“I’ve a Secret: I Want to Be Gene Kelly”
Here’s a charming story from NPR on poet and musician Andrew Kreider, who admits, thirty years after realizing it, that all he wants in life is “to be Gene Kelly.” Clocking in at only 5 minutes, the tale is well worth your time. Moreover, I can almost guarantee it will bring a smile to your face, especially if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a pair of tap shoes and try out the art yourself. Download Now (4.58...
Read MoreThe Story Behind “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
In November 2010, NPR featured Hugh Martin, co-writer of the song “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” While the on-air interview primarily concerns Martin’s sentimental song from Vincente Minnelli’s musical Meet Me in St. Louis, listeners (and Gene Kelly fans!) do learn that his new memoir, The Boy Next Door, “details what it was like to work with Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and Gene Kelly.” A quick search of the book reveals about 18 references to...
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