Today I was contacted by Kyle, who was able to attend “Songs of the South: Hidden Melodies” on Sunday (as previously reported):
- As an enormous Song of the South fan, Imagine my shock when I saw the article showing Song of the South’s glimpse into the real world. The article ran in my hometown newspaper, and naturally, I decided to go.
First off, the show wasn’t like I expected. Some singers came up and sang full versions of How Do You Do?, That’s What Uncle Remus Said, and Song of the South. Then along came To-Ree-Nee Wolf and company to sing their own version of Zip-a-dee-doo-dah and Ev’rybody has a laughing Place, filling tham with hauntingly hypnotic melody and music, encouraging everyone in the theatre to listen.
Of course, afterward came the movie itself, but we were given a special announcement. We had a special guest in the audience: A woman hired to play as Ginny’s understudy! What an honor!
As the movie gradually unfolded, the audience (about 20-25 people, very modest for the little publicity.) laughed quite often, given most of it at Brer Bear, especially his clumsy version of the movie’s anthem. Naturally, I can say with the utmost conviction, that most everyone enjoyed this timeless classic. But before we all bid adieu, the singers had one last thing to say:
“Everybody has a Laughing Place…I know,” Sho’ nuff. I know I found mine.
I also received the following feedback from Brandon:
- I also got the honor of attending the Songs Of The South: Hidden Melodies that Sunday. I have been wanting to see Song of the South for years, and this was finally my chance to do so. The music beforehand was interesting and very entertaining, and the movie was a very beautifull movie. I give my thanks to this site and Disneyland’s Splash Mountain for introducing me to this movie. I will remember it for years to come.
Thanks to both for their reports! If anyone else had the chance to attend this performance, I’d like to hear from you too. Please contact me. Thanks!