Julie Andrews At The Royal Variety Performance (1977)

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Date: 21st November, 1977
Venue: The Palladium Theatre, London, UK
To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Silver Jubilee a Royal Gala Performance was arranged at the Palladium in 1977. For this special show Lord Bernard Delfont joined forces with his brother, Lew Grade, to create a programme with strong transatlantic appeal.
"Many of America's greatest artistes will be appearing in this unique Gala Performance" they said in their joint message in the programme, "in tribute and salutation, from the United States of America, to honour the 25th anniversary of the accession to the Throne by Her Majesty The Queen. Fittingly, along with the American artistes, British stars will be appearing."
It was a big show in every way, with a star-studded line-up and a projected running time of four hours - twice the length of any previous show. Bob Hope was the perfect choice to play host for a night of truly royal entertainment.
Stars abounded, both animate and inanimate. The Muppets were a great hit, along with names like Rudolph Nureyev, Tommy Cooper and Julie Andrews.
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Well-received as Bob Hope undeniably was, his performance did not pass without some criticism. One reviewer noted that while his apparent ease and langour came over well on television, the theatre audience's view was often hampered by his cue cards!
Source: www.royalvarietycharity.org/r...

[@arthagnan020]

Julie at her peak. Unmatched voice, beauty, and mastery of the stage with the class only she delivers in abundance

[@Shamsithaca]

oh yes.

[@filipchung2121]

Julie is my sunshine. Whenever I see her sing, she lights up my life. Thank you Julie, and "The Julie Andrews Archive ."

[@julievanderleest]

Julie Andrews has always been a beautiful gal. Even in her golden years, she’s just beautiful!

[@JuanFernandez-jr2wz]

The grace and style of a great dame. Talent at a very high level. And a beautiful voice. Always a sun in our lifes.😊

[@Shamsithaca]

Her voice is just sublime. That clarity, the diction, power, the phrasing, simply UNMATCHED. Watch and learn singers.

[@monillafamily8691]

True, singers out there watch and learn from the master Dame Julie. But telling you frankly that Julie Andrews will always be the one and only even through the passing of time. 😍

[@mariaholden7964]

Julie has a marvellous voice.

[@kimphuong3556]

This wonderful perfect pitch voice makes Dame Julie Andrews practically perfect in every way her phenomenal beautiful singing voice with an incredible range that lifts the soul to the highest of heights, this super video 1977 shows her phenomenal range that bears testimony that some professions practice does make perfect. The hills were alive with the sound of Dame Julie Andrews singing voice. SUPERB ,Bless you Dame Julie Andrews. ♥

[@monalee7189]

Julie Andrews is the Master of Her Universe and defines the Beauty coupled with the ultimate class 🌹 May her Sound of Music fill our world with infinite LOVE🙏🏼

[@miramortada2378]

She's simply marvellous!

[@shams-ilarefin6104]

Her standing there raising her hands on the final I Could have Danced All Night is just so in-time and perfect with the music. What a stunning performance and what beauty in both voice and face she radiates. Cant wait for the AFI awards this year!!!!

[@tonimasson3226]

I LOVE AND ADORE Julie Andrews.

[@kimtomko8240]

Julie Andrews has always been my favorite female songstress. She has such poise and grace. Yet with a cheeky sense of humor ❤️.

[@sharondrury5676]

Oh my goodness. I’m loving this on my 76th birthday. Thank you many times, Julie. Much love.

[@renatewegner6822]

Happy Birthday and lots of fun watching the many Julie Andrews videos. Keep safe and healthy. 😍

[@larasruth8383]

Omg chillssss

[@bonnieckb7947]

I love her!!

[@teresaclemmer3613]

Always great!❤❤❤Love JULIE!

[@mariatello3719]

En estos tiempos de pandemia, ella es una luz que alumbra al mundo.

[@hugoreynoso777]

Incredible sharpness!!! I saw this in argentine tv in 1978, and never more. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@edithbernales5570]

her voice is very distinctive

[@Shamsithaca]

u mean its GLORIOUS!

[@JohnJones-ef9dz]

Beautiful, just beautiful,,,,,,😊😊😊😊............,

[@juliamariaf.queiroz2682]

♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹

[@user-oj1tr5cl4c]

すがすがしい声です私の青春です、私の部屋にはジュリーのレコード、CDやDVDがたくさんあります、すべて私の宝物です、 そして沢山思い出有り難う御座います

[@melissamell1785]

Realmente a Julie é uma grande estrela. Que voz!

[@curlysue3919]

Ooooh my goodness! WOW! ♥️♥️♥️thank you

[@Carter_0326]

Always loved her! Beautiful voice!

[@user-xx2cf1ki7u]

노래 부르려고 태어난 당신❤❤❤

[@davlaur]

Do you have any clips of Lena Zavaroni at this show in 1977 ?

[@MoominJude]

That first song was ghastly, but she's great. Oh and the band was bloody awful, what an odd arrangement for 'I could have Danced All Night'

[@Shamsithaca]

very much trying to be in tune with the times of when this aired LOL! Its not horrendous, but yes, for Julie's voice only very classy symphony versions will do. Also the drum set and that arrangement is too loud and too much for the piece. It could be a bit less. I actually find the first song kind of different and fun, but definitely for a classy even where the Royal Family and HRM is in attendance seems a bit ehem strange. But anyway, compared this evening, these days the Royal Variety performance is very mediocre in terms of singing standards and quality of yore.