Author: Ed
Date: 2017-02-21 18:14
I think that it certainly looks dated, but that was the entertainment of the time. Those variety shows all had that type of staged performance. It was a way to create a little musical vignette rather than present a performer sitting on stage and playing/singing.
It was really right in the lineage of vaudeville, musical theater and movie musicals. You can find plenty of examples of similar "corny" performances in many musicals of the 40's, movie shorts or early TV.
National exposure was certainly a key to Fountain's success. I have been told that Welk was a decent guy to work for and was generous to his players, providing decent working conditions.
No matter what, making money with your instrument is better than digging ditches.
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