While out to dinner with my wife last night, a tune came over the restaurant's sound system that took me back in time.

It was the title tune from the Broadway musical...



...Guys and Dolls

When you see a guy reach for stars in the sky
You can bet that he's doing it for some doll.
When you spot a John waiting out in the rain
Chances are he's insane as only a John can be for a Jane.
When you meet a gent paying all kinds of rent
For a flat that could flatten the Taj Mahal.
Call it sad, call it funny.
But it's better than even money
That the guy's only doing it for some doll.


Other tunes from this record that stick in my memory...

Fugue for Tinhorns
The Oldest Established
A Bushel and a Peck
Adelaide's Lament
Luck Be a Lady
Sue Me
Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat
Marry the Man Today

...This record was part of my Dad's collection and have fond memories of hearing it as a kid.

This musical is based on Damon Runyon styled NYC criminal/gambling characters of the 30s.
The film version starred Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Jean Simmons and *Sheldon Leonard
*(later became producer and/or director for hit TV Shows - Danny Thomas, Dick Van Dyke, Andy Griffith, My Favorite Martian and I Spy )


Don't expect very many folks to have even heard of this, but who knows.
I got a kick out of hearing it again after so many years.


tA

Tribal Disorder

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I saw it at the West End with Jane Krakowski and Ewan Macgregor last year. Went out and bought the movie the next week.

Ellie said:

Excellent!

What's your favorite tune(s)?


tA

Tribal Disorder

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