Milestone Moments: All The Celebrity Vitals

[Bethany]

9 minutes ago, shapeshifter said:

"Do You Know the Way to San Jose"

My husband knows very few songs by heart, this one and the theme song to Gilligan's Island.  These were the songs he would sing to our children at night as lullabies.  RIP Mr Bacharach and I am so glad you had a wonderful career and gve the world so many iconic songs and many happy memories.

Edited February 9, 2023 by Elizabeth Anne

[shapeshifter]

9 minutes ago, shapeshifter said:

"Do You Know the Way to San Jose"

Just now, Elizabeth Anne said:

My husband knows very few songs by heart, this one and the theme song to Gilligan's Island.  These were the songs we would sing to our children at night as lullabies.  RIP Mr Bacharach for a wonderful career and many happy memories.

I used to sing "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" in the car when driving from Sacramento to San Jose. 
Perhaps your husband had a similar commute? 
Regardless, it's nice to share appreciation for artistry that served to lift and unite the spirits of the populace. 

The words and music of Bacharach's and Hal David's "What the World Needs Now Is Love" are perhaps even more true and relevant today than they were in 1965 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_the_World_Needs_Now_Is_Love).

Here's the NPR obituary: npr.org/2023/02/09/561555285/burt-bacharach-obituary

 

 

[Crashcourse]

I loved his collaboration with Dionne Warwick.  They made so many great songs together. 

[DearEvette]

Aw RIP Burt.  His songs were very distinguishable (I could a tell BB song when I heard it) but also very versatile.

My absolute favorite is a House is Not a Home -- Dionne's version is great but Luther Vandross' version is the definitive version from my generation.  And I must say Tamyra Gray's version from the first season of American Idol was really fantastic.

 

[kittykat]

My first thought when hearing the news was the Austin Powers “ladies and gentlemen Mr. Burt Bacharach!”  I think that movie introduced a lot of younguns to a legend.

and it’s raining today.  I see you Burt.

[magicdog]

We reported BB's passing as breaking news!  Truly a long life lived!  On the radio, it was mentioned his mom had him study three instruments:  the cello, the piano and the drums.  He definitely knew how to put it all together for some memorable tunes that survive today.

 

Here is a parting shot of Bacharach singing Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head with Tom Jones.

[SunnyBeBe]

My second piano recital piece as a child.  I thought it was so cool.  
 

 

[roamyn]

RIP Burt, the Maestro of Adult Contemporary music in the latter half of the 20th Century.

Thank you for all the wonderful music.

[shapeshifter]

50 minutes ago, SunnyBeBe said:

My second piano recital piece as a child.  I thought it was so cool.  
 

 

It was and still is! 🥰🎹

[MissAlmond]

19 hours ago, DearEvette said:

My absolute favorite is a House is Not a Home -- Dionne's version is great but Luther Vandross' version is the definitive version from my generation.

Wow! I never knew Burt Bacharach and Hal David were responsible for A House is Not a Home or that Dionne Warwick sung it.  Now that Luther Vandross version - whew! 🔥🔥🔥

R.I.P. Mr. Bacharach. 

[shapeshifter]

4 hours ago, MissAlmond said:

Wow! I never knew Burt Bacharach and Hal David were responsible for A House is Not a Home or that Dionne Warwick sung it.  Now that Luther Vandross version - whew! 🔥🔥🔥

R.I.P. Mr. Bacharach. 

Burt Bacharach was so prolific and his work was so often interpreted by different artists, that it's probably the norm for anyone to be surprised to discover this same person wrote one of our favorite songs as well as another. 💗

I love this quote:

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He studied with renowned classical composer Darius Milhaud. It was Milhaud who encouraged Bacharach to follow the kind of music he felt compelled to write. "His observation was 'Never be ashamed of something that's melodic, that one could whistle,'" Bacharach said of his teacher. "And I thought, 'Wow.'"

