[Dixielandjazz] And There I Stood with my Piccolo - Meredith Willson

[John McClernan]

I second Audrey's recommendation. He was an entertaining author, as  
well as his other talents.
I have signed copies of all three of Willson's books. I recommend the  
other two also:
"Eggs I Have Laid"
"Who Did What To Fedalia"

Cheers,
John

On Jul 6, 2006, at 4:14 PM, Audrey VanDyke wrote:

> Since Meredith Willson's antecedents have been raised on the list,  
> I recommend this book of reminisces by Meredith Willson to anyone  
> who enjoys such books.  It's a a book of mild, gently humorous  
> storytelling.  While many of the chapters center around music, the  
> interest is more in the way he relates the story than the facts of  
> the story itself.  It can sometimes be found on ABE or ebay, but  
> goes fairly high.
>
> My favorite story is the drummer who was bored and wanted a  
> publicity stunt for his band, so decided to run for mayor.  The  
> only position open, however, was LT-gov on the democratic ballot.   
> For the first time in years, the democrats won and he was  elected  
> on the slogans a flowerpot for every hydrant and a pretty girl for  
> every streetcar.
>
> Maybe we should follow his example and take over the world.  Lets  
> see, "A Drummer in Every Pot."  "Tip A Canoe and Paddle Madeline  
> Home Too."  "Jazz with Honor." Audrey Van Dyke
>
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