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20,000 vinyl LPs 307: The Bad Seed ~ Maxwell Anderson & Alex North
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The Bad Seed poster
The story was remade for television once again in 2018 with Rob Lowe directing as well as acting. This time the child's name was changed to Emma and portrayed by Mckenna Grace. Patty McCormack (she played the killer in the original 1956 film, remember?) portrays Dr. March, Emma's psychiatrist.
The score for the film was written by Alex North
who did a brilliant job of suspense and evil, tempered with the
gentleness of an innocent child. He is best known for his film scores
for A Streetcar Named Desire (one of the first jazz-based film scores), Viva Zapata!, Spartacus, Cleopatra, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He was the first composer to receive an Honorary Academy Award, but never won a competitive Oscar despite fifteen nominations.
Alex North died on September 8, 1991, of pancreatic cancer at his home in Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California.
Side 2:
B1 - The Princess
B2 - The Locket
B3 - Identity
B4 - My Baby Sleep Well
B5 - The Medal And Rhoda's Death
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Recorded At – Warner Bros. Recording Studios
Mastered At – Battery Studios, New York
Designed At – Warm Butter Design
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Copyright © – Radio Corporation Of America
Credits:
Art Direction – Dan Goldwasser
Bass – Joe Mondragon, Paul Gregory (16), Richard Kelley*
Bassoon – Norman H. Herzberg*, Ray Nowlin
Cello – Alexander Reisman, Eleanor Slatkin, Irving Lipschultz, Kolia Levienne
Clarinet, Saxophone – Richard H. Anderson*, Jack Klein, Joe Casillas, Les Robinson, Percy Nichols, Teddy Krise
Composed By – Alex North
Conductor – Ray Heindorf
Contractor [Orchestra Manager] – Victor Aller
English Horn – Lloyd Rathbun
Executive-Producer [For La-La Land Records] – MV Gerhard*, Matt Verboys
Flute, Saxophone – James Briggs, Leonard Posella
French Horn – George Hofman, George W. Hyde*, William Hinshaw
Harp – Denzi (Gail) Laughton*
Liner Notes – Frank K. DeWald
Mastered By – Mike Piacentini
Music Director [Musical Direction] – Ray Heindorf
Oboe – Lilian Lhoest*
Percussion – W. Frank Horsecroft*, George Beebe (2), John Boudreau (4), Lou Erickson
Piano – David Klatzkin, Norma Drury
Producer [Production Assistance] – John Takis
Producer [Reissue CD] – Didier C. Deutsch, Neil S. Bulk
Steel Guitar – Dick Roberts
Trombone – Charles Cowpland, Frank Sullivan (6), Hoyt Bohannon
Trumpet – A. A. Harris, Larry Sullivan (2), Pincus "Pinky" Savitt*
Tuba – John Bambridge
Viola – Donald Cole (4), Maurice Keltz, Rubin Decker, William Hymanson
Violin – Baldassare Ferlazzo, Dan Lube, David Berman*, Hans Wippler, Harry Zagon, Hillard Lubie, Howard Griffin*, Jerome Reisler, Joseph Livoti, Noumi Fischer, R. C. Hemery, Sam Ross
vinyl LP front cover detail
Art Direction – Dan Goldwasser
detail photo of album cover by Styrous®
65 years ago today, on September 12, 1956, the psychological thriller film, The Bad Seed, was released. By
today's standards the depiction of an 8 year old child who is a pathological killer might
seem a bit tame but back then it was shocking (link to plot below).
The film is based upon the 1954 play of the same name by Maxwell Anderson, which in turn is based on the William March 1954 novel, The Bad Seed. The play was adapted by John Lee Mahin for the screenplay of the film.
It was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart and William Hopper as Rhoda's father.
Patty McCormack
was cast as the killer child; the acting was a a bit stilted but that
may have been a product of the time, however, it is a chilling
performance. Her role of Rhoda Penmark, the eight-year-old psychopath and fledgling serial killer, made her a major movie star.
