After joining and forming several different bands for years, he hit the big time with the launch of 'The Lawrence Welk Show' on ABC in 1955, and later in syndication where it remained until 1982. He left home when he was 21 to pursue his showbiz career. The first three acts feature more than 20 songs of inspiration including “Precious Memories,” “Swing Low Sweet Chariot,” “Ave Maria,” “How Great Thou Art,” “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands,” “Find Us Faithful,” “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho,” “My Tribute,” “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You,” and “The Hallelujah Chorus.”Ī special moment is highlighted in act three with a heartfelt salute to the late incomparable clarinetist Henry Cuesta who was a featured performer with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra for more than 30 years.Īct four features a “Precious Memories Medley” with the Welk Musical Family singing 12 all-time favorite hymns and a special reading of “Footsteps. LAWRENCE WELK bandleader and host was born in Strasburg, North Dakota on March 11, 1903. The special also features The Welk Champagne Music Makers under the direction of John Bahler. “Lawrence Welk Precious Memories” features 15 stars from the Welk Musical Family, including The Lennon Sisters, Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Champagne Lady Norma Zimmer, Jo Ann Castle, Mary Lou Metzger, Jack Imel, Tom Netherton, Ken Delo, Dick Dale, Gail Farrell, Bob Ralston, and Joe Feeney.
The audience was thrilled by the songs of faith and responded with numerous standing ovations.
This PBS special was taped before a live audience at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson, Missouri in early September, 2004.
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