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You guys shouldn’t have mised this. You might remember that our madcap Czech commenter Stanislav Fiala challenged me to do a duet with him at the Santa Ana Artists Village. And I thought the best piece would be the Beatles’ “I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends.” Well we did that this morning, and it turned out as great as I expected. Here it is:
See all the other videos from Vern’s 20-piano OC tour (part of the Pacific Symphony’s “OC Can You Play” project) here.
Rock on my friend!!!!!
cj
Dear SubDoubleHook,
I got somewhat spiritually uplifting news today so we may sing on Saturday at 11:00 the “I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends” after all.
I let you know on Friday about 10:00 AM
Get your cameras ready to respond on the code orange. (the duct tapes)
I think Collins is must!
-Stan
Folks, after an additional glass of vodka, I have realized that “show must go on“.
That is why I have invited the City Council.
Cook, maybe Claudia and Michele will do the Can Can so bring your family.
SubDobleHook Vern, Please fix the following posts.
——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Stanislav Fiala is asking: Should we sing folks?
Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:46:44 -0800
From: Standa
To: Pulido Miguel, Walters Paul, Benavides David, Martinez Michele, Harrelson Anthony, Alvarez Claudia, Bustamante Carlos, Tinajero Sal, Sarmiento Vincent, McGeachy Douglas
Absolutely!
Folks I am inviting you to sing with me and Subcomandante Double Hook Vern, SATURDAY 11 AM Duet with Stanislav Fiala at Santa Ana’s Artists Village (“I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends”).
It is no obligation appearance, just good Santa Ana folks singing a great song. See lyric below.
OK, Miguel bring your guitar, Paul you like to sing, obviously for Claudia and Michele it s natural for you, David, Tony, Carlos, Sal, Vince, Dough and all come on down and sing with us.
See http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2011/02/vern-tour-careens-thru-south-coast-plaza-this-afternoon/ and http://www.orangejuiceblog.com/2011/01/the-vern-tour-marches-on-today-san-juan-capistrano-laguna-beach-mission-viejo/
There is always a story to tell:
I personally know Ringo, I was explaining to him lasers during my showbiz days.
Just me and Ringo one on one for about 30 min.
Here is final product clip from 1978 TV Ringo Special
See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZMowNfIzEU&feature=related
Use the cursor to forward movie to 5:56, you will see laser tunnel and invisible me helping blowing a smoke in right bottom corner.
Wait til the end.
I have a story to tell about that day.
-Stan
The official lyrics:
What would you think if I sang out of tune,
Would you stand up and walk out on me.
Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song,
And I’ll try not to sing out of key.
Oh I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm,I get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends.
What do I do when my love is away.
(Does it worry you to be alone)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you’re on your own)
No, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, get high with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna to try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I need somebody to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love.
Would you believe in a love at first sight?
Yes I’m certain that it happens all the time.
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can’t tell you, but I know it’s mine.
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm I get high with a little help from my friends,
Oh, I’m gonna try with a little help from my friends
Do you need anybody?
I just need someone to love.
Could it be anybody?
I want somebody to love
Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends,
Mmm, gonna try with a little help from my friends
Ooh, I get high with a little help from my friends
Yes I get by with a little help from my friends,
with a little help from my friends
Stan.
Tell me you didn’t write these lyrics. I get high with a little help from my friends.
This may be a controversial blog but “grass” is not a current Juice post.
Jesus, Larry. I realize you’re an old guy but… you haven’t heard of “THE BEATLES???”
I hope Sub Double Hook that you know how to play Beatles in slow speed. During my rehearsal, I have noticed that in the age 65 everything changes its dynamics.
I don’t think you just added to people’s interest in hearing us live.
Well the point of challenge was that you sing so bad that even I can sing a duet with you.
So do not expect Simon and Garfangel.
interest has spiked, I’ve made note of the time, date and place.
Vern.
We recently decorated one family room wall with 8 framed Beattle’s albums some of which have never been opened.
No Vern, while I am older than Stanley I did not come across the pond on the Mayflower. My only connection with the Mayflower is that they were the moving company we used to bring us to CA.
My comment to Stanley. Being a sponsor of Teen challenge I avoid any reference to getting high.
Dear Larry,
You Are disgrace to the Santa Ana senior citizens.
If I would challenge you to duet xxxx-up, I will probably out-xxxx you especially if I would be high on the medical ganja in which case the orgasm is infinite.
Stan, you’re getting near the limit. Remember when we kept you chained up in the basement for years? Behave now!
Stanley.
Notice how powerful an old keyboard can become?
While I will gladly debate you [from my HOA home[ you really should lay off the four letter words if you wish to play in our newsroom.
OMFG!!!!!!!
Here I’ve been enjoying Vern’s fabulous concert tour and looking forward to hearing more but, IT CAN’T END LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Play with the old guys if you must but, please,please don’t end it on a sour note.
My favorite’s so far; Prokoviev at UCI and Bowie at SJC.
(note: This comment of Anonster’s was from an earlier version of the story, in reaction to me saying that I was gonna end the tour playing for all the rightwingers in Mission Viejo. NOT a reaction to the Fiala spectacle.)
Folks.
While I’ll let Vern tell you what happened in Mission Viejo tonight let me say that he is surely talented when playing the piano.
Amazingly talented.
Anonster.
On that comment we fully agree. Have A GREAT WEEKEND
The Pacific Symphony should give you the season tickets just for showing up and PLAYING at all 20 venues! Or, how about as a guest soloist ? Or doing some of your compositions? Or a free T-shirt for God’s sake?
PS:
It is so nice not to see Michelle Quinn’s comments here. Oh-oh! Maybe I just jinxed it!
Stan is wearing a Geronimo shirt?
and a poncho.
This is why this country is the best in the world….I love it, you made my day:)
Stan your gorgeous!
A very fun day!!! Glad this video turned out; it’s my favorite!
Well haven’t seen Sueno or Llorona yet, they might win…
Well, okay. I am now officially speechless.
Too bad you couldn’t get a gig with Sipowicz. He sang opera before the whole Iraq thing.
Folks me and Subcomandante DualHook Vern, we had a grate day and that is what this life is all about.
What’s left to say?????
Case and point why the Juice reigns supreme, warts and all!
Good stuff
Too bad I missed the show. I should have penciled you guys in so my time would have benn availble. great video.
I should add that as long as Lary Gilbert has a power to moderate OJ blog, I am not gone participate in it.
Having said that, I and Subcomandante Dual Hooks Vern would never screws up the National Anthem at the Super Bowl as did Christina Aguilera — given chance.
I can’t get enough of this video! Can you imagine something this beautiful appearing on that Red blog?