Very poignant for me as my parents watched his TV showwhen I was a child. I remember his famous, "And good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are". Thanks for the memory!
I remember that too. I read that it was a reference to his first wife, though there have been thoughts that it was about a restaurant owner in Calabash.
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I love that song! Thankyou, Nan.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased you liked it. BTW, I figured out that it is Safari that blocks my comments to you. Will be trying Chrome and Firefox.
DeleteI shared this song on a facebook page. Love this song. One of my favorite months - my birthday month!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds! :<) Was it JD's version?
DeleteAre you a Virgo or Libra??
I haven't heard this song in ages, Nan. How nice to hear it today.
ReplyDeleteRabbit, riabbit.
And to you! I now think of you on the first of each month. :<)
DeleteAwwwww. Jimmy Durante always brings tears to my eyes somehow, especially this song. thank you Nan.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean.
DeleteI have not heard this in years. Now that I have reached the September, or even the October of my life it is more poignant. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNah, October's not for a long time yet!
DeleteVery poignant for me as my parents watched his TV showwhen I was a child. I remember his famous, "And good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are". Thanks for the memory!
ReplyDeleteI remember that too. I read that it was a reference to his first wife, though there have been thoughts that it was about a restaurant owner in Calabash.
DeleteWhat a wonderful old song. I had forgotten it. A nice trip down memory lane. Happy September.
ReplyDeleteIt really is wonderful.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this wonderful memory of childhood. I've always loved the song and his version of it. September is a favorite month of mine.
Jean
He really did have a way with a song that made you feel like it was 'his.'
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