My Uncle Billy Miler was the most prolific arranger, and director for the pack, of the history or those historic singers... I was there for many shows... Not the after shows :) but the rehersals, were now that i live back to them, EPIC...i Ill forever cherish my time with uncle billy, as well as my uncle nicky riviello, at a younger age at the Concord, sitting in the seats, watching the magic, that Marty Beck and his band perfomed
Man, this was great entertaiment, all live, no loops, live music, and yes racism did exist back then (and now), they even joke about it with barbs about the South, the KKK and so forth. Priceless entertianment.
Hi All you Rat Pack fans!! Hope your Thanksgiving is a great one! I might have something soon that will make your holidays a lot better. in 2 weeks i will have a full copy of the concert of the Rat Pack "The Rat Pack Concert at The Kiel Opera House in St. Louis" with Johnny Carson. I think its a full 2.5 hours or more. I'll keep you all updated but don't mind saying it took a lot to find this !! Looking forward to getting it up here asap. Stay in touch!! Bs. ;-)
Do u mean Frank's Spectacular Show in 65?? I've seen that one. It's my favorite. The same one where Joey was meant to host, but he had a back injury and couldn't so Johnny filled in.
@francinemegan .....yeah i heard or read awhile ago that when Frank went to see Sammy on his deathbed, Sammy had a big lump on the side of his neck from throat cancer and it really bothered Sinatra to see his friend in that condition.
Back then, no one saw this as being racist....in fact the very word didn't even exist. Everything they did was well rehearsed in advanced...believe it.
