful, sounds just like Lawrence Welk. You will never have problems from the download police with these tracks!
Monday, September 25, 2006 9:37:00 PM
>>In addition to helming one of the longest-running, inoffensive, and non-threatening whitey-white variety shows in television history
I tell you what, I'm amazed that the local PBS station still runs THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW... On Saturday nights at 7pm... just like ABC did, some 30-40 years ago. Vintage shows from the 60s to the 80s. I still tune in, just to relive my childhood. Saturday was pizza night. I can still smell the Chef Boy Ar Dee pizza baking in moms kitchen. Welk and crew covering the lamest pop music of the times. I love the sound of Welk on a Saturday night... Sounds like... Victory!
Dr. Mark
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006 6:53:00 AM
Hiya, Dr. Mark!!! Good to see ya here!!! My memories of the LW show are similiar. On Saturday night, my father would go out and buy the 'bulldog edition' of the Sunday Philadelphia Inquirer, and I would have it all spread out on the livingroom floor while LW and company played on the old Silvertone 23 inch B&W set. Watching the reruns now, I could still smell the fresh 'Rotocomics'. Dick Tracy will be chasing Matty Square and Mr. Bribery forever...
..... bbb
Monday, November 27, 2006 10:23:00 PM
Lawrence Welk should be the new teen rebellion music. The only way to combat parents who are already into punk and new wave.
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