Frederick's nautical attire is reminiscent of Darrell Dragon(The "Captain' of "The Captain and Tennile") but as far as piano playing is concerned, there's no comparison!
Once again Dr. Hodges makes other renditions look pathetic by comparison. He is truly a master of the piano, especially the use of the middle pedal, and he makes it all look so easy!
That's exactly what it is! "Waitin' For the Robert E. Lee" was composed by Lewis F. Muir with words by L. Wolfe Gilbert, and published in 1911. Frederick is dressed as a ship's captain, and one can only wonder where he found that outfit. This is also part of Mimi's variety show.
For a "straight" performance, this one is all Frederick.. The response? The revised version from 2011...
Billblom 7 months ago
Waitin for Frederick Hodges on this site of the ocean! Muir and Gilbert can be proud.
schrpnss 3 years ago
Spectacular! Fireworks! HOT!
5 STARS!
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Foozlebug 3 years ago
Frederick's nautical attire is reminiscent of Darrell Dragon(The "Captain' of "The Captain and Tennile") but as far as piano playing is concerned, there's no comparison!
hdksr2 3 years ago
Once again Dr. Hodges makes other renditions look pathetic by comparison. He is truly a master of the piano, especially the use of the middle pedal, and he makes it all look so easy!
hdksr2 3 years ago
Wow. Even beats J. Lawrence Cook's fabulous version of Waitin' for the Robert E. Lee!
TheKnabe 3 years ago
That's exactly what it is! "Waitin' For the Robert E. Lee" was composed by Lewis F. Muir with words by L. Wolfe Gilbert, and published in 1911. Frederick is dressed as a ship's captain, and one can only wonder where he found that outfit. This is also part of Mimi's variety show.
KawhackitaRag 3 years ago
Sounds like the old Dixieland standard "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee" although the first few seconds quote "Handful of Keys" by Fats Waller
sunshinecapers 3 years ago