Time for some duets... in my Music Video Roundup, Vol.5

It's been awhile since my last music video roundup, I did Vol. 4 way back in May 2022.  But I still enjoy gathering a handful of music videos and watching them over and over, so I figured why not share my recent favorites. 

As to why I enjoy watching these again and again, there's no good explanation.  I just do.  It's a short list this time, only 5.  But this go 'round they're all duets.

So on that musical note....

1. Dolly Parton & her sisters Stella & Cassie on The Porter Wagoner Show, 1970

Since Dolly Parton's passing I've been watching her music videos pretty regularly.  But this one I probably watch daily.  I just find it remarkable how Dolly owns that stage and she's only 24 years old!  Her sister Stella was 21, and Cassie (the brunette) was only 19.  But I love when Dolly gently admonishes Porter for not knowing her sister's names, and points out their "sweet mama and sweet grandpa", who are beaming in the audience.  

2. Les Paul & Mary Ford are at home and waiting for that sunrise, 1951

I don't know how or when I came across this duo, but am so glad I did.  (Mary doesn't play her guitar here, but she was a wonderful guitarist.)  These two were pioneers in multi-track recording, singing and playing to their own music.  In fact, they were the inspiration behind The Carpenters and their own sound.  Poor Mary Ford died in her fifties, in 1977 from alcoholism and diabetes.  I hope she found that sunrise.

3.  Meanwhile down under, there was "Young Talent Time" circa 1975-76

Hosted & produced by pop artist Johnny Young (who passed recently, this past August) this Australian variety show aired from 1971-1988.  Watching these young performers from the mid 1970s, I couldn't help but wonder what they're up to now.  They were teens my age, so they're in their sixties now.  They sang well together, and I am digging their 70's vibe.

4. Linda Purl & Jon Walmsley give it their all on The Waltons, February 17, 1977

I think Linda Purl was one of my favorite crushes in the 1970s, and she was sweet as can be singing I'll Fly Away, Oh Glory.  This has always been my favorite gospel (not that I have a lot of them).  Still, I only recently learned that it was my dad's too, he used to perform it in church with my Aunt Dena back in the day.

5. Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, The Ed Sullivan Show - March 30, 1969

Last December I shared a Steve & Eydie video from 1967, so I thought it fitting to end this list with another one.  And this song couldn't come along at a better time, given all our troubles in the world right now.  "Dear World", time for some real healing!