Topic: DJT LEKNT LAKEUT EIT EH (Read 86872 times)

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #270 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:17:40 PM »

Quote from: George on October 04, 2007, 05:15:02 PM

Both the Angela Lansbury/George Hearn and Patti LuPone/George Hearn versions were taped for PBS broadcast and are available on DVD. You could also check your local library to see if they have copies, or if not, you might be able to get it through Interlibrary Loan.

Checking ODIN right now...

Tomovoz · « **Reply #271 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:18:54 PM »

Avoid the Patti version! Although an improved performance from the one recorded in New York (on CD), she is still "all over the place".

I know you're a fan George but the perfomance is little better than acceptable IMHO. I prefer her performance in Candide where she really performed as herself - and did it well - for laughs.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #272 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:21:17 PM »

There were references to gaelic in "Dance of The Vampires".

(Oh Never mind!).. FJL is not here.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #273 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:21:32 PM »

As for Amy's Bread Monkey Cake vs. Hummingbird Cake, well...

Monkey Cake has walnuts. Hummingbird Cake has pecans. (That one recipe stating that either one works and that they taste the same... Umm.. No.

) Hummingbird Cake tends to be a bit more "spicier" in my experience. Magnolia Bakery will sometimes feature Hummingbird Cake and/or Hummingbird Cake Cupcakes, and it's definitely different from Amy's Bread Monkey Cake. Just sayin'...

George · « **Reply #274 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:23:02 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on October 04, 2007, 05:18:54 PM

Avoid the Patti version! Although an improved performance from the one recorded in New York (on CD), she is still "all over the place".

I know you're a fan George but the perfomance is little better than acceptable IMHO. I prefer her performance in Candide where she really performed as herself - and did it well - for laughs.

I know several people who share your opinion, Tom.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #275 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:23:09 PM »

Tom,

Have you seen the documentary called THE BLOOD IS STRONG or STORY OF ENGLISH?

td · « **Reply #276 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on October 04, 2007, 05:18:54 PM

Avoid the Patti version! Although an improved performance from the one recorded in New York (on CD), she is still "all over the place".

I know you're a fan George but the perfomance is little better than acceptable IMHO. I prefer her performance in Candide where she really performed as herself - and did it well - for laughs.

I agree with DR tomovoz, though the Patti version does have Victoria Clark's Beggar Woman, rather than Audra McDonald's - there are some who would consider that a plus. The dvd of Patti's does also boast a rather rich, booming DTS soundtrack.

td · « **Reply #277 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:24:32 PM »

Quote from: George on October 04, 2007, 05:23:02 PM

I know several people who share your opinion, Tom.

You must know me.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #278 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:25:28 PM »

I have also seen an interesting documentary many years ago done by the BBC Scotland, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Wales and I believe ZDF (Germany) called THE CELTS

Tomovoz · « **Reply #279 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:25:37 PM »

"Story of English" I have seen.

and I still like the Henry Higgins line!

"In America they haven't used it for years"

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #280 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:25:50 PM »

love the sound of bagpipes..

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #281 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:25:50 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on October 04, 2007, 05:21:17 PM

There were references to gaelic in "Dance of The Vampires".

(Oh Never mind!).. FJL is not here.

Well, I get it. I think.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #282 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:26:42 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on October 04, 2007, 05:25:37 PM

"Story of English" I have seen.

and I still like the Henry Higgins line!

"In America they haven't used it for years"

I taped it the last time it aired on the local public telly station.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #283 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:28:13 PM »

Of course the line was written by an American who didn't know his "hung" from his "hanged" so I guess there is not much creedence to the line.

Jane · « **Reply #284 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:30:56 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2007, 05:21:32 PM

As for Amy's Bread Monkey Cake vs. Hummingbird Cake, well...

Monkey Cake has walnuts. Hummingbird Cake has pecans. (That one recipe stating that either one works and that they taste the same... Umm.. No. ) Hummingbird Cake tends to be a bit more "spicier" in my experience. Magnolia Bakery will sometimes feature Hummingbird Cake and/or Hummingbird Cake Cupcakes, and it's definitely different from Amy's Bread Monkey Cake. Just sayin'...

But the Monkey Cake at Amy's has pecans...?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #285 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:31:12 PM »

Story of English had some interesting discussions on how english developed and on the different dialects and groups today.

I also like Bill Bryson's book on the topic.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #286 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:34:37 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 04, 2007, 05:30:56 PM

But the Monkey Cake at Amy's has pecans...?

Hmm.. I thought they always tasted and looked like walnuts, but their website say pecans... Hmm... Well, in any case... Monkey Cake does not taste like Hummingbird Cake. And vice versa.

George · « **Reply #287 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:35:54 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on October 04, 2007, 05:34:37 PM

....Monkey Cake does not taste like Hummingbird Cake. And vice versa.

Not that there's anything wrong with that!

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #288 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:36:14 PM »

I should consult with DR Jason since he's a Hummingbird Cake aficionado - and he was the one who pointed out to me that the Magnolia Bakery's Hummingbird Cake had pecans as opposed to walnuts.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #289 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:36:40 PM »

"Hummingbird" (the Song by Frankie Laine and others) is now in my head.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #290 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:37:34 PM »

Of course I should be thankful it is not Tiny Tim's version of "Mickey the Monkey" that is there.

td · « **Reply #291 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:39:00 PM »

Quote from: DakotaCelt on October 04, 2007, 05:25:50 PM

love the sound of bagpipes..

If you had worked at Carnegie Mellon University for over a decade and a half, you might not. . . .

Ginny · « **Reply #292 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:42:16 PM »

We are in for the night, after a lovlier than lovely dinner at Hourglass Tavern on 46th St. with Doug and Jon.

Would y'all like to know what's in the refrigerator here at the apartment?

Jane · « **Reply #293 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:43:18 PM »

I will have to ask Craig about the bagpipes, we didn't hear any when I was there.

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #294 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:45:13 PM »

This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #295 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:45:41 PM »

Yes, we drove all day to see autumn leaves, and it rained on us.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #296 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:45:48 PM »

DR Ginny - Monkey Cake?

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #297 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:46:30 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on October 04, 2007, 05:45:13 PM

This morning I went for a walk, and this is what I saw:

Beautiful picture Laura...

td · « **Reply #298 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:49:10 PM »

Quote from: Jane on October 04, 2007, 05:43:18 PM

I will have to ask Craig about the bagpipes, we didn't hear any when I was there.

Perhaps there are no more bagpipe majors.

Traditionally, the pipers will play at home football games as well as commencement. . .

td · « **Reply #299 on:** October 04, 2007, 05:50:15 PM »

DR DearReaderLaura, you and your camera are geniuses!

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