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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The Best of Me
Donny & Marie Osmond Lyrics
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How did I ever let my heart believe
In one who never gave enough to me?
So many years gone, love I was so wrong
I can't forget the way it used to be
And how you changed the taste of love for me
I never thought I'd find
You were the one romance
I've always known in my mind
No one will ever touch me more
I only hope that in return I might have
Saved the best of me for you
We'll have no ending, if we can hold on
I think I've come this far because of you
Could be no other love, but ours will do
You were my one more chance
I never thought I'd find
You were the one romance
I've always known in my mind
No one will ever touch me more
I only hope that in return
I might have saved the best of me for you
No one will ever touch me more
And I only hope that in return
No matter how much we have to learn
I've saved the best of me for you
The song "The Best of Me" by Donny & Marie Osmond reflects on the regrets one may have in love and relationships. The lyrics convey a nostalgic tone as the singer reflects on their past mistakes of investing time and effort into someone who was never fully committed. The opening lines, "So many years gone, still I remember, how did I ever let my heart believe, in one who never gave enough to me?" highlight the pain and disappointment they experienced. The lyrics also showcase the hope they still hold onto for a true love, as they sing about their one more chance in finding someone who will touch them deeply and the love they always knew they deserved.
The chorus, "No one will ever touch me more, I only hope that in return I might have, saved the best of me for you," speaks to the idea of holding onto oneself and being willing to give the best version of oneself to the right person. The song, overall, evokes a sense of longing for a love that may have slipped away and the desire to find that perfect love.
Line by Line Meaning
So many years gone, still I remember
Despite the passing of time, I still recall
How did I ever let my heart believe
Why did I allow my heart to trust
In one who never gave enough to me?
In someone who never reciprocated my love
So many years gone, love I was so wrong
Many years have passed, and I realize my mistake in love
I can't forget the way it used to be
I cannot erase the memories of how things were
And how you changed the taste of love for me
You influenced my perception and experience of love
You were my one more chance
You were the opportunity to try again
I never thought I'd find
I didn't expect to encounter such a chance
You were the one romance
You were my true love
I've always known in my mind
I've been aware of this in my thoughts
No one will ever touch me more
I won't feel such love from anyone else
I only hope that in return I might have
My wish is that in exchange, I gave
Saved the best of me for you
The best part of me was reserved for you
We'll have no ending, if we can hold on
Our love won't fade, as long as we persevere
I think I've come this far because of you
I believe you played a significant role in getting me here
Could be no other love, but ours will do
I don't desire any other love, as ours is sufficient
No matter how much we have to learn
Regardless of how much we have left to discover
I've saved the best of me for you
I've preserved the finest version of myself, exclusively for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeremy Lubbock, Richard Marx, David Foster
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