I dedicate my song today to Sinead Carragher who lives in Christchurch, New Zealand. Sinead celebrates a birthday today. Enjoy your special day, Sinead, and thank you for being my Facebook friend.
My song today is, ‘Hey There’. This is a show tune from the musical play, ‘The Pajama Game’ which was, written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It was published in 1954. It was introduced by John Raitt in the original production and was subsequently recorded by a number of well-known artists. The recording by Rosemary Clooney reached Number 1 on Billboard’s chart in 1954. Another version was also recorded about the same time by Sammy Davies Jr., and reached Number 16 on Billboard's retail chart.] Another 1954 version by Johnnie Ray hit Billboard at Number 27. The song (counting all recorded versions) also reached Number 1 on the ‘Cash Board’ chart in 1954.
In the show, Sid sings to a recording device, telling himself that he's foolish to continue his advances to Babe. He plays the tape back, and after responding to his own comments, he sings a duet with himself.
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There are few more powerful words that one can hear to instantly stop one in their tracks than, ‘Hey there!’ If anyone hears these words clearly, whether or not they are part of a crowd of thousands, they nevertheless seem compelled to turn around to discover if the voice is addressing them!
Over the years I have thought about the sheer force of these words, and if ever I wanted to instantly disrupt or break off the actions of another and stop them in their tracks, I would prefix whatever I had to say by ‘Hey there!....” Believe me, it works every time. Try it and see, especially whenever reprimanding squabbling children. Have a nice day, everyone.
Love and peace Bill xxx