Maxwell Anderson also wrote the book and lyrics for the 1938 musical, Knickerbocker Holiday and the 1949 stage production of Lost in the Stars, both with music by Kurt Weill.
There was a remake for television of The Bad Seed in 1985 which was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starred Lynn Redgrave, David Carradine, Richard Kiley, David Ogden Stiers and Carrie Wells as the killer child whose name was changed to Rachel.
The story was remade for television once again in 2018 with Rob Lowe directing as well as acting. This time the child's name was changed to Emma and portrayed by Mckenna Grace. Patty McCormack (she played the killer in the original 1956 film, remember?) portrays Dr. March, Emma's psychiatrist.
Maxwell Anderson died in Stamford, Connecticut, on February 28, 1959, two days after suffering a stroke; he was 70 years old. The inscription on his tombstone may reference Lost in the Stars, it reads:
Children of dust astray among the stars
Children of earth adrift upon the night
What is there in our darkness or our light
To linger in prose or claim a singing breath
Save the curt history of life isled in death
Children of dust astray among the stars
Children of earth adrift upon the night
What is there in our darkness or our light
To linger in prose or claim a singing breath
Save the curt history of life isled in death
Tracklist:
Side 1:
Side 1:
A1 - The Bad Seed
A2 - The Dream
A3 - No More Children
A4 - The Truth
A5 - Basket Of Kisses
A6 - Confession
A2 - The Dream
A3 - No More Children
A4 - The Truth
A5 - Basket Of Kisses
A6 - Confession
Side 2:
B1 - The Princess
B2 - The Locket
B3 - Identity
B4 - My Baby Sleep Well
B5 - The Medal And Rhoda's Death
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Recorded At – Warner Bros. Recording Studios
Mastered At – Battery Studios, New York
Designed At – Warm Butter Design
Published By – Wb Music Corp.
Copyright © – Radio Corporation Of America
Credits:
Art Direction – Dan Goldwasser
Bass – Joe Mondragon, Paul Gregory (16), Richard Kelley*
Bassoon – Norman H. Herzberg*, Ray Nowlin
Cello – Alexander Reisman, Eleanor Slatkin, Irving Lipschultz, Kolia Levienne
Clarinet, Saxophone – Richard H. Anderson*, Jack Klein, Joe Casillas, Les Robinson, Percy Nichols, Teddy Krise
Composed By – Alex North
Conductor – Ray Heindorf
Contractor [Orchestra Manager] – Victor Aller
English Horn – Lloyd Rathbun
Executive-Producer [For La-La Land Records] – MV Gerhard*, Matt Verboys
Flute, Saxophone – James Briggs, Leonard Posella
French Horn – George Hofman, George W. Hyde*, William Hinshaw
Harp – Denzi (Gail) Laughton*
Liner Notes – Frank K. DeWald
Mastered By – Mike Piacentini
Music Director [Musical Direction] – Ray Heindorf
Oboe – Lilian Lhoest*
Percussion – W. Frank Horsecroft*, George Beebe (2), John Boudreau (4), Lou Erickson
Piano – David Klatzkin, Norma Drury
Producer [Production Assistance] – John Takis
Producer [Reissue CD] – Didier C. Deutsch, Neil S. Bulk
Steel Guitar – Dick Roberts
Trombone – Charles Cowpland, Frank Sullivan (6), Hoyt Bohannon
Trumpet – A. A. Harris, Larry Sullivan (2), Pincus "Pinky" Savitt*
Tuba – John Bambridge
Viola – Donald Cole (4), Maurice Keltz, Rubin Decker, William Hymanson
Violin – Baldassare Ferlazzo, Dan Lube, David Berman*, Hans Wippler, Harry Zagon, Hillard Lubie, Howard Griffin*, Jerome Reisler, Joseph Livoti, Noumi Fischer, R. C. Hemery, Sam Ross
Alex North – The Bad Seed
Label: RCA Victor – LPM-1395
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1956
Genre: Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack, Theme, Score
Label: RCA Victor – LPM-1395
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: US
Released: 1956
Genre: Stage & Screen
Style: Soundtrack, Theme, Score
September 7, 2021
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20,000 vinyl LPs 238: Miss Barbara Eden Bends It!