Soon, Bacharach was writing melodies that millions of people could whistle. 
npr.org/2023/02/09/561555285/burt-bacharach-obituary

 

Edited February 10, 2023 by shapeshifter

[MissAlmond]

Director Hugh Hudson who received an Academy Award nomination for Chariots of Fire has died, age 86.

https://deadline.com/2023/02/hugh-hudson-dead-chariots-of-fire-director-1235256234/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hugh-hudson-dead-chariots-of-fire-1235322411/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/10/hugh-hudson-director-of-chariots-of-fire-dies-aged-86

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/hugh-hudson-dead-chariots-of-fire-1235519555/

 

[Crashcourse]

 

RIP, Mr. Hudson

[Bastet]

11 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Burt Bacharach was so prolific and his work was so often interpreted by different artists, that it's probably the norm for anyone to be surprised to discover this same person wrote one of our favorite songs as well as another. 💗

My mind was blown when I read that over 1,000 artists have recorded his music!

[roseha]

On 2/10/2023 at 12:13 PM, shapeshifter said:

Burt Bacharach was so prolific and his work was so often interpreted by different artists, that it's probably the norm for anyone to be surprised to discover this same person wrote one of our favorite songs as well as another. 💗

 

 

Here's one that would probably surprise some people, Arthur Lee and Love performing "My Little Red Book" on American Bandstand in the 1960s.

Another Burt Bacharach song.

RIP sir.

[leighdear]

Just catching up on some last-season ABC watching & it occurred to me:

Right now, mother, father and child are ALL lead characters on a Network TV show simultaneously. 

 - Laurie Metcalf is playing Jackie on "The Conners". 

 - Her daughter, Zoe Perry, is playing Mary on "Young Sheldon".

- Zoe's father & Laurie's ex husband, Jeff Perry, is playing Stanley on "Alaska Daily". 

I wonder if it's happened before?  

BTW, anybody looking for a really good drama should check out "Alaska Daily" on ABC.  

Kinda cool.  

 

Edited February 12, 2023 by leighdear

[BetterButter]

R.I.P. De La Soul’s Trugoy The Dove

[Fukui San]

Hip Hop has lost a lot of guys I loved listening to growing up in the past year. Phife from Quest, Malik B. from The Roots, and now Trugoy. RIP.

[DearEvette]

So Sad. RIP Trugoy.

The impact of 3 Feet High and Rising can not be overstated.  In the midst of Public Enemy's social rage and NWA's gangsta realness supremacy comes this trippy, happy, fun hip hop  with beats and samples that were  genre spanning. It was a perfect and necessary expanding of the genre.

I remember when it came out, we played the hell out of that CD!

[Bethany]

'NYPD Blue' Child Actor Austin Majors Dead at 27

[Spartan Girl]

RIP Raquel Welch

[Bethany]

36 minutes ago, Spartan Girl said:

RIP Raquel Welch

I wouldn't say I was a fan but it's like another part of my youth has slipped away.  

[Blergh]

4 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

RIP Raquel Welch

It should be noted that her original name was Jo Raquel Tejada and she the daughter of  Bolivian aeroengineer of Spanish extraction named Armando Carlos Tejada y Urquizo and his US-American wife of English extraction Josephine Sarah Hall Tejada. Ms. Welch was named for her mother and paternal grandmother and would obtain her performing surname via her 1st husband (and father of her two children). She started her movie career after their separation in order to provide for her offspring. BTW, Ms. Welch auditioned for the role Mary Ann Summers in Gilligan's Island!

RIP, Ms. Welch.

[Crashcourse]

Yes, I read all that about her on Wikipedia.

RIP, Ms. Welch.

[Blergh]

13 minutes ago, Crashcourse said:

Yes, I read all that about her on Wikipedia.

RIP, Ms. Welch.

IMO, that doesn't take away from her having had a somewhat unconventional background and early life.

[CherryMalotte]

Raquel was a hard working actress, who was way more talented than one would expect.  I like her westerns best, especially 100 Rifles and Hannie Caulder.  I've heard stories that she was difficult to work with, but I have to wonder if some of that was her insisting fair treatment which wasn't always appreciated at the time.  

[willco]

While it's not an easy movie to find, if you ever get the chance to watch "The Last of Sheila " which stars Raquel along with a bunch of notable names like James Coburn, James Mason, and Dyan Cannon , it's a fun movie to watch. And Anthony Perkins co-wrote it. 

[Enigma X]

8 minutes ago, willco said:

While it's not an easy movie to find, if you ever get the chance to watch "The Last of Sheila " which stars Raquel along with a bunch of notable names like James Coburn, James Mason, and Dyan Cannon , it's a fun movie to watch. And Anthony Perkins co-wrote it. 

The Last of Sheila is a wonderful movie you can rent from Prime Video.

