I’m as corny as Kansas in August
I’m as normal as blueberry pie
No more a smart little girl with no heart
I have found me a wonderful guy!
I am in a conventional dither
With a conventional star in my eye
And you will note there’s a lump in my throat
When I speak of that wonderful guy!
I’m as trite and as gay as a daisy in May
A cliche coming true!
I’m bromidic and bright as a moon happy night
Pouring light on the dew!
I’m as corny as Kansas in August
High as a flag on the Fourth of July!
If you’ll excuse an expression I use
I’m in love, I’m in love
I’m in love, I’m in love
I’m in love with a wonderful guy!
Yeah - I believe we have Marty to thank for her not being in South Pacific. I read someplace that he was demanding too much money. Marty was kind of a .... umm .... whats a nice word ??? Jerk ??
Too bad - I think she would have been the perfect Nellie. Thank you for that info.I'm going to have to look for that collection. Sounds like a good one.
Thanks !!
Yes, I believe they did - the song is from South Pacific and Nelly is talking about her
relationship with men before falling in love with Emile. Rodgers and Hammerstein certainly did write this.
I've heard that story too -- but also the story just below posted by jewelsoei -- that it was actually Marty that caused this not to happen. I've heard a couple of different reasons for that -- too much money -- or just being difficult. I have to agree with you - Doris would have been PERFECT as Nellie ! So sad we didn't get to experience that !!
I'm with you. I don't want to offend Mitzi Gaynor either. But - I would have loved to see Doris play this part. It really is the perfect part for her. Just think what we missed !!
I couldn't agree with you more ! A really great loss - every time I watch this movie -- all I can think is how great Doris would have been in this role ! It was perfect for her. A huge loss to the Hollywood musical genre and all those movie goers !! Thank you for your great comment !!
Yes - I've read that too. I once read that she regretted that she hadn't gotten the chance to do South Pacific. But, she probably didn't regret it too long. She lives in the now and as Terry said is good at moving on.
Uh - I think you're in trouble ! lol
I thought Mitzi did a fine job - but she doesn't have the personality that Doris would have brought to the role. And...I think Doris could keep up with her dancing too. Who knows - we could all be wrong - but to me Doris is the perfect Nellie !!
Thanks - hope I didn't offend you.
Peter - you are so right ! That personality that grabs you on the screen would have been a magnet in the theater. Too bad she had such an aversion to performing before a live audience. And wouldn't she have been perfect for the movie ?! What a loss to us that it didn't work out for her to do it.
Glad you enjoyed - Thanks !!
I've gotten some flack here - because - I think Doris would have been the perfect Nellie !!!! I'm with you 100% on that - no doubt - she would have been perfect.
Thanks !!
This is probably my favorite album. My mom had it and I started listening to it when I was 10. I agree with everything you said - her reading of these songs is remarkable. In my opinion - several of them are the best versions I've ever heard. And some of their authors agree !
Thank you - wonderful comment !!
Yes --- I think dear Marty had a hand in her not getting the role. Too bad...they should have paid her whatever "he" wanted ! I think Mitzi was fine ... but Doris was the perfect Nellie !
Well ... she seems to be very happy with the life she's living. She's done a lot of interviews in the last couple of years. Abd I know that on her birthday last year she came out on her balcony to talk with some fans that meet in Carmel every year to celebrate her birthday. They were very excited ! I don't think she'll be making any appearances though. She's still very active in animal rights. I just hope she's healthy and happy. I hear that she is !!