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Barbara Eden ~ Miss Barbara Eden
vinyl LP back cover detail
back cover photo & design: Studio Five, Inc.
detail photo of album cover by Styrous®
back cover photo & design: Studio Five, Inc.
detail photo of album cover by Styrous®
Today is the birthday of Barbara Eden who was born in Tucson, Arizona, on August 23, 1931. She is an American film, stage and television actress, and singer, best known for her starring role of "Jeannie" in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. From September 18, 1965, to May 26, 1970, Eden played a beautiful genie set free from her bottle by astronaut and United States Air Force Captain (later Major) Anthony "Tony" Nelson, played by Larry Hagman.
Then there is Bend It! This is my favorite song on the album! It was written by Alan Blaikley and Ken Howard. The tune was first recorded and released by a British pop/rock group, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich in September of 1966. It starts lento then quickly goes vivace, back and forth, similar to the song, Zorba's Dance by Greek composter Mikis Theodorakis. There is a great video on YouTube with Eden singing and dancing to the song (link below). It's a lot of fun to watch!
The music for the album was conducted and arranged by Bill Justis. The album was released on CD in December of last year (link below).
Barbara Eden became a leading lady in films, starring opposite Gary Crosby, Barry Coe, and Sal Mineo in A Private's Affair. She had a co-starring role in Flaming Star (1960), with Elvis Presley.
She performed with many greats of TV and film with featured appearances on shows such as The West Point Story, Highway Patrol with Broderick Crawford, Private Secretary with Ann Sothern, I Love Lucy, The Millionaire with Marvin Miller, Target: The Corruptors! with Stephen McNally, Crossroads (James Dean appeared in a 1955 episode, Broadway Trust, along with Lloyd Bridges and Mary Treen. The episode aired five weeks after Dean died in an automobile crash in September of 1955), Perry Mason with Raymond Burr and William Hopper, Gunsmoke with James Arness, December Bride with Spring Byington, Bachelor Father with John Forsythe, Father Knows Best with Robert Young and Jane Wyatt, Adventures in Paradise with Gardner McKay, The Andy Griffith Show, Cain's Hundred, Saints and Sinners with Nick Adams, The Virginian with Doug McClure, and Lee J. Cobb, Slattery's People with Richard Crenna and Ed Asner, The Rogues with David Niven, Charles Boyer, and Gig Young, and the series finale of Route 66 with Martin Milner and George Maharis.
I Dream of Jeannie publicity photo
In 1967, Eden recorded an album, Miss Barbara Eden, which is quite good; Eden has a great voice and does a terrific job especially with the standards: I’m A Fool To Care written by Ted Daffan in 1940, Dream written by Johnny Mercer in 1944, and Heartaches with music by Al Hoffman and lyrics by John Klenner published in 1931.
Barbara Eden ~ Miss Barbara Eden
vinyl LP front cover
front cover photo & design: Studio Five, Inc.
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Barbara Eden ~ Miss Barbara Eden
music conducted and arranged by Bill Justis
vinyl LP back cover detail
detail photo of album back cover by Styrous®
The music for the album was conducted and arranged by Bill Justis. The album was released on CD in December of last year (link below).
Barbara Eden ~ Miss Barbara Eden
vinyl LP back cover
back cover photo & design: Studio Five, Inc.
photo of album cover by Styrous®
Barbara Eden became a leading lady in films, starring opposite Gary Crosby, Barry Coe, and Sal Mineo in A Private's Affair. She had a co-starring role in Flaming Star (1960), with Elvis Presley.
