Annette Funicello - Lonely Guitar

[RonaldVaughan]

I seem to remember,that the studio version had the guitar played by JIMMIE DODD

(R.I.P.) and it was one of the very first uses of the "Leslie" (whirling speaker) to

give a "vibrato" effect to a guitar,even pre-dating CAROL KAY'E'S use of it on the

1965 Jewel Akins' hit "The Birds and The Bees".

[wrybreadspread]

Annette & Zorro; 2 Disney icons. This is some powerful Mouse mojo. Props to the poster

[beatlesopera]

For someone like myself who didn't live in the heyday of Annette Funicello's popularity, it can be hard to figure out the exact reason for her popularity, but not after watching this video.

[brainsareus]

@beatlesopera she was pretty, like a real person. i was a little on the young side, to remember too much,but there are famous tales of her "sprouting" womanhood on the mm-club . pardon the easy pun,but she obviously "stood out". she was also warm and friendly,at a time when that was still a cool thing to be.

[karpathy1]

Nice song by Annette. From Annette teen album. Everybody adored Annette.

[pamomille]

Does anyone know where to find the chords for this guitarsolo?? I really love this version!!!

[rewolf71]

retro emo disney you go!

[teardrops2010able]

One of the best singers in the world.

[fromthesidelines]

As I've said, Annette also recorded the song (written for her by Jimmie Dodd) for Disney's record label in 1959, 'Enigma'. It's on one of her albums and a "45 single" as well....

[ncatt]

@fromthesidelines Sorry, never heard of any song like this, let alone Annette singing it in her album in 1959 or any other year Her '59 album "Annette" included _ 1.Tall Paul, 2.My Heart Became of Age, 3.Don`t Jump to Conclusions, 4.Lonely Guitar, 5.It Took Dreams, 6.Wild Willie, 7.Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy, 8.How Will I Know My Love, 9.Ma, He`s Making Eyes at Me, 10.Especially for You, 11.That Crazy Place From Outer Space, 12.Love Me Forever

[Rtmax45]

@ncatt You just said 4. Lonely Guitar 1959 album?

[ncatt]

@Rtmax45 Lonely Guitar was track #4 on her 1959 Album titled "Annette"

[ncatt]

@fromthesidelines Maybe you just had a "bad dream"

[DianneCarter]

@fromthesidelines it's the same song but recorded a little differently by Annette on the 1993 box set: "A Musical Reunion with America's Girl Next Door [Box Set]" on Amazon. It's a great box set!

[Enigmafan88]

I wanna find the full version of this song, but it seems to be impossible.. Does anyone know by who this is originally sung, so i can find it? Thanks

[ncatt]

@Enigmafan88 Lonely guitar; Is there no one who loves us Lonely guitar; Not a soul seems to care The stars in the sky; Look like teardrops Because I've been crying And the breeze seems to; Sigh as I whisper my Penance and prayer Lonely guitar (lonely guitar); Now our song is a sad song Longing, we are, for; Someone to adore (Lonely guitar) (continued)

[ncatt]

@Enigmafan88 (continued) Some sunny day; There may come our way One who will love us; Then my lonely guitar You and I will be; Lonely no more (Lonely guitar) Is there no one who loves us (Lonely guitar) Not a soul seems to care Some sunny day; There may come our way One who will love us; Then my lonely guitar You and I will be; Lonely no more (Lonely guitar)

[ncatt]

@Enigmafan88 This was released as a single in 1959 and hit #50 on the Billboard charts and was also released by Disney on her 1st Buena Vista labeled album in '59 titled "Annette"

[secandar]

@ncatt Thank you, dear :)

[secandar]

@ncatt On behalf of Enigmafan88, thank you! :)

[secandar]

@ncatt On behalf of Enigmafan88, thank you dearly :)

[shannx55]

But it doesn't look like she's actually playing it at the end...

[shannx55]

ah i remember this episode, and as a guitar player myself part of this show inspired me to pick up the guitar that year and learn to play. ;) memories.

[UbnubGirl96]

I've never heard this song before, but I've heard it in my dreams, it sounded so beautiful. but, what movie is this from? or TV show? and what is it about? I would love to watch it. =)

[ncatt]

TV . . . . Disney's "Zorro" television series with Guy Williams as Zorro and Don Diego. A 3-part episode called "Zorro And The Mystery Of Don Cabrillo".

[blondiesister1]

I've looked for this song for ages. I remembered all the words, so I knew I didn't imagine it--I remember when it first aired on TV's ZORRO. Walt Disney gave a spot on the show to Annette for her 16th birthday present (she, as well as most of us, had an incredible crush on Don Diego dela Vega, played by Guy Williams -- sigh !)

