The country was enamored with these new celebrities who remained unaffected by all the attention and became role models for young women everywhere.
city, and throughout the heartland.Īs their popularity grew, merchandising tie-ins such as paper dolls, TV trays and coloring books, began to appear. That's why, as youngsters, they were dubbed "America's Sweethearts of Song" and Americans still admire them today.Īfter their well-received television debut, the Sisters began a concert career, traveling extensively to make record-breaking personal appearances, both with the Welk Orchestra and as solo artists, in every major U.S. The combination of their extraordinary natural vocal talents, hard working professionalism, striking looks, unassuming personalities and strong family values earned them a place in the hearts of millions of fans nationwide. First finding overnight success as television stars, they continued their rise to fame as recording artists, best-selling authors and live performers in theaters, nightclubs and major performing arts centers throughout the United States, where they continue to captivate audiences with their legendary harmonies to this day.Īmerica first fell in love with The Lennon Sisters as the "girls next door." For 13 years on The Lawrence Welk Show, the Sisters (Dianne, Peggy, Kathy and Janet), charmed the nation with their sweet-voiced harmonies. Richard Maloof.a hairy musical journey in pict.As one of the most acclaimed and admired vocal groups in popular music, The Lennon Sisters are entertainment icons and throughout a dazzling career have conquered all facets of show business.Welk Musical Family has made a succesful Test Patt.That's all folks.keep a song in your heart and your baubles all in one place!
He talks about his first attempt joining the Welk band while still a youngster, his early days with Freddy Martin plus his stint in the Army playing with the NORAD band with fellow and future music makers Dave Edwards and Richard Maloof.ĭid you also know that Johnny is a fan of the rock group Steely Dan? Or that he teaches trumpet online, just check out JOHNNY ZELL AND FAMILY here in cyberspace. Mary Lou's guest this week in the hot seat is Johnny Zell, our fine trumpet player. There was Carmen's Boogie played by the cond week in a row I heard that number and the Semonski Sisters singing Perry Como's ever popular "Hot Diggity"Ī very fine program indeed.watch for Ken Delo and Tanya Falan doing a duet of "Glow Worm", and here's the maestro having a Kodak moment with Jimmy Roberts handling the Polaroid. Guy & Ralna sings their ever popular Anniversary Song and later we are treated to Sandi, Gail and Mary Lou's Baubles, Bangles and Beads (just excatly what in Sam's Hill is a 'bauble' anyway?)ĭick Dale and Ava Barber sings "On Top of Old Smokey" but sadly, it is not the meatball version.("I lost my poor meatball, when somebody sneezed"). Anacani here, sings about the Mexican town of Guadalajara. Bobby and Cissy dance to the "Breeze and I " while Tom Netherton sings about his Stranger in Paradise.
Lawrence Welk really has one heckuva show in store this Saturday, all classic songs done in contemporary style (CHAMPAGNE!).
This week's episode is Musical Masterpieces from October 18, 1975, here's Bob Ralston at the piano playing "Rhapsody In Blue" to get things started!