1) Canadian jazz pianist, (Jun… Read Full Bio ↴At least two artists share this name:
1) Canadian jazz pianist, (June 9, 1957- )
2) American entertainer, (May 10, 1922 – March 25, 1992):
Born Anna Myrtle Swoyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1922 (although some sources have cited 1921), she held a life-long feeling of abandonment by her mother, who died while she was an infant. She and her sister, Betty Lou Barto, grew up in large cities where their father, who was a performer, entertained in vaudeville. Walker made her Broadway debut in 1941 in Best Foot Forward. The role provided Walker with her film debut when a movie version, starring Lucille Ball, was filmed in 1943. A subsequent appearance was in the MGM musical Broadway Rhythm, in which she had a featured musical number, "Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet." This song was written especially for her by Leonard Bernstein.
A diminutive four feet, ten inches (1.50 m) tall, Walker was difficult to cast; however, thanks to her dry comic delivery, she continued acting throughout the 1940s and 1950s and was nominated for a Tony Award in 1955. Dozens of television guest appearances and recurring roles followed, providing her with steady work. Her career spanned five decades, and included comedies, dramas and television variety shows such as The Garry Moore Show and The Carol Burnett Show. Walker co-starred with Phil Silvers in the 1960 musical, Do Re Mi.
She achieved her greatest success playing Ida Morgenstern, the mother of Valerie Harper's Rhoda Morgenstern, initially in a number of guest appearances on the Mary Tyler Moore and then as a regular in its spinoff, Rhoda. During much of the time she was co-starring in that hit situation comedy, she was also a regular on the successful Rock Hudson detective series McMillan and Wife, portraying Mildred the maid. These two roles brought her seven Emmy Award nominations. She also starred in two short-lived situation comedies, Blansky's Beauties and The Nancy Walker Show, both during the 1976-1977 season, giving her the rare distinction of being in two failed series within the same year. She returned to Rhoda (from which she'd departed a year earlier) at the beginning of the 1977-1978 season, remaining with the show for the rest of its run. During this time, Walker started to direct episodic television, including episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Rhoda and Alice.
One of Walker's last major film roles was as the deaf maid, Yetta, in the 1976 all-star comedy spoof Murder by Death. She continued to remain active in show business until her death, playing Rosie, a New Jersey diner waitress in a series of commercials for Bounty paper towels from 1970 to 1990. She helped make the product's slogan, "The Quicker Picker Upper", a common catchphrase. Among her final appearances in a television series was the recurring role of "Aunt Angela", Sophia Petrillo's widowed sister, on The Golden Girls for which she received an Emmy Award nomination.
In 1980, Walker made her feature film directorial debut, directing disco group The Village People and Olympian Bruce Jenner in the pseudo-autobiographical musical Can't Stop the Music. The film was a box office failure, although it later became something of a camp/cult favorite. This was the only theatrical film ever directed by Walker. Released too late to cash in on the disco craze that had swept the nation and savaged by reviewers, it still pops up on "worst movies" lists.
In the early 1980s, Walker directed for the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre in Florida, and acted in The Gin Game in a theatre in Denver.
Merry Christmas Baby
Nancy Walker Lyrics
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Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice
Bought me a hi-fi for Christmas, now I'm living in paradise
Well, I'm feelin', mighty fine, I got good music on my radio
Well, I feel so fine, I got good music on my radio
Yes, I want to hug and kiss you baby
While you're standing beneath the mistletoe
Left all these pretty presents that you see before me
Merry Christmas baby, you really been good to me.
I will always love you baby
Now I'm happy as I can be
The song "Merry Christmas Baby" by Nancy Walker is a classic Christmas song that speaks of the joy and excitement of receiving a gift from a loved one on Christmas day. The lyrics are about a woman who is thrilled with the gift she received from her partner, a hi-fi, and how it has brought her so much happiness. She feels so lucky and grateful for the gift she received, and she wants to show her partner how much she appreciates it by kissing him under the mistletoe.
The verse about Santa Claus coming down the chimney, leaving presents for the woman adds to the already festive vibe of the song. The lyrics talk about the many presents Santa brought her, which indicates that she was incredibly good this year. The chorus is then repeated, expressing how happy she is and how much she loves her partner. Altogether this song paints the perfect picture of a happy holiday season filled with love and joy.
Overall, "Merry Christmas Baby" is a heartwarming and cheerful song that captures the essence of the holiday season. The lyrics convey the excitement of receiving a present from a loved one on Christmas, and the joy it brings. Through the song, we get a feel for the fun and festivities of Christmas day, as well as the warmth and love that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Merry Christmas, baby, you really did treat me nice
I had a wonderful holiday because of how well you treated me.
Bought me a hi-fi for Christmas, now I'm living in paradise
You gave me such an amazing gift that my life feels perfect now.
Well, I'm feelin', mighty fine, I got good music on my radio
The music you gave me is so enjoyable that I feel fantastic.
Yes, I want to hug and kiss you baby while you're standing beneath the mistletoe
I want to show you how much I appreciate you with a meaningful kiss.
Santa came down the chimney, 'bout a half past three; left all these pretty presents that you see before me
Santa brought me a lot of presents, and I'm grateful for them.
Merry Christmas baby, you really been good to me.
Thank you so much for all that you have done for me this holiday season.
I will always love you baby; now I'm happy as I can be
I will forever love you, and I'm the happiest I have ever been thanks to you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lou Baxter, Johnny Dudley Moore
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