too cute to pass up

So, this isn't a Lennon Sisters post. Indulge me. I absolutely could not resist sharing this adorable video of some really cute kids singing Bobbie Gentry's Ode To Billie Joe.

Choreography too! It's the cutest thing ever!

my first YouTube video!

Yay, I finally figured out how to make a clip for YouTube. Wootamama!

Y'all know the first video I uploaded was a Lennon Sisters one. But of course. It's such a romantic beauty of a song, Chanson d'Amour. The girls look and sound fantabulous, and they've got that terrific trumpet man, Dick Cathcart, accompanying them. It's from an episode that aired in Oct. 1966 - the month and year I was born - how perfect is that?

Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day

What better way to celebrate this day dedicated to L*O*V*E than to take a look back at the start of the enduring romance of Dee Dee Lennon and Dick Gass. My goodness they were so young when they married but clearly knew exactly what was important, and have thrived in making a truly happy home life for themselves and their family. Okay, the bit at the end about the apron strings is cringe-worthy. Otherwise though, it's a lovely insight into a wonderfully successful relationship. We should all be so blessed.

From TV Radio Mirror, Sept. 1960

official site gets a makeover

I saw in the news section of Angela's site A Lennon Sisters World, that The Lennon Sisters' Offical site LennonSisters.com has a brand spanking new design. It's gorgemous, y'all!

Their opening greeting is a very moving tribute to their fans. I was rather touched by their heartfelt words. I am so happy they have added great photos and audio clips, making it a fan's dream site.

Thanks girls!

Hi To You on YouTube

I just got back from a fantabulous trip to Las Vegas, and after having a near meltdown when my laptop had a most annoying malfunction, I was utterly delighted to see another great video from Welkfan71 on YouTube.

Awwww, this one is absolutely adorable y'all. I love how the girls were so poised yet very natural, and not remotely cloying. No wonder these talented cuties shot straight to stardom from their first appearance.

Big thanks to Welkfan71 for posting this gem.

Kathy gets engaged

The topic of Kathy's first marriage is something of a touchy subject as I found out on the Yahoo group. It's apparently not something the family wishes to have discussed, nor do they mention it in any official capacity, almost as though the marriage never occured.

It's kind of hard to ignore, given that the marriage took place during the hayday of the magazine coverage of The Lennon Sisters. So without further ado, here's a rather pleasant article about the newly engaged couple, Kathy Lennon and Mahlon Clark from TV Radio Mirror May 1967. Peggy has some really nice things to say about her sister, and the importance of her place in the family. There are some great color photos in this issue. And may I just say that Dee Dee's husband was seriously handsome? Seriously.









And just because, here's one of my favorite pictures of Kathy, with Mahlon in 1969. Don't they look glamorous?

is it Valentine's yet?

I'm jumping the gun a bit on this one but I couldn't wait til the 14th for this romantic gem. The Lennon Sisters honor their parents on The Anniversary Song, then provide backup for dad Bill as he sings to his wife, Sis.

I don't recall hearing their dad sing before. I rather like his soothing voice. He seranades Sis as they dance on a very crowded dance floor. Some woman keeps bumping into Sis. First she smiles on, politely ignoring it. But after the umpteenth bump, she bites her lip and the smile fades. I about died laughing!

Many thanks to Welkfan71 for posting this 1957 clip on YouTube.