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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Make the World Go Away
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics
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And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
Do you remember when you loved me
Before the world took me astray?
If you do, then forgive me
Make the world go away
And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
I'm sorry if I hurt you
I'll make it up day by day
Just say you love me like you used to
And make the world go away
Make the world go away
And get it off my shoulders
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
Say the things you used to say
And make the world go away
The song "Make the World Go Away" by Donny and Marie Osmond is a touching ballad about feeling weighed down by the weight of the world and seeking comfort and solace from a loved one. The lyrics express a desire to escape from the demands and pressures of daily life and simply be lost in a moment of intimate connection with someone special.
The opening lines "Make the world go away, And get it off my shoulders" convey the idea that the world is too much to bear, and the singer wants to be free from the troubles that have been weighing them down. They long for the ease and simplicity of the past, when life was less complicated and their relationship was more vibrant. The singer is asking their lover to bring them back to that time and make the world go away through the power of love and connection.
The second stanza "Do you remember when you loved me, Before the world took me astray?" is an honest and vulnerable admission of the singer's shortcomings and a plea for forgiveness. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes and strayed from their lover, causing hurt and disappointment. However, they are willing to make amends and work towards rebuilding their relationship by asking their lover to "just say you love me like you used to, And make the world go away."
Overall, "Make the World Go Away" is a beautiful and emotional song that speaks to the longing for simplicity and the redemptive power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Make the world go away
Please help me forget about the problems and stressors in my life.
And get it off my shoulders
Take away the burden of dealing with these issues on my own.
Say the things you used to say
Express the affection and support that you used to offer me.
Do you remember when you loved me
Do you recall the past when you cherished me deeply?
Before the world took me astray?
Before worldly problems drove us apart and hurt our relationship?
If you do, then forgive me
If you remember our past love, please forgive me for any wrongdoings.
I'm sorry if I hurt you
I apologize for any pain or heartache I may have caused you.
I'll make it up day by day
I will work hard to regain your trust and love with each passing day.
Just say you love me like you used to
Simply tell me that you still care for me as deeply as you once did.
Say the things you used to say
Repeat the kind and loving words that once held our relationship together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Cochran
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