I was six years old the first time I watched My Fair Lady with my mother. We share many special musical-based memories together. True, it would be years before I would read Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, the basis for the musical, and realize the two main characters ended up farther apart and alone than at the beginning of the drama. But despite the shattering of this illusion, I have many fond memories of this musical, including a record of the soundtrack, which I now enjoy with my children.
I watched this musical when I was sick on the couch and on rainy afternoons, spinning around in circles with my sisters, who would pop by for the exciting parts to help act them out.
It’s strange that even now there is little I want more than a warm room somewhere with a big chair and a brilliant view. Somewhere cozy to do my writing, and the chocolates would also be great. It is still my favorite musical even after so many new ones have been enjoyed, so I will present to you my favorite song (and a bonus one, because everyone needs a little bit of luck).
My kids and I enjoy this song as we do chores and talk about someone else doing them. With a little bit of luck, it could happen. Great fun!
Do you have a favorite song from a musical? Be sure to share it and ping it back to Flashback Track #40.
Artwork: “A Room of One’s Own” by Ryan Inzana
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
All I remember are the songs from Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang years ago. ❤️
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Those two are also amazing.My son is a huge fan of Chitty Chittty Bang Bang and they both like Mary Poppins. Did you see the new one? Thanks for sharing, John.
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My kids and I became Hamilton fans last year during the pandemic. Hope to see it live next year! I love just about every song on that soundtrack.
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Oh yes, there are so many great tracks in that musical. I hope we both get to see that one next year. Thanks for sharing, Susan.
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A nice reminiscence, and at least we had Rex in common!
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This one from Les mis is one of my favourites. 😊
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Oh yes, little people can do so much. Thank you, Hobbo. My daughter and I enjoyed this.
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Thank you, and you’re very welcome!
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what a wonderful treat to start my Friday off; thanks K for this 🙂
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You’re very welcome, John. Do you have a favorite musical number? I’d be most interested to know your favorite.
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have to head off to the doc’s but will get back to you 🙂
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Of course. Hope all goes well.
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all good, K; ‘Wild, Wild World’ from the Talking Heads film of 1986 ‘True Stories’ 🙂
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ooops ‘Wild, Wild Life’
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Loads of grins. So fun. I haven’t seen the movie but the video for this song is stupendous. Just the fun sorts sound I needed this evening. Thanks for sharing. 😀
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we love our songs, K almost as much as we love our poems 🙂
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So true. Songs are poetry with a riff and a beat, no? They’re cousins at the very least. 😀
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Fantastic post, K. Oh, yes, that’s a great song, and a lovely musical. Love Audrey Hepburn. Hmmm. I would say, I Dreamed a Dream, from Les Mis.
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That is an epic choice, Jeff. Definitely one to belt out at various points in life. Thanks for reading and sharing. Are you a fan of the newest Les Mis? I quite liked it.
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Epic, indeed. My all time fav. Yes, belt out often. You’re most welcome, K. Always. Hmmm. What is the newest one? I may have missed it.
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Didn’t realize how old it was. 2012 is the newest version.
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Ah, okay. Phew. I thought I missed something there. I own that one. Hehe. I love it.
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Oh man. Seems recent to me. 🤣This is one of the few movies I own.
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Hahaha. That’s okay, when you mentioned it, it was the exact movie I was thinking of. Yet, wanted to check…😂 Me too.
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A lovely post. I am a big fan of this musical too and also love the song “I Could Have Danced All Night”. Have you seen the original film of 1938 with Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller? That is another treat.
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