[acdeucee]

Wow! who knew She was a guitar wizard? Starring in a film with Will Robinsons Dad. What other secrets are they keeping from Anettes doting fans. Burns me up! Still find her adorable.

[folkmusicgirl]

What a sweet song. Never knew Annette sang in a movie & never knew she was in other movies other then all the Beach movies she was in.

Do you know approximately how old Annette was in the video?

[ncatt]

She was a very young 16, in the "Beach" movies she was in her early 20's

[SEVFEST]

Annette my first crush ever,,,,

I love her and wish her the very best

[ncatt]

Please avoid anymore comments about what you believe her health is except that she has MS.

3rd party statements are not always factual, nor are they welcome.

[strong1235]

Annette was always so genuine, soft and sexy voice, beautiful eyes and figure. So sad that she now has advanced MS and is almost unable to communicate. How much joy she brought to so many of us through her music and movies. God bless you Annette.

[blinko656]

Guy Williams -- "Lost In Space".

[KathyK50]

Guy Williams was the most handsome actor I've ever seen!!! I had such a crush on him when I was a little girl.

Thanks for this short clip of Zorro and Annette.

[Arwenamine1989]

I totally agree!!!

[dirkbaeke]

She was the most beautiful girl in all the episodes of zorro!

[steinlifter]

I think Annette was at her absolute most beautiful here, it was around the same time that she was dating Paul Anka(lucky bastard!)and Walt Disney and her parents were concerned that their dating might hurt her image, at any rate,Paul wrote the song "Puppy Love" about their relationship. also in an interview Annette said at this time she also had a huge crush on Guy Williams who play's "Zorro".

[SirBasildeBrush]

the poor woman's "Johnny Guitar", but still a great tune.

[Chessman743]

the best zorro ever. I absolutely love this song :-) who does'nt love Annette

[Kitten0fDoom]

Zorro was the best show! I loved watching it in Vault Disney at midnight, you know, BEFORE the disney channel LOST ITS SOUL and stopped showing quality programs.

[drummerlead]

You mean that this clip is from Zorro? Never knew that!

[Chessman743]

Thank you so much for posting

[CraigSD]

Thanks so much for this! It's nice to hear Annette's voice again.

[lustre5]

Like Jennifer Grey, Annette did not need a nose job. They had unique, ethnic looks that shouldn't have been tampered with. At any rate, I couldn't wait to get home from school to see Annette sing and dance and star in those series with lover boy Spin Evans. Ah, memories!

[fromthesidelines]

"Lonely Guitar" was written for her by "Chief Mouseketeer" Jimmie Dodd....and it was also a Top Ten hit for her on Disneyland Records, because of her appearance. And this was from a four episode story arc when she appeared as "Anita Cabrillo".

[RonaldVaughan]

JIMMIE DODD,R.I.P.

If I'm not mistaken,he was one of the first

artists to ever use the "Leslie" (rotating

speaker) effect for this song!

[7NTM61Ic]

Jimmie Dodd always seemed like such a great guy besides being multitalented.

[mrgwangi4325]

annette WAS Zorro!

[kevinkazan]

This is from the stories arc started with "The Brooch" episode

[lunalunanueva]

Oh! I love Zorro.

[zorita619]

who didnt have a crush on guy williams! i would luv to find me a guy like him;] :D

[estelaaragon01]

Thanks for adding this clip - Annette did this episode, as a birthday present from Walt Disney, who knew she had a crush on Guy Williams, Zorro himself! :D

[erickbriana]

do you have any more episodes of annette in zorro.

[ncatt]

I believe she only appeared in 4 episodes, This is from the first 3(1959), the 4th from (1961) I do not have.

[erickbriana]

can you post that scene when zorro brings anita to the house.  Because I like that scene.

[SakuraX7]

Zorro! This was my favorite of favorite shows once upon a time. Thank you so much for posting. Could I ask- where did you find this?

[ncatt]

This is from a Zorro VHS tape. 3 = ½hr. shows

[SakuraX7]

Are they still around? I mean do you think I could get my hands on a copy? I loved this show so much and I'd really love to see it again!

[ncatt]

The tapes are out of print. Maybe used or the Disney Channel will show them someday.

[DangerBriana1]

I don't think that they are going to show tv series of Zorro because it's have been on along time but now the Disney Channel is not showing like the old tv shows like Walt Disney Presnets Disneyland, Zorro, and The Mickey Mouse Club anymore.

[SorceressPol]

Thank you! Annette Funicello made this episode of Zorro one of my favorites. I used to be proud to say I watch the Disney Channel.

[armpitboy562]

I'll go one further. I'm proud to say that I used to watch "Mousercise"!

[RetrosKimo]

A Very Young Annette Here_