On last night’s SNL, guest host Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Kate McKinnon, belted out their rendition of My Favorite Things, by Rogers and Hammerstein. All I can say is it’s perfect for 2020.
Because this beloved song lends itself so perfectly to this s**t year, here’s another sly take on it.
And finally, here’s the incomparable Julie Andrews version.
Hammerstein was such a great poet! I was standing in the wings working a Julie Andrews’ concert when she talked about him and I felt a wetness in my eyes. And then she sang this as only she could and I reached for the handkerchief.
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Don, you should write a book sharing all your theater experiences!
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In a small way, I am doing it bit by bit in my blog. I think I have over 75 blog post in ‘Stage Hand’ section of my blog, hopefully with more to come.
am glad you enjoy them, Kim.
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I recently watched the Sound of Music with my granddaughter and I can not get the music out of my mind. It’s hypnotic, weighty, profound, and charming. C
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It’s a movie I rewatch every year Cheryl.
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Not available in Canada. Too bad.
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Noooooooooooo!😱
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My mum played Maria in a big stage version, sang just as beautifully as Ms.Andrews, though I am a leetle bit biased. Loved seeing that one, skipped the parody 🤣
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I remember you telling me that. How wonderful! I wish you had a video or audio of her singing.
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ME too!
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Kristen Wiig is always a treat when she hosts. Her deep repertoire of original characters never disappoints.
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I always get excited when I hear she’ll be hosting Tony.
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SNL is always entertaining chuq
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They are.
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I like the originals better…but all are pretty darn funny. chuq
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The parody lyrics were clever, but as you know, SOM is not one of my favourite films. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I know. Sigh.🙃
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I just loved this, Kim! The SNL skit was hilarious, and of course there is nothing better than the real song. Rogers and Hammerstein are the best. I treasure every musical and can sing all the words to the songs. Sigh!
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My Favorite Things is one of my all time, er, favorite classics, and usually I’m all “Hands off” but this was brilliant!
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😀
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