Simple is a long song. And, as it turns out, not so simple. This was the first time where Sondheim combined music, speaking, multiple characters, and multiple melodies into one song. David and Kyle try to break it apart and figure out what works and what doesn't. Quantum Leap theme song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-xRRKLRhDwA great overview of Hal Prince's career from PBS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wol9Xt0ZsWYA speech from D. A. Pennebaker when he received an honorary Oscar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PjmZjbTWzwYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using two productions to frame our discussion of Anyone Can Whistle.The original Broadway cast starring Angela Lansbury and Lee Remick (1962)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YVV6YbOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xOCL3iOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GgGivIThe concert version starring Madeline Kahn and Bernadette Peters (1995)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2JCs9v4Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xS3Q5IOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SijmkIOur sponsors this week are:1.  The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses. Check out I Have Some Notes here: http://ihavesomenotes.com - Punching up mediocre movies one podcast at a time2. ATB Pride - www.atb.com/pride - We live by these words within our own walls and out in the communities we serve. Acceptance everywhere is our stance, our goal and the spirit of a movement we're proud to uplift.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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