She performed with many greats of TV and film with featured appearances on shows such as The West Point Story, Highway Patrol with Broderick Crawford, Private Secretary with Ann Sothern, I Love Lucy, The Millionaire with Marvin Miller, Target: The Corruptors! with Stephen McNally, Crossroads (James Dean appeared in a 1955 episode, Broadway Trust, along with Lloyd Bridges and Mary Treen. The episode aired five weeks after Dean died in an automobile crash in September of 1955), Perry Mason with Raymond Burr and William Hopper, Gunsmoke with James Arness, December Bride with Spring Byington, Bachelor Father with John Forsythe, Father Knows Best with Robert Young and Jane Wyatt, Adventures in Paradise with Gardner McKay, The Andy Griffith Show, Cain's Hundred, Saints and Sinners with Nick Adams, The Virginian with Doug McClure, and Lee J. Cobb, Slattery's People with Richard Crenna and Ed Asner, The Rogues with David Niven, Charles Boyer, and Gig Young, and the series finale of Route 66 with Martin Milner and George Maharis.
Tracklist:
Side 1:
A1 - I’m A Fool To Care - 2:16
A2 - I Get The Fever - 2:12
A3 - Rebel - 2:05
A4 - Dream - 2:30
A5 - I Wouldn't Be A Fool - 2:13
Side 2:
B1 - Heartaches - 2:47
B2 - Pledge Of Love - 2:17
B3 - Nobody But A Fool (Would Love You) - 2:20
B4 - Single Girl - 2:35
B5 - Bend It! - 2:25
Credits:
Arranged By – Bill Justis
Conductor – Bill Justis
Engineer – Stan Ross, Thorne Nogar
Photography By – Studio Five, Inc*
Producer – Randy Wood
Barbara Eden – Miss Barbara Eden
Label: Dot Records – DLP-25795
Format: Vinyl, Album, Stereo, LP
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal, Ballad
ABC News ~ Barbara Eden honored by SF Conservatory of Music
Barbara Eden website ~ Miss Barbara Eden on CD
The Second Disc ~ Dreaming of Jeannie: Miss Barbara Eden on CD
Styrous® ~ Sunday, August 23, 2020
Side 1:
A1 - I’m A Fool To Care - 2:16
A2 - I Get The Fever - 2:12
A3 - Rebel - 2:05
A4 - Dream - 2:30
A5 - I Wouldn't Be A Fool - 2:13
Side 2:
B1 - Heartaches - 2:47
B2 - Pledge Of Love - 2:17
B3 - Nobody But A Fool (Would Love You) - 2:20
B4 - Single Girl - 2:35
B5 - Bend It! - 2:25
Credits:
Arranged By – Bill Justis
Conductor – Bill Justis
Engineer – Stan Ross, Thorne Nogar
Photography By – Studio Five, Inc*
Producer – Randy Wood
Barbara Eden – Miss Barbara Eden
Label: Dot Records – DLP-25795
Format: Vinyl, Album, Stereo, LP
Country: US
Released: 1967
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal, Ballad
Viewfinder links:
Net links:
ABC News ~ Barbara Eden honored by SF Conservatory of Music
Barbara Eden website ~ Miss Barbara Eden on CD
YouTube links:
Bend It!
Bend It! (video)
Barbara Eden ~ Miss Barbara Eden
Bend It! (video)
vinyl LP front cover detail
front cover photo & design: Studio Five, Inc.
detail photo of album cover by Styrous®
Happy Birthday, Barbara,
keep on Bendin' It!
May 26, 2020
Hedda Hopper articles/mentions
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Susan Hayward ~ I'll Cry Tomorrow
Princess Grace ~ Wedding in Monaco
Mario Lanza ~ For the First Time
Hedda Hopper - September 11, 1929
photo: George Grantham Bain collection
April 2, 2019
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