My mother said this ended his career. She was right. But then he had another career. Compare and contrast.

Because, you know, you know, when all is said and done, he was the best ever.

Got to see him in person one time. Thought I’d be seeing a tottering shell. In Cincinnati. He was magnificent. It was open air. I was married at the time. She said, “Oh my God.” Before it was a thing. How good he was.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lvDNy5RS2eU

P.S. Have to share this because it was so cute. My mother used to dance all alone to this song. Have you ever seen your mother dance all alone? Perfect beauty in middle age.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLXRlv43gsnQ2MHV2uzEzIFEdS4MC3_Eee&v=xlVF8ZOTWmM

Life is like that.

And like this too.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3OwIRmlJJWs