Peter Allen on The Don Lane Show 1977

A delightful episode of Peter Allen on The Don Lane Show in 1977. In it, Peter talks about the inspiration behind his hit song, "I Go to Rio", his trip to Rio, and his latest album, It Is Time for Peter Allen. Don then embarrasses Peter with old clips of him on Bandstand when he was part of The Allen Brothers act. Allen then performs his incredibly tender song, "I Honestly Love You". I wish he performed Rio, but he was too tired to do it since he had just gotten off the plane.
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Interview (0:00)
I Honestly Love You (11:55)

[@garrybriggs2108]

Certainly one of the best talented artists born I still call Australia home is such a tribute to this Beautiful Country Missed Always

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Thanks for your nice comment!

[@karinwright2105]

How great was Peter Allen! I was a young teen when he was alive. Going to Tenterfield on a road trip soon for the Peter Allen festival 🥰

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

I'm so happy to hear that they are having the festival again! Have a great time!😀

[@anAngelisHard2find]

A natural superstar. With Australian generosity and unnassuming charm.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

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[@bluenight2611]

No auto tune. Just pure talent.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

And I don't see many performers back then with an earpiece in their ears.

[@bluenight2611]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen The "old school " was the best because you couldn't hide. You either had the "it" factor or you didn't. Peter was down to earth, extremely funny... I wish he was still around. A natural ✨️

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

You are so correct!💖😊

[@jamesavalos4555]

Oh my goodness ...those shoes !! :D Great stuff !!!

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Gotta love those sandals!

[@eliothorowitz5627]

A pure showman with humility and grace. Just curious...is Don Lane a New Yorker? He seems to have my Brooklyn accent.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

Yes, Don was born in NY and was raised in the Bronx.

[@eliothorowitz5627]

@@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen Don was a gracious host, treating his guests like family. Thought I'd share this tidbit with you. During his Radio City Music Hall show, he took a short break to talk with the audience. "Olivia Newton John and I were called to a Command Performance, which is a great honour. When Livie told me we couldn't wear our tiaras, I was devastated. It was a great evening, but I broke protocol. I shook my bum at the Royal box! Having lived in Greenwich Village (New York City's Gaybourhood) I should've known how dangerous it is to turn your back on a Queen!" The audience was diverse, gay, straight, young, old all races. so there wasn't a mass reaction, but I laughed so hard I nearly fell off my seat.

[@TheMusicMagicofPeterAllen]

He shared that story on another Don Lane episode too.