Charlotte Rae's Solo Album CD - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

mizpink · 10-13-2006, 10:15 PM

This is soooo cool. I cannot wait to get a copy of it. It's a must for all Rae fans

Check: http://www.psclassics.com/ for more info.
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We had previously announced our CD release of Charlotte Rae’s much-loved 1955 solo album, SONGS I TAUGHT MY MOTHER, over at our nonprofit site, but as it turns out, we’ll be releasing it here instead. Street date is November 14th, but as always, we'll be going on sale a little early here at PS Classics.

For those unfamiliar with Charlotte’s glorious career, the Tony- and Emmy-nominated actress, best known today for her role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life, delighted audiences in the 1950’s with her performances as Mrs. Peachum in the famed 1954 production of the Threepenny Opera and two years later as Mammy Yokum in Li’l Abner. She has maintained strong ties to the theatre throughout her prolific television and film career, receiving Tony nominations for her roles in Pickwick and Morning, Noon and Night and an Obie nomination for her appearance in Terrence McNally’s Whiskey. Her most recent New York appearance was in this year’s Encores! production of 70, Girls, 70, where her rendition of “Go Visit Your Grandmother” brought down the house.

SONGS I TAUGHT MY MOTHER was a classic of its time, showcasing Charlotte in a delightful and novel album composed almost entirely of specialty material. In addition to selections written especially for her (including Sheldon Harnick’s “Backer’s Audition” and “Gabor the Merrier” and Marc Blitzstein’s “Modest Maid”), it features songs by Cole Porter (“When I Was a Little Cuckoo”), Vernon Duke (“Summer Is a-Comin’ In” and “The Sea-Gull and the Ea-Gull”), and John Latouche (“A Nail in the Horseshoe”), as well as the more familiar “Why Can’t I?” by Rodgers and Hart.

JO jr · 10-13-2006, 11:03 PM

YEAH, I WAS READING ABOUT IT, AND WILL HAVE TO GET IT.

I WAS HOPING TO BE ABLE TO HEAR A CLIP, THOUGH, BUT TO NO AVAIL.

INCIDENTALLY, IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT CHARLOTTE LOOKED LIKE IN THE 60'S, THERE'S A COMMERCIAL ON MY "FACTS" VIDEO THREAD. SHE'S IN THE SHOWER, AND SINGS A LITTLE. IT'S CUTE

blairmusica · 10-17-2006, 08:53 PM

this is by far the scariest message thread I have ever seen. This blows the "Exorcist" message board away! YIKES?> Kidding, I'm sureCharlotte's cd is sweet.

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 10-19-2006, 12:04 AM

I have the record.

It's grand.
I made a tape of it so I could listen to it in my car.

And it's just fabulous. People just DON'T do stuff like that, anymore.

It's a nightclub act on CD!!!

JNSBSB · 10-19-2006, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsGarrettRocksMySocks

I have the record.

It's grand.
I made a tape of it so I could listen to it in my car.

And it's just fabulous. People just DON'T do stuff like that, anymore.

It's a nightclub act on CD!!!

You mean actors/actresses that have sang and released an album?

Let's see.....

-Kevin Bacon(during the late 90's)

-Bruce Willis(when he was first married to Demi Moore)

-Mike Meyers(during his Austin Powers days)

-Amy Jo Johnson(in 2000 or 2001 and ready to release another album sometime soon.)

-Lisa Whelchel(during the 80's)

DOPEY85xxx · 10-22-2006, 08:58 PM

good for her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-13-2006, 10:15 PM	#1
mizpink i heart charlotte Occasional Poster Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 14	Charlotte Rae's Solo Album CD This is soooo cool. I cannot wait to get a copy of it. It's a must for all Rae fans Check: http://www.psclassics.com/ for more info. -------------------------------------------- We had previously announced our CD release of Charlotte Rae’s much-loved 1955 solo album, SONGS I TAUGHT MY MOTHER, over at our nonprofit site, but as it turns out, we’ll be releasing it here instead. Street date is November 14th, but as always, we'll be going on sale a little early here at PS Classics. For those unfamiliar with Charlotte’s glorious career, the Tony- and Emmy-nominated actress, best known today for her role as Mrs. Garrett on The Facts of Life, delighted audiences in the 1950’s with her performances as Mrs. Peachum in the famed 1954 production of the Threepenny Opera and two years later as Mammy Yokum in Li’l Abner. She has maintained strong ties to the theatre throughout her prolific television and film career, receiving Tony nominations for her roles in Pickwick and Morning, Noon and Night and an Obie nomination for her appearance in Terrence McNally’s Whiskey. Her most recent New York appearance was in this year’s Encores! production of 70, Girls, 70, where her rendition of “Go Visit Your Grandmother” brought down the house. SONGS I TAUGHT MY MOTHER was a classic of its time, showcasing Charlotte in a delightful and novel album composed almost entirely of specialty material. In addition to selections written especially for her (including Sheldon Harnick’s “Backer’s Audition” and “Gabor the Merrier” and Marc Blitzstein’s “Modest Maid”), it features songs by Cole Porter (“When I Was a Little Cuckoo”), Vernon Duke (“Summer Is a-Comin’ In” and “The Sea-Gull and the Ea-Gull”), and John Latouche (“A Nail in the Horseshoe”), as well as the more familiar “Why Can’t I?” by Rodgers and Hart.

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10-22-2006, 08:58 PM	#6
DOPEY85xxx People really Suck! Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 20, 2006 Location: United States Baby!! Posts: 340	good for her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
	__________________ OOOOOh you're in trouble !!!!!!!!!!!!! Life is like a box of Chocolates Go Buccaneers !!!

10-13-2006, 11:03 PM	#2
JO jr Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2005 Posts: 1,249	YEAH, I WAS READING ABOUT IT, AND WILL HAVE TO GET IT. I WAS HOPING TO BE ABLE TO HEAR A CLIP, THOUGH, BUT TO NO AVAIL. INCIDENTALLY, IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT CHARLOTTE LOOKED LIKE IN THE 60'S, THERE'S A COMMERCIAL ON MY "FACTS" VIDEO THREAD. SHE'S IN THE SHOWER, AND SINGS A LITTLE. IT'S CUTE

10-17-2006, 08:53 PM	#3
blairmusica Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 100	this is by far the scariest message thread I have ever seen. This blows the "Exorcist" message board away! YIKES?> Kidding, I'm sureCharlotte's cd is sweet.