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"With this wine and with this music, How can anything be clear? Let’s wait and see, it may just be The perfect year."
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by D. Black & C. Hampton | |
| Sung by Joe Gillis [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the world premiere theatrical production of "Sunset Boulevard," Adelphi Theatre, London, England, 1993. | ||
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(Nominated for an Emmy for 1997-98) | |
| This is the main title theme music for the TV series "Nothing Sacred." Congratulations to Mark Isham for his Emmy nomination for this beautiful choral piece! | ||
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"I said, that's life. THAT'S LIFE Ain't as funny as it may seem, Some people get their kicks Stompin' on a dream."
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| Sung by Father Ray [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Episode #5 ("Roman Catholic Holiday"), October 16, 1997. | ||
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"I bind to myself today God's power to guide me, God's might to uphold me, God's power to teach me, God's eye to watch over me, God's ear to hear me."
(Written After St. Patrick's Death) | |
| Prayed by Father Ray (KEVIN ANDERSON) in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Episode #6 ("Spirit And Substance"), October 23, 1997. | ||
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"What if we celebrated Christmas like the first one? No expectations, no plans. Just like Joseph and Mary." | |
| Pondered by Father Ray [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Episode #11 ("Hodie Christus Natus Est"), December 18, 1997. This episode begins and ends with Father Ray pensively twirling a Christmas ornament. Producer David Manson describes this ornament as a symbol - a rembrance of things past - just like the "Rosebud" sled in "Citizen Kane." | ||
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"The snow is snowing The wind is blowing But I can weather the storm Why do I care how much it may storm I've got my love to keep me warm"
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| Sung by Billie Holiday in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Episode #15 ("The Coldest Night Of The Year"), March 14, 1998. This last show of the series begins with a vintage jazz tune, just as the first episode did with a blues ballad by Nina Simone (see below). Perhaps this song is a personal favorite of series star KEVIN ANDERSON, who is reputed to be a jazz lover! | ||
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"I want a little sugar in my bowl I want a little sweetness down in my soul I could stand some lovin'..."
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| Sung by Nina Simone in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Pilot Episode ("Proofs For The Existence Of God"), September 18, 1997. Clearly a priest of eclectic musical tastes (including Baptist choir music!), Father Ray [KEVIN ANDERSON] plays Simone's soulful tunes while shaving. This song opens the series. | ||
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"O res mirabilis: manducat Dominum Pauper, serv..." ["O wondrous gift indeed! The poor and lowly may Upon their Lord and Master feed."]
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| Sung by Father Ray [KEVIN ANDERSON] and Joe Keneally [JOHN CULLUM] in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," Episode #3 ("Mixed Blessings"), October 2, 1997. | ||
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"If you were smart, you would keep on walking Out of my life as fast as you can. I'm not the one you should pin your hopes on. You're falling for the wrong kind of man. This is crazy. You know we should call it a day. Sound advice, great advice, let's throw it away. I can't control all the things I'm feeling. I haven't got a prayer. If I'm a fool, well I'm too much in love to care."
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by D. Black & C. Hampton | |
| Sung by Joe Gillis [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the world premiere theatrical production of "Sunset Boulevard," Adelphi Theatre, London, England, 1993. Pictured with Betty Schaefer [ACTRESS NAME UNKNOWN] in the tryout version of "Sunset Boulevard," Sydmonton Festival, Newbury, England, 1992. MEREDITH BRAUN would go on to play Betty's role in the world premiere. | ||
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"Let me take you back six months I was at the bottom of the barrel."
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by D. Black & C. Hampton | |
| Sung by Joe Gillis [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the world premiere theatrical production of "Sunset Boulevard," Adelphi Theatre, London, England, 1993. | ||
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"Sunset Boulevard, twisting boulevard Secretive and rich, a little scary. Sunset Boulevard, tempting boulevard Waiting there to swallow the unwary."
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics by D. Black & C. Hampton | |
| Sung by Joe Gillis [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the world premiere theatrical production of "Sunset Boulevard," Adelphi Theatre, London, England, 1993. Pictured with Norma Desmond [PATTI LUPONE]. | ||
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"Here come the Jets - yeah! And we're gonna be - yeah! Be-dabba-doo, dabba-doo, dabba-doo, deh!"
Music by Leonard Bernstein Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | |
| Sung by Ben Woodward [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the motion picture "Sleeping With The Enemy, 1991. | ||
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"My feet took a walk In heavenly grass All day while the sky shone clear as glass." | |
| Sung by Val Xavier [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the motion picture "Orpheus Descending," 1989. | ||
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"The cabin was cozy. Hollyhocks grew right by the door." | |
| Sung by Val Xavier [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the motion picture "Orpheus Descending," 1989. Pictured with Lady (VANESSA REDGRAVE, left) and Jabe Torrance (BRAD SULLIVAN, right), the latter who would co-star with ANDERSON as a fellow priest in the TV series "Nothing Sacred," nearly a decade later. | ||
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"If I had the wings of an angel..." | |
| Sung by Phillip [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the motion picture "Orphans," 1987. Pictured with Treat [MATTHEW MODINE, left]. | ||
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"Old MacDonald had a farm, Ee i ee i oh!" | |
| Sung by Phillip [KEVIN ANDERSON] in the motion picture "Orphans," 1987. Pictured with Harold [ALBERT FINNEY, right]. | ||
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All motion pictures mentioned above are available for rental. "Orphans" and "Orpheus Descending" may be obtained from Reel. The world premiere soundtrack of "Sunset Boulevard" is available for purchase from Amazon Books. Be sure to ask for the London cast recording!
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Thanks for being my guest since November 15, 1997.
