For the first time ever Buddy has spoken in depth about his incredible life. He has an amazing collection of photographs and memorabilia he has collected in nearly 70 years in show business.
Buddy was one of the headliners during what many people consider the heyday of Las Vegas & entertainment. Buddy is still an incredible performer; whether it is with a trio or Big Band, Buddy's voice, timing and distinctive style are a great example of an art form, which is disappearing but which has a following of millions.
Program Includes:
PART ONE
The Man: For the first time ever Buddy has spoken in depth about his incredible life. He has an amazing collection of photographs and memorabilia gathered over nearly 70 years in show business. His stories and music, entwined with the changes he has witnessed are the perfect ingredients for this fascinating documentary.
The Music: Buddy performs Misty and two of his favorite ballads Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered and Better Go Now with the trio. He gives us a great arrangement of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes with the big band. The finale is a great rendition of Buddy’s favorite Macarthur Park. Recorded live at the Flamingo, Las Vegas Regent and Buddy’s studio, Las Vegas
PART TWO
The Man: Buddy was one of the headliners during the heyday of Las Vegas and entertainment, an era of true intrigue, sex and scandal. Great friends with Sinatra and the Rat Pack, Buddy recalls those days with great affection and plays a version of Lady is a Tramp recorded with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis. Buddy was one of the last people to see Marilyn Monroe, just days before her death. Until now, these photographs have never been made public.
The Music: Buddy performs Yes, Sir, That’s My Baby, Theme from Tootsie – Might be You, Nat King Cole Medley (Paper Moon, Route 66, Start All Over Again), L-O-V-E and Lady is a Tramp with the trio. He gives us a fun version of Am I Blue with the big band.
PART THREE
Part Documentary, part variety show featuring special guests Lezlie Anders (Buddy’s wife), Sal Richards and Bob Anderson. Performances include: Movin’ On, Making Whoopie, You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You, The More I See You, Volare and Luck Be A Lady.
“A survivor from a lost era in Las Vegas and American popular entertainment, consummate performer Buddy Greco has both the memories and the memorabilia to offer a rare personal glimpse into a glamorous past. Recommended.”
- Video Librarian