[RealHousewife]

Very sad news. RIP beautiful lady. I was aware of Raquel's age, but she still looked healthy and gorgeous, so I would have guessed she'd live closer to 90 or even 100. 

There are obviously many beautiful women in Hollywood, but the combination of natural, unique beauty and elegant sexiness of Raquel Welch is hard to find. It's why despite my age, I'm more inspired by women like her and Sophia Loren over the Kardashians and J. Lo.

[roamyn]

24 minutes ago, RealHousewife said:

It's why despite my age, I'm more inspired by women like her and Sophia Loren over the Kardashians and J. Lo.

Shhhh....don't mention SL in this thread.  I've been thinking abt her and her age lately,  so now I'm worried.   LOL

[MissAlmond]

8 hours ago, willco said:

While it's not an easy movie to find, if you ever get the chance to watch "The Last of Sheila " which stars Raquel along with a bunch of notable names like James Coburn, James Mason, and Dyan Cannon , it's a fun movie to watch. And Anthony Perkins co-wrote it. 

TCM occasionally airs The Last of Sheila as well as my other Raquel Welch faves: The Three/Four Musketeers.  R.I.P. Ms. Welch. 

[Bethany]

1 hour ago, MissAlmond said:

my other Raquel Welch faves: The Three/Four Musketeers.  R.I.P. Ms. Welch. 

I'd forgotten she was in those!  If anyone doubts she could act these would soon set them straight!  She was wonderful in both these movies.

[GHScorpiosRule]

Raquel was hilarious in Legally Blonde.

[Spartan Girl]

2 hours ago, GHScorpiosRule said:

Raquel was hilarious in Legally Blonde.

LOL I forgot that was her in it.

Also loved this bit from her Muppet Show episode:

 

[AstridM]

14 hours ago, RealHousewife said:

Very sad news. RIP beautiful lady. I was aware of Raquel's age, but she still looked healthy and gorgeous, so I would have guessed she'd live closer to 90 or even 100. 

There are obviously many beautiful women in Hollywood, but the combination of natural, unique beauty and elegant sexiness of Raquel Welch is hard to find. It's why despite my age, I'm more inspired by women like her and Sophia Loren over the Kardashians and J. Lo.

The Kartrashians are the opposite of “inspiring,” imo. 

[WhitneyWhit]

Ms Welch was in a fantastically campy soap back in the 90s that aired for a short time on CBS called Central Park West. Her character was an obvious knock of Alexis Carrington but you could tell she had a blast with it. One scene involved her and Lauren Hutton just beating the crap out of each other in the Four Seasons pool. 

[BetterButter]

Bruce Willis Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, His Wife Emma Reveals: 'Condition Has Progressed'

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The Die Hard actor was previously diagnosed with aphasia, his family revealed in March 2022

 

[AgentRXS]

I was just coming to post about Bruce. So sad. It’s so hard to watch a loved one decline from dementia. Praying for strength for his family and friends as this horrible disease takes its course.

[Spartan Girl]

It isn’t surprising but that doesn’t make it any less horrible. It’s good that he’s got a strong support unit in his family at least.

[shapeshifter]

14 minutes ago, Spartan Girl said:

It isn’t surprising but that doesn’t make it any less horrible. It’s good that he’s got a strong support unit in his family at least.

And with his body of work, he will not be forgotten.

[Annber03]

That really sucks about Willis' condition. I'm so sorry to hear that .

[galaxygirl76]

3 hours ago, Spartan Girl said:

It isn’t surprising but that doesn’t make it any less horrible. It’s good that he’s got a strong support unit in his family at least.

It's great to see that they seem to have a truly blended family where Demi as the ex-wife is still part of things, especially now.

 

It's a horrible, horrible disease and I wish them nothing but the best. It is so hard to deal with as family to watch your loved one go through this. My dad described it as having to say goodbye twice(his mom had dementia), once when the mind starts to go and again when they pass away.

Edited February 17, 2023 by galaxygirl76

[Crashcourse]

On 2/15/2023 at 8:09 PM, Blergh said:

IMO, that doesn't take away from her having had a somewhat unconventional background and early life.

I never disputed that.  I just posted that I read about her on Wikipedia. 

