An Evening with Lena Horne
Lena Horne, Hank Aaron and others.33 total reviews
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
Oh my, you and your wife have been lucky. She was one heck of a woman. I know you and Zoe felt you were on top of the world. I would have. It would have been such a pleasure to meet those people. Thank you for sharing this great story.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Oh my, you and your wife have been lucky. She was one heck of a woman. I know you and Zoe felt you were on top of the world. I would have. It would have been such a pleasure to meet those people. Thank you for sharing this great story.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Carolyn, thank you for reading and your most kind review. It was a very memorable evening. Terry.
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You are welcome.
Comment from Tpa
Thank you for giving your readers a glimpse of the past. It was a part of America that people disregard politics and enjoyed their talents, especially the voice of Lena Horne.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Thank you for giving your readers a glimpse of the past. It was a part of America that people disregard politics and enjoyed their talents, especially the voice of Lena Horne.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my story. Terry.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your job afforded you to hobknob with many celebs, Terry.
However, the ones who performed at the event were real
people united in a real cause that affected so many, though
a higher percentage of Blacks. You did a great job sharing
your memories. What an A-list of performers, elite businessmen
and women and invited regular citizens. It sounded like the
evening was awesome--an hour and a half performance by Ms.
Horne was awesome in itself, plus the way everyone worked
together.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Your job afforded you to hobknob with many celebs, Terry.
However, the ones who performed at the event were real
people united in a real cause that affected so many, though
a higher percentage of Blacks. You did a great job sharing
your memories. What an A-list of performers, elite businessmen
and women and invited regular citizens. It sounded like the
evening was awesome--an hour and a half performance by Ms.
Horne was awesome in itself, plus the way everyone worked
together.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Jan, thank you for reading and for your wonderful review! Terry.
Comment from John Ciarmello
Sensational, Terry. Your life keeps getting better and more enjoyable with every piece. This was indeed a wonderful read. I hope you got to meet all of the celebs that were there. Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Sensational, Terry. Your life keeps getting better and more enjoyable with every piece. This was indeed a wonderful read. I hope you got to meet all of the celebs that were there. Best, JohnC
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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John, thank you for reading. I did meet the celebs some sober, some not so sober, but a very cool evening, Terry.
Comment from Marienkiefer
An amazing lady with a honey voice: Lena Horne, a special brand of talent: singer-dancer-actress (Grammy, Tony Emmy
Oscars) she could have won it all in today's entertainment world, an EGOT.
What a fascinating moment in history of which you were a part.
Sparkling in this story: The Lady is a legend, Lena Horne.
-Wonderful historical references
-Like memorabilia
-Wonderful interweaving of audience reactions, participation and your reflections and thoughts.
I would say, how lucky for you to have witnessed and been a part of history.
Wonderful throwback and history. Enjoyed your story.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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An amazing lady with a honey voice: Lena Horne, a special brand of talent: singer-dancer-actress (Grammy, Tony Emmy
Oscars) she could have won it all in today's entertainment world, an EGOT.
What a fascinating moment in history of which you were a part.
Sparkling in this story: The Lady is a legend, Lena Horne.
-Wonderful historical references
-Like memorabilia
-Wonderful interweaving of audience reactions, participation and your reflections and thoughts.
I would say, how lucky for you to have witnessed and been a part of history.
Wonderful throwback and history. Enjoyed your story.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Thank you for reading and for your wonderful review! Terry.
Comment from GWHARGIS
There is a certain way you tell your stories ( both fiction and nonfiction) that lulls the reader. I felt like everyone there would have been just as excited to be there as I would have. I know a lot of people who frequent fundraisers get a tad jaded but your description was enchanted. You weren't over the top with your description, it didn't seem tainted by the nostalgia the way memories often are. It was just good storytelling. Another winner. Gretchen
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There is a certain way you tell your stories ( both fiction and nonfiction) that lulls the reader. I felt like everyone there would have been just as excited to be there as I would have. I know a lot of people who frequent fundraisers get a tad jaded but your description was enchanted. You weren't over the top with your description, it didn't seem tainted by the nostalgia the way memories often are. It was just good storytelling. Another winner. Gretchen
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2022
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Gretchen, thank you for the six stars and your usual insightful and very kind review! Terry.
