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Off topic: 唱歌吧......(Sing, Sing a Song...) Thread poster: Wenjer Leuschel (X)
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| Bosom Buddies | Sep 25, 2007 |
That "中秋祝福" by chance's friend from China reminded me of this great performance by Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur in the movie "Mame". I've posted a Youtube link before but it's no longer functional; so here's another one ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWAEqwc-F-c (Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur)
We'll always be bosom buddies
Friends, sisters, and pals
... See more That "中秋祝福" by chance's friend from China reminded me of this great performance by Lucille Ball and Bea Arthur in the movie "Mame". I've posted a Youtube link before but it's no longer functional; so here's another one ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWAEqwc-F-c (Lucille Ball, Bea Arthur)
We'll always be bosom buddies
Friends, sisters, and pals
We'll always be bosom buddies
If life should reject you
There's me to protect you
If I say that your tongue is vicious
If I call you uncouth
It's simply that who else but a bosom buddy
Will sit down and tell you the truth
Though now and again I'm aware that my candid opinion may sting
Though often my frank observation might scald
I've been meaning to tell you for years
You should keep your hair natural like mine
If I kept my hair natural like yours, I'd be bald
But darling
If I say that your sense of style's as far off as your youth
It's simply that who else but a bosom buddy
Will tell you the whole stinkin' truth
Each time that a critic has written your voice is the voice of a frog
Straight to your side to defend you I rush
You know that I'm there every time that the world makes an unkind remark
When they say "Vera Charles is the world's greatest lush!"
It hurts me
I'm thrilled by the style and wit of each jest that you make
It's bracing to trade quips with my bosom buddy
You Woolcott, you Benchley
You snake
I feel it's my duty to tell you it's time to adjust to your age
You try to be "Peg O' My Heart", when you're "Lady Macbeth"
Exactly how old are you, Vera? The truth!
How old do you think?
I'd say somewhere between forty and death
But sweetie
I'll always be Alice Toklas
If you'll be Gertrude Stein
And though I'll admit I've dished you
I've gossiped and gloated
But I'm so devoted
And if I say that sex and guts made you into a star
Remember that who else but a bosom buddy
Will tell you how rotten you are
Just turn to your bosom buddy
For aid and affection
For help and direction
For loyalty, love, and for sooth
Remember that who else but a bosom buddy
Will sit down and level
And give you the devil
Will sit down and tell you the truth
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Wenjer Leuschel (X)
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TOPIC STARTER | Well, what enemies do we need? | Sep 25, 2007 |
wherestip wrote:
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And if I say that sex and guts made you into a star
Remember that who else but a bosom buddy
Will tell you how rotten you are
Just turn to your bosom buddy
For aid and affection
For help and direction
For loyalty, love, and for sooth
Remember that who else but a bosom buddy
Will sit down and level
And give you the devil
Will sit down and tell you the truth
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Wenjer Leuschel (X)
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wherestip wrote:
That's pretty wild! 
That would definitely be a no no for the U.S. version of "So You Think You Can Dance". The performance is way too racy for prime time television, and is probably more befitting for what they call a "gentlemen's club" ... but for the clothes of course 
It's wild, indeed.
The prudent US protestants might not appreciate such performances. But what would they talk about in a gentlemen's club? I guess nothing. As a rule, the gentleman enjoys and keeps silent. (Der Gentleman genießt und schweigt.)
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| Dancing with the Stars | Sep 26, 2007 |
Wenjer Leuschel wrote:
wherestip wrote:
That's pretty wild!
That would definitely be a no no for the U.S. version of "So You Think You Can Dance". The performance is way too racy for prime time television, and is probably more befitting for what they call a "gentlemen's club" ... but for the clothes of course
It's wild, indeed.
The prudent US protestants might not appreciate such performances. But what would they talk about in a gentlemen's club? I guess nothing. As a rule, the gentleman enjoys and keeps silent. (Der Gentleman genießt und schweigt.)
