Drew Saunders
May 18th, 2008, 02:23 PM
> To commemorate her birthday , actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a
> special appearance at Manhattan 's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit
> of the AARP.
> One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favourite Things' from
> the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'.
> Here are the lyrics she used:
> (Sing It!) - If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!!
> Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
> Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
> Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> Cadillacs and cataracts ,and hearing aids and glasses,
> Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
> Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
> When the knees go bad,
> I simply remember my favorite things,
> And then I don't feel so bad.
> Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
> No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
> Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
> Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
> And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
> When we remember our favorite things.
> When the joints ache, When the hips break,
> When the eyes grow dim,
> Then I remember the great life I've had,
> And then I don't feel so bad.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> >
> > > > >> >
> Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over
> four minutes and repeated encores. Please share Ms.
> Andrews' clever wit and humor with others who would appreciate
> it
I do not know what or who the AARP is/are but who cares...
smile and don't forget to sing along!!!!!!
Drew
> special appearance at Manhattan 's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit
> of the AARP.
> One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favourite Things' from
> the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'.
> Here are the lyrics she used:
> (Sing It!) - If you sing it, its especially hysterical!!!
> Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting,
> Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings,
> Bundles of magazines tied up in string,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> Cadillacs and cataracts ,and hearing aids and glasses,
> Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
> Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
> When the knees go bad,
> I simply remember my favorite things,
> And then I don't feel so bad.
> Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
> No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
> Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
> These are a few of my favorite things.
> Back pain, confused brains and no need for sinnin',
> Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
> And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
> When we remember our favorite things.
> When the joints ache, When the hips break,
> When the eyes grow dim,
> Then I remember the great life I've had,
> And then I don't feel so bad.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> >
> > > > >> >
> Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over
> four minutes and repeated encores. Please share Ms.
> Andrews' clever wit and humor with others who would appreciate
> it
I do not know what or who the AARP is/are but who cares...
smile and don't forget to sing along!!!!!!
Drew