Who dissed burt?
Moderator: mark
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marko
Who dissed burt?
At the Charlotte concert (and perhaps others), Burt mentioned that one very famous internationally known singer listened to a few bars of one of his early demo records in the 50's, stopped it, and said "what else do you have?" She dismissed him and it hurt. He indicated that he is still known and she isn't. Any ideas who this story is about?
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newhere
Perhaps you'll get the answer I didn't. Did you enjoy the show marko?-
ron
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Guest
Connie and Burt
Regarding Connie Francis' rejection of Burt's songs.. At the time,
you must remember that Burt was writing very different songs,
a style unique and different.(unusual melody leaps,time signature deviations,etc.) I'm sure Connie was not used to that
and was more familiar with the 1920's style of ballads, of which
she recorded. Nor were Burt's songs really rock and roll, such as Stupid Cupid, Lipstick On Your Collar,etc. most of them being moderato ballads.
It was unfortunate for both of them, as Connie AND Burt could have had some great hit records togther!
you must remember that Burt was writing very different songs,
a style unique and different.(unusual melody leaps,time signature deviations,etc.) I'm sure Connie was not used to that
and was more familiar with the 1920's style of ballads, of which
she recorded. Nor were Burt's songs really rock and roll, such as Stupid Cupid, Lipstick On Your Collar,etc. most of them being moderato ballads.
It was unfortunate for both of them, as Connie AND Burt could have had some great hit records togther!
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alvina2758
RE: Burt dissed
I always heard it was Connie Francis. oops forgot to login lol. I am wondering how she could have taken one look at this man and been anything but kind no matter what she thought of the paticular recording. The most insecure people sometimes abuse their little power trip. Seeing her in later years she became rather bizarre looking.
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gabba
in fact...
in fact she had serious mental problems in the seventies due to a body violence from a fan...and she did'nt complete ricover from that...by the way his real name is Concetta Franconero from italian parents and probably i'm quite close to her talent because i'm italian too...bye to all guys and dolls of the forum
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GehVorbei
She performed this spring on German television network ARD in one of the huge Saturday night primetime musical variety shows we still have in this country. Though she was pretty heavy she sounded very good and came across every bit the huge star she once also was in this country and she got a great reception from the crowd. Like in many other European countries the state-owned networks here cater very much to a family crowd that includes much older target audiences than in the US. So much of the musical entertainment here on the weekend is like it was maybe on The Tonight Show 20 years ago. So you´ll see Petula Clark and Madonna, Mireille Matthieu and Justin Timberlake perform live on the same show.
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Ron
Considering the fact that the networks continue to lose audience share as a result of higher quality entertainment and news programs provided by the cable networks - perhaps the timing is right to bring back the variety shows of the 50's 60's & 70's. I realize they failed in previous attempts to do so; however so many young people today are into the music and comedy television programs of yesterday.
Certainly worth a try! For starters may I suggest a weekend variety program emanating from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York where David Letterman tapes his late night talk show. Are you listening CBS???
Certainly worth a try! For starters may I suggest a weekend variety program emanating from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York where David Letterman tapes his late night talk show. Are you listening CBS???
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tom from staten island