"How do you solve a Problem Like Maria"

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:51 pm

Not if she is singing "Shout"---that's for sure!!

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:05 pm

Saw it in Woolies today, hesitated, but was obviously recorded in a studio. Also on Amazon at Â£8.99
Nice picture of Connie...

Oh the bad news is Marian she does sing "Shout on it although AWL afterwards really wondered why he chose that awful song.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Oct 09, 2006 10:18 pm

Hi Lena and Harry---Just checked out Amazon--that is a lovely pic of Connie on the front---and at least she does not have to dress in orange any more!!!

Some of the tracks sound good---but "Shout"---no, I do not think so.

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:50 am

Yes the orange dress, the hair, plus the eye shadow was all a mistake in the make up department.
They should have got some tips from Danny La Rue.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:35 am

Just seen the advert for Connie on GMTV---a really bad background---supposedly meant to represent "The Sound of Music".

I think it would have been much better if she had stuck to songs from the shows--I might have considered buying it--but "Shout" sticks out like a sore thumb!!! Sorry Connie---it's not "Maybe, this time"---but "Maybe, next time"

Marian

Hilary · Post by **Hilary** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 10:04 am

Hi All,

I listened to the album chart run down on Radio 2 last night.
Connie's new CD, "My favourite things" has entered the UK chart at number 14. That's good news isn't it? Radio 2 also played a song from it which was also good - it was probably one of the only songs played last night that you could actually hear all of the words too! Other than Razorlight that is.
Yes Paul they are GOOD aren't they!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 11:14 am

Hi Hilary---good news to hear that Connies cd is doing well---that will help her with "Maria" I'm sure--build up her confidence etc.

Marian

jon · Post by **jon** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 2:31 pm

Pleased to see Connie's album is doing well, though I don't intend buying it.

I have heard so much now from various quarters about how good Razorlight are that I feel I must now go out and buy their album. I did like their early hit single called, I think, "Golden Touch", so this augurs well.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 5:31 pm

That is a very good chart placement for Connie Fisher. Thanks for mentioning Razorlight, Hilary. Johnny Burrell does have excellent diction. I just looked at the other top 20 albums and I would have to include Snow Patrol, Luther Vandross, and Muse as other albums where you can understand the words.

Yes, Jon, you should consider buying the Razorlight album. It's currently my fourth favourite album of 2006, behind Snow Patrol's Eyes Open, Matt Monro's Heart Of The Man, and The Magic Numbers debut album. You should definitely own these three albums as well.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 1:28 am

Have you bought "Heart of the Man" Paul?? I thought you were buying in in November at HMV

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:53 pm

Robert - I bought Heart Of The Man at the Hounslow HMV on the 5th of August. I will buy The Rare Monro on November 17.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:30 pm

Well, here we are discussing "Maria" again--I have just seen on Teletext that Simon Shepherd is leaving his role as Captain von Trapp in "The Sound of Music "---just 9 days before it is due to open !!!

Teletext just said that it "Was not working out"!!!

What next, I wonder???

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:00 am

Marian, we have also seen that Simon Shepherd has pulled out, apparently all amicably

and Alexander Hanson is to take on the role
of Vonn Trapp. He appeared in "Aspects Of Love" not that his name rings any bells.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 9:52 am

The reason for Simon Shepherd leaving, given in the Express this morning is "creative differences" !!

Marian

Hilary · Post by **Hilary** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:59 am

Hi All,

It is sad that this has happened. Apparently he has to learn ALL of the words before Thursday! Good luck to the man and I hope all goes well for the show!