Well, now I'm not too sure anymore.
Just now while doing some work at home, I had the TV on tuned into ABC's "Dancing with the Stars". One of the celebrities Albert Reed performed a Cha Cha with his dance partner that had the judges all hot and bothered to say the least. I missed most of the dancing, but did hear all the oohin' and aahin' from the judges
And If past seasons are any guide, the clip will be on Youtube eventually.
BTW, here in the U. S., a gentlemen's club is another name for a strip joint. It's no longer your good ol' boy's hifalutin, stuffy country club.
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TOPIC STARTER | A Bit of Latin American History with Reggaeton | Sep 26, 2007 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujTljMMyt0o&mode=related&search=
Steven,
The above link is a bit of Latin American History summarized with a piece of Reggaeton. Quite a nice one. You see, there is always a reason why a certain culture develops a certain type of dance with music. There is surely a reason that belly dance comes from Middle East. Pity ... See more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujTljMMyt0o&mode=related&search=
Steven,
The above link is a bit of Latin American History summarized with a piece of Reggaeton. Quite a nice one. You see, there is always a reason why a certain culture develops a certain type of dance with music. There is surely a reason that belly dance comes from Middle East. Pity that I am not an orientalist enough to understand the ground.
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Here's some plot background that eventually led up to the musical number of "Bosom Buddies" in "Mame". It's really hilarious IMO, but I don't expect everyone to agree since humor could be very culture-dependent. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfrgq6xW7ZM
BTW, this thread started by Wenj... See more Here's some plot background that eventually led up to the musical number of "Bosom Buddies" in "Mame". It's really hilarious IMO, but I don't expect everyone to agree since humor could be very culture-dependent.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfrgq6xW7ZM
BTW, this thread started by Wenjer would always be appreciated.
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http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6106871231468548008
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=565708794817004543
歌唱祖国
1．五星红旗迎风飘扬，
胜利歌声多么响亮；
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
越过高山，越过平原，
跨过奔腾的黄河长江；
宽广美丽的土地，
是我们亲爱的家乡，
英雄的人民站起来了！
我们团结友爱坚强如钢。
２．五星红旗迎风飘扬，
胜利歌声多么响亮；
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
我们勤劳，我们勇敢，
独立自由是我们的理想；
我们战胜了多少苦难，才得到今天的解放！
我们爱和平，我们爱家乡，
谁敢侵犯我们就叫他死亡！
３．五得红旗迎风飘扬，
胜利歌声多么响亮，
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
东方太阳，正在升起，
人民共和国正在成长；
我们领袖毛泽东，
指引着前进的方向。
我们的生活天天向上，
我们的前途万丈光芒。
４．五星红旗迎风飘扬，
胜利歌声多么响亮；
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
歌唱我们亲爱的祖国，
从今走向繁荣富强。
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长江之歌（电视剧《话说长江》主题歌）
（1=bB 王世光曲 胡宏伟填词）
你从雪山走来，春潮是你的丰采；
你向东海奔去，惊涛是你的气概，
你用甘甜的乳汁，哺育各族儿女；
你用健美的臂膀，挽起高山大海，
我们赞美长江，你是无... See more http://www.cnredgm.com/yp20/cjzg.swf
长江之歌（电视剧《话说长江》主题歌）
（1=bB 王世光曲 胡宏伟填词）
你从雪山走来，春潮是你的丰采；
你向东海奔去，惊涛是你的气概，
你用甘甜的乳汁，哺育各族儿女；
你用健美的臂膀，挽起高山大海，
我们赞美长江，你是无穷的源泉；
我们依恋长江，你有母亲的情怀。
你从远古走来，巨浪荡涤着尘埃；
你向未来奔去，涛声回荡在天外，
你用纯洁的清流，灌溉花的国土；
你用磅礴的力量，推动新的时代，
我们赞美长江，你是无穷的源泉；
我们依恋长江，你有母亲的情怀。
啊 长江 啊 长江
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