Remembering Steve Lawrence
An always happy occurrence, some recent on Carol Burnett Show reruns on MeTV, was seeing and hearing the charismatic, tremendously gifted performer, Steve Lawrence, who died yesterday at age 88.
There are such fond memories of watching the legendary duo, married for 55 years until her death, of Steve and Eydie (Gorme).
Steve Lawrence starred on Broadway as “Sammy Click” in the musical adapted from Budd Schulberg’s novel.
“”Sline and Fine” as Steve was in “The Blues Brothers” as memorable manager, “Maury Sline and on TV’s “The Nanny,” as Fran Drescher’s character’s father, “Morty Fine.”
It was with Eydie, his beloved wife, that Steve was most memorable, in so many shows, especially in Las Vegas, where they flourished.
I wish I had seen them live, however, cherish those appearances on television and will continue to watch and do so.
Maybe they are preparing a big show in a better place. Thank you Steve for the moments that yield wonderful memories.
“Go Away Little Girl” was one such great song, moment and memory. When a remake by Donny Osmond 9 years later, also hit #1 on the charts, “Go Away Little Girl” became the first song to do so with two different performers as it also reached the top of the charts con Steve in 1962.
Click below to hear Steve Lawrence perform “Go Away Little Girl.”
Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence, pictured above.
Andy B Sports 