Comment from Jay Squires
Oh, my! What an enormous vault of memories you have opened up and shared with us. I am, I confess, starstruck. Always have been. And now, through knowing you, I have been able to bask in your shadows and visit some of the places you've visited and seen some of the people you've seen. I can just hear Lena Horne's voice as she made her remark to the man in the audience. She could chastise you with that beautiful Lena Horne smile and you would thank her. I remember seeing her on the Bill Cosby sitcom, where he was just as starstruck with her as I. (Now, unfortunately, we may infer the subtext of Cosby's smittenness -- which is also a pity, because I always wanted to be the father Cosby was to his on-air family.) Thank you, for stepping up to the plate again, my friend. You drove the ball deep this time!
Jay
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Oh, my! What an enormous vault of memories you have opened up and shared with us. I am, I confess, starstruck. Always have been. And now, through knowing you, I have been able to bask in your shadows and visit some of the places you've visited and seen some of the people you've seen. I can just hear Lena Horne's voice as she made her remark to the man in the audience. She could chastise you with that beautiful Lena Horne smile and you would thank her. I remember seeing her on the Bill Cosby sitcom, where he was just as starstruck with her as I. (Now, unfortunately, we may infer the subtext of Cosby's smittenness -- which is also a pity, because I always wanted to be the father Cosby was to his on-air family.) Thank you, for stepping up to the plate again, my friend. You drove the ball deep this time!
Jay
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Mr. Squires, it is indeed an honor you have bestowed upon me. Thank you. I will never forget her finger waggle! LOL. She was a lovely lady. Terry.
Comment from Douglas Goff
So, I couldn't find anything grammatically wrong. This is nicely laid out and flows well. I found it interesting because I did not know any of this. Keep up the good work!
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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So, I couldn't find anything grammatically wrong. This is nicely laid out and flows well. I found it interesting because I did not know any of this. Keep up the good work!
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Douglas, thank you for reading, I am delighted you enjoyed the story. Terry.
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You are a fantastic writer!
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You are very kind. Thank you. Terry.
Comment from Susan Newell
Terry,
You certainly did "get around." I could hear Lena singing Stormy Weather as soon as you mentioned it. I think you were successful in recreating some of the magic of that special night.
Sue
An Evening with Lena Horne and friends. -- typo? ==> Friends?
Heart disease was the number cause of death in the US.-- missing the number
Several sports figures like Hank Aaron and Drew Pearson. -- incomplete sentence. Probably should be tied to the previous one.
of the stage and wagged her figure at the ==> wagged her finger
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Terry,
You certainly did "get around." I could hear Lena singing Stormy Weather as soon as you mentioned it. I think you were successful in recreating some of the magic of that special night.
Sue
An Evening with Lena Horne and friends. -- typo? ==> Friends?
Heart disease was the number cause of death in the US.-- missing the number
Several sports figures like Hank Aaron and Drew Pearson. -- incomplete sentence. Probably should be tied to the previous one.
of the stage and wagged her figure at the ==> wagged her finger
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Sue, thank you for reading and catching the edits. I simply can not see them, no matter how many times I read it. Terry.
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Terry,
That happens to all of us. We read what we thought we wrote. I've found it helps to let something sit for a couple days and read with "fresh" eyes. But that's one reason we are here -- free proofreaders and editors. :-)
Sue
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The good news is you may save me some embarrassment from Eagle Eyes Gary. Terry.
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Tell him Hawkeye took care of it. :-)
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LOL, will do!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I, of course, had to go over to Youtube and listen to 'Stormy Weather' by Leana Horne. Beautiful voice. I remember Hank Aaron and Drew Pearson. Yes, I'm that old. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event with us.
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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I, of course, had to go over to Youtube and listen to 'Stormy Weather' by Leana Horne. Beautiful voice. I remember Hank Aaron and Drew Pearson. Yes, I'm that old. Thank you for sharing this wonderful event with us.
Comment Written 26-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 26-Sep-2022
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Barbara, thank you for the review. She did have a wonderful voice. Dang, you maybe almost as old as me! LOL, Terry.