musicians & who gets the girls??

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In a message dated 4/14/0 11:49:51 AM, TROMBAEDU (at) aol(dot)com writes:

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<<  Why is it that no one plays the triangle in Klezmer bands, and if they 
did, would they getr the girls? >>

Keep in mind the famous story about Roy Eldridge. Roy was originally a 
Drummer. After one gig, while he was still packing up the kit, all the sax 
and trumpet players were leaving with the girls, even the one who had her 
eyes on him.  >>

Keeping in line with this thread. (kind of long, but worth it)

A very good friend told me this story. His name was Billy Johnson and he was 
in what is considered the first "crossover (Rhythm & Blues) super group", The 
Moonglows.
Back in the 50's, you could see the top 7 or 8 rock & roll acts on one bill 
for about $1.50 to $2.00. There would also be lesser artists at the bottom of 
the bill (I have an add for one which states in tiny print "...and 
introducing Paul Anka. 
Since there were so many acts on one show, there was always a comic on the 
bill so that the house band could take a break. Many times the comic wouldn't 
even get any billing at all.
After the shows, there were parties where all the big artists would entertain 
and, naturally, there would be a lot of ladies that wanted to hang out with 
them since they were very famous. The comic was generally not asked to party 
since the ladies only wanted to hang with the singers. Billy was a very 
friendly guy and loved everybody. He would always make it a point to make the 
comic and other "lesser" artists feel welcome, and would many times, invite 
them to the party over the objections of the Singers.
Many of these acts would go on extensive tours for a period of weeks as a 
unit. One particular comic was somehow always overlooked, except by Billy, 
who always took him along. Even though the comic's career didn't look like it 
would ever take off, Billy stayed in touch with him over the next couple of 
years.
All of a sudden, the comic's career soared like a rocket. He never forgot 
Billy's kindness, and made him his road manager. The comic's name...Flip Wilso
n!

So you see, even the comic can draw the girls.  Do you think that's why 
Sinatra hung out with Don Rickles???  
Sorry, but I had to find a Jewish connection to post to the List

Simon
Hatikvah Music
Yiddish & Rhythm & Blues Trivia

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