The show starred brother and sister pop duo Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond. Donny had first become popular singing in a music group with his brothers, The Osmonds, and Marie was one of the youngest singers to reach #1 on the Billboard Country Music charts (with "Paper Roses", in 1973). The siblings were given the show by ABC-TV President Fred Silverman after he saw the duo co-host a week on The Mike Douglas Show which followed their series of popular remakes of oldies, such as "I'm Leaving It (All) Up To You," "Morning Side Of The Mountain," "Deep Purple" and "Make The World Go Away."
Donny & Marie consisted mainly of an ice skating number intro, comedy skits, followed by songs performed by the duo. The most famous song performed on the show was "I'm A Little Bit Country, I'm a Little Bit Rock and Roll", which formed the basis of a weekly segment in which Marie ("a little bit country") would trade off singing a country music song with Donny ("I'm a little bit rock and roll")) singing a rock and roll song. Each episode concluded with a musical finale and a cascade of balloons from the ceiling, matched to the colors of the sets and costumes. Donny and Marie would then sing their trademark closing song, "May Tomorrow Be a Perfect Day".
Originally, the show was created by Sid & Marty Krofft and videotaped in Los Angeles at KTLA Studios, but creative control of the show was given to the Osmonds after a long battle, and Donny & Marie was moved to the Osmond Studios in Orem, Utah in November 1977. The first episode produced in Utah was the 1977 Christmas Show.[citation needed]
The show's popularity declined after it was revealed that teen heartthrob Donny was dating (and eventually married) fellow Utahn Debbie Glenn, therefore taking him 'off the market' of eligible bachelors. According to an edition of the VH1 series Behind the Music, many female viewers started to tune out at this point. The series also underwent a format change in the final season, eliminating segments such as the ice skaters and country/rock-n-roll segments in favor of more concert-style disco numbers. The show was also retitled The Osmond Family Show near the end, as the program increasingly featured members of Donny and Marie's family.
The 1980-1981 TV season featured Marie with a Bob Mackie fashion make-over and starring in her own solo variety series on NBC called Marie. Soon after, she became co-host of the reality TV program, Ripley's Believe It or Not.
Donny and Marie joined together again in 1998 to co-host Donny & Marie (also known as The Donny and Marie Hour and The Donny and Marie Show), a talk show that ran for two seasons.
Donny & Marie was a 1998 talk show hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond. The show ended in June of 2000. The show had a "house band," featuring Jerry Williams (musical director/keyboards), Kat Dyson (guitar), Paul Peterson (bass), and Nick Vincent (drums).
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I'm Leaving It Up to You
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics
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You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
Or are we through?
That's why I'm leaving it up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
I've got my heart in my hand
I don't understand
What, what have I done wrong
I worship the ground that you walk on
That's why I'm leavin' it up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
Or are we through?
I'm leavin' it all up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
Or are we through?
I'm leavin' it all up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
The lyrics to Donny & Marie Osmond's song "I'm Leaving It Up To You" convey a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability in a relationship. The singer addresses their partner, saying that they are leaving the fate of their relationship in their partner's hands, and implores them to make a decision about whether they want to continue with their love, or if they want to end things. The phrase "I've got my heart in my hand" suggests that the singer is in a fragile emotional state, and fears the possibility of rejection or abandonment.
The lines "I don't understand what, what have I done wrong / I worship the ground that you walk on" express confusion and hurt at the possibility of the relationship ending. The singer seems to be acknowledging that they have done everything in their power to show their devotion and love, and now they are at a loss as to what else they can do. The repetition of the phrase "I'm leaving it up to you" drives home the idea that the singer is at the mercy of their partner's decision, and is resigned to accept whatever outcome results.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Leaving It Up To You" paint a picture of a relationship on the brink of collapse, with one partner desperate for the other to make a decision about their future together. The emotional strife and vulnerability expressed in the lyrics make the song a poignant and relatable reflection of the struggles that many people face in their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leavin' it all up to you
I am giving you full responsibility to make a decision for our relationship
You decide what you're gonna do
You have the power to make a choice that will affect our relationship's future
Now do you want my love
Do you still love me and want to continue our relationship?
Or are we through?
Or have we reached the end of our relationship and it's time to move on?
I've got my heart in my hand
I am vulnerable and exposed, putting my feelings out there for you to consider
I don't understand
I am confused and don't know what went wrong or where our relationship is headed
What, what have I done wrong
I am questioning if I did something to cause our relationship to falter
I worship the ground that you walk on
I love you deeply and hold you in high regard, seeing you as someone worthy of admiration and reverence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Harris, Dewey Terry
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@frankpaul3479
loved this song when it first came out and loved it ever since.
what a joy to see these two delightful people perform.
got the chance to see them live just before their final show in vegas {and their brothers in branson too, but that's another post perhaps}.
front row seats and back stage meet and greet too.
what a treat.
what a legacy of love they have left the world.
how much better can you do than that?
love and peace to you and all,
xxxxxxx
@frankpaul3479
abbasolutely mike. love your pov. we have children to demonstrate and reveal our eternal unconditional love. no matter what decisions our children make, we stand by them and let them live their lives according to their life plan choices.
what better extension of ourselves could we have?
now wouldn't it be nice to extend that to all the world's children?
what a challenge i proclaim ...
love and peace to you and all,
xxxxxxx
@lolitaguittapbelen9456
Love that Show ....during the time of DONNY & MARIE OSMOND SHOW.. Year 68 - 73
@antoniakoreiba6704
So sweet..I miss these times
@kvf_Aotearoanz
I woke up singing this old fav song by Donny & Marie... Both my older sister, 57yrs passed away recently during the Covid lockdown while living in Ozzie & this song brings back good memories of us singing this song & watching the OSMONDS on TV. So for me today is Osmond day. Amazing musical family foreva classic for me...& I miss my big sista...
@arinco6944
Donny and Marie are the most beautiful and talented brother and sister team of all!!
@nancykarause7325
Talk about memories, that's sure. Does go back quite a few days.
Who knows Donny and Murray?❤
@staceylauten6316
I took my husband to see Donny and Marie in Las Vegas back in 2009 and they were both amazing!!!! We were so happy we got to see them!!!! XOXO
@choou.4745
I’m 61 years old. Guess , how happy I am.
@sandraelizabethguzmanmiche2891
Me too
@frankpaul3479
loved this song when it first came out and loved it ever since.
what a joy to see these two delightful people perform.
got the chance to see them live just before their final show in vegas {and their brothers in branson too, but that's another post perhaps}.
front row seats and back stage meet and greet too.
what a treat.
what a legacy of love they have left the world.
how much better can you do than that?
love and peace to you and all,
xxxxxxx
@Maria-1987
Omg this song has never left my mind since I was a little girl sitting on the floor glued to the tv watching Donny&Marie ❤