[MissAlmond]

Actor Stella Stevens who starred in such films as Girls! Girls! Girls!, The Poseidon Adventure and The Nutty Professor has died, age 84.

https://deadline.com/2023/02/stella-stevens-dead-poseidon-adventure-elvis-presley-nutty-professor-1235263438/

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/stella-stevens-dead-nutty-professor-poseidon-adventure-1235526977/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stella-stevens-dead-nutty-professor-1235328909/

 

Edited February 17, 2023 by MissAlmond

[stonehaven]

That whole Raquel Welch episode of The Muppets is on Disney Plus. I watched it last night and loved every moment of it. I loved that Welch threw herself into the Muppet realm and was touched when even Fozzie Bear posted a tribute on Twitter to her.....

[Vermicious Knid]

Kyle Jacobs, songwriter and Kellie Pickler’s husband, dead at 49 from suicide.

Terrible thing, killed himself in their home. I never bought in to her schtick but I don't hate her.

[Blergh]

18 hours ago, MissAlmond said:

Actor Stella Stevens who starred in such films as Girls! Girls! Girls!, The Poseidon Adventure and The Nutty Professor has died, age 84.

https://deadline.com/2023/02/stella-stevens-dead-poseidon-adventure-elvis-presley-nutty-professor-1235263438/

https://variety.com/2023/film/news/stella-stevens-dead-nutty-professor-poseidon-adventure-1235526977/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/stella-stevens-dead-nutty-professor-1235328909/

 

As per wiki, Ms. Stevens had been born Estelle Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi but soon moved to Memphis where she met and married an electrician named Noble Stephens at age 16 and the two became parents to a son named Andrew when she was 17. The union ended a few years later and while studying in Memphis State University, Ms. Stevens did a theatrical version of the Marilyn Monroe movie Bus Stop which got her noticed and this would soon start her performing career. I can imagine that having borne Andrew at 17 and soon becoming his sole support, the two of them somewhat grew up together.

 Anyway, she  used a nickname for her given name and  the easier to spell version of her onetime marital surname  as her performing name(as would Andrew).   Her career lasted until the 2000's and she eventually found lasting companionship with rocker Bob Kulick . Tragically, she developed Alzheimer's Disease which eventually resulted in the sale of her longtime Hollywood home in 2016 with Mr. Kulick and her son Andrew agreeing for her to go into an assisted living facility.  Despite this devastating development, she and Mr. Kulick evidently maintained their bond until the latter's death from heart disease at age 70 in 2020 (though I wonder how much or even if she was told of his passing and whether she  understood it). Regardless, it was left to her surviving son Andrew  to make the announcement of her death. She also is survived three grandchildren from Andrew and his own 2nd onetime spouse.

RIP, Ms. Stevens and END Alzheimer's!

[jennifer6973]

5 hours ago, Blergh said:

As per wiki, Ms. Stevens had been born Estelle Eggleston in Yazoo City, Mississippi but soon moved to Memphis where she met and married an electrician named Noble Stephens at age 16 and the two became parents to a son named Andrew when she was 17. The union ended a few years later and while studying in Memphis State University, Ms. Stevens did a theatrical version of the Marilyn Monroe movie Bus Stop which got her noticed and this would soon start her performing career. I can imagine that having borne Andrew at 17 and soon becoming his sole support, the two of them somewhat grew up together.

 Anyway, she  used a nickname for her given name and  the easier to spell version of her onetime marital surname  as her performing name(as would Andrew).   Her career lasted until the 2000's and she eventually found lasting companionship with rocker Bob Kulick . Tragically, she developed Alzheimer's Disease which eventually resulted in the sale of her longtime Hollywood home in 2016 with Mr. Kulick and her son Andrew agreeing for her to go into an assisted living facility.  Despite this devastating development, she and Mr. Kulick evidently maintained their bond until the latter's death from heart disease at age 70 in 2020 (though I wonder how much or even if she was told of his passing and whether she  understood it). Regardless, it was left to her surviving son Andrew  to make the announcement of her death. She also is survived three grandchildren from Andrew and his own 2nd onetime spouse.

RIP, Ms. Stevens and END Alzheimer's!

Had a crush on Andrew when I was younger.  My condolences to him.

[BetterButter]

R.I.P. Gerald Fried, Emmy-winning composer of Star Trek's famous "fight music"

[Spartan Girl]

Oh, this hurts:

Richard Belzer dies at 78

Not Munch! He was the one that made SVU worth watching!

Edited February 19, 2023 by Spartan Girl