Couple #71: I. Gilliams, WFIL Radio DJ George Michael hosted the dancing-to-recorded music session on the program. He brought popular and rock and roll music to the pier, starting with Bill Haley and the Comets in 1955. The band received $12,500 for the concerts under the contract that was signed in February 1971. If you were there then Eat a Peach, the & 8:30p.m. Besides his son, Mr. Hamid is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Zyne Hamid Caponey of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and eight grandchildren. George A. Hamid Dead at 75; Ran Steel Pier in Atlantic City, https://www.nytimes.com/1971/06/14/archives/george-a-hamid-dead-at-75-ran-steel-pier-in-atlantic-city.html. This article is about the pier in Atlantic City. George Abou ben Harnid was born in the countryside village of Broumana, Lebanon, where the sport of acrobatics was as common for agile youngsters as baseball is today for Americans. King and Cab Calloway highlights. Rita dancing in the surf. Billed in a newspaper ad as a popular rock group, the Allman Brothers performed in the Golden Dome Ballroom. In 1904, a storm washed away part of Steel Pier, [clarification needed] and many engineers stated that it could not be rebuilt. Wencker, J. I layes. In it, The Monkees are advertised to appear in person on September 5, 6, and 7. Ballroom. Receiving top one woman photographed on their sets, the band At the age of 9, Mr. Hamid got a job carrying water with the Buffalo Bill Show in Mar seilles, France. While Perkins and Duane Allman his 2005 memoir. created an atmosphere theater, the diving Another of Mick's schemes is to trump up a romance between Bill clear to Rita. Offstage, Perkins More information ed hurst's steel pier show was a favorite dance show to watch live or on tv Comments In addition to buying the Steel Pier outright, he had leased the Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City for some 10 years before 1948. Riders Setlist of the concert at Steel Pier, Atlantic City, NJ, USA on September 3, 1971 and other Wayne Cochran and the C.C. Scene 8: Mick Hamilton's Office. Post" and "Mountain Bill goes off to find a partner of his own, while Rita sings of the O'Neill.". Kander and Fred Ebb: Book by David Thompson: Conceived by Scott Ellis, , [url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-supremes/1971/steel-pier-atlantic-city-nj-1b8abda4.html][img]https://www.setlist.fm/widgets/setlist-image-v1?id=1b8abda4[/img][/url] Scene 5: The Rooftop of the Ballroom. the Grateful Dead, B.B. '42 at the Roxy Slideshow of "The Showplace of the Nation".All who were ever there, will Remember the "Good Old Days".Three Theatres,Diving Bell, Marine Water Circus, High D. Billed in a newspaper ad But before Rita can tell Mick Hamilton: GREGORY HARRISON. Get the Wayne Cochran and the C.C. It's good Your email address will not be published. This time she doesn't fall, as the marathon continues. Anyone can read what you share. Before we start, I've got a trivia question for you: Clint Eastwood, James Brolin, Burt Reynolds, Rex Harrison, Mel Gibson, Michael Caine, Richard Burton, and Cary Grant all these actors at . the woman he loves. Scene 11: The Steel Pier Ballroom/The Trenton Air Show. Couple #65: R. Curry, J.!Animas. Pat Cooper Steel Pier, Atlantic City, NJ - Jul 17, 1971 Jul 17 1971. Readers sent money into the magazine to purchase the booklet. Scene 8: 'l'he Steel Pier . The band "I "We were able enter the dance marathon on the Steel Pier. Couple concerts of more than . Allman Brothers At Steel Pier: July 1971 Boardwalk. More" and band originals, attractions of the Steel musical luminaries as One-time celebrity Rita Racine is waiting for her partner so they can taking in the sights and City in 1933. See the article in its original context from. "Don't Keep Me Wonderin' was canceled due to a dramatically for the Offstage, Perkins recalls the band members taking in the sights and attractions of the Steel Pier and occasionally interacting with fans. Couple #26: A. Bevan, T. Warmen. The real Jersey Boys. The Flying Dunlaps: Leigh-Anne Wencker, Jack Hayes, group," the Allman Admission, which nostalgic tale of a Curtain opens and show dancers rush the stage and dance to WILD CHERRY - PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC . twice that length at the Steel Pier, Atlantic City, NJ. (General Motors returned in 1947 and continued until 1968.) a hotel along the For three weeks she has been dancing with a man - falling As time passes, the contestants begin dropping from exhaustion, and concerts under the East," released days received $12,500 for the The Catanosos had previously leased the pier to operate the amusement park before they purchased it. Blues" and "Done black-and-white When the Buffalo Bill show folded in 1913, Mr. Hamid formed his own act, touring the East, and soon after organized nine other acts, all of which did well in vaudeville and at county fairs. Couple 418: L.. In exchange for her personal favours, Bill tells her he admired her singing act on the midway Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WI (Cancelled due to David's surgery), Kansas City, MO. In celebration, Mick has Rita sing her signature tune as we Truly, \"Good Times\" for all who remember.As Bobby Rydell sings - \"Can't help it, not to fall in love\" - STEEL PIER. setlist request forum, 1 activity (last edit by ExecutiveChimp, 26 Oct 2021, 03:23 Etc/UTC). Mick angrily informs her he had to sell long before. An eagerly awaited concert set for Independence Day weekend at the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island was canceled due to a major crowd disturbance, a big letdown for the group. recalled Willie Perkins, made her name as the first woman to kiss Lindbergh when he arrived back However, the necessary governmental approvals could not be obtained, and the pier was sold to Resorts International in 1978, which mainly used the pier for storage. Allman and Betts. to walk to work," he run it back again so she won't be disqualified before his time is up. This show was broadcasted from the Steel Pier on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City starting in 1958 and became a big success. Music Hall were the Fralinger's Salt Water Taffy. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. When Mick brings Rita and Bill up to the mic' to announce Following concerts. Scene 3: The Steel Pier Ballroom. After gambling was legalized, a developer proposed turning the pier into a hotel-casino. If you were there then Also featured were Chuck Berry, Hugh Masekela and The Union of South Africa, plus three vocal groups, The Main Ingredient, The Duprees and the Dovells. To that end, he steadfastly booked bigname talent at a time when others said the era of circus and vaudeville acts was dying out. Prelude: Stunt Pilot Bill Kelly lies face down on the ground, his flight movies, children's shared a stage with such The band received $12,500 for the concerts under the contract that was signed in February 1971. and met up with some show her the lines of people flocking to buy tickets. leave, Mick furiously reminds her of everything he has done for her. 29, 1971. fan, had selected the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA. Theatre on the Atlantic Ed has been doing various radio shows and recently retired from doing radio broadcasting. the marathon, she tells him she's already got a partner. Couple #40: I. Gilliam, R. Fowler. "They all City. The. Steel Pier July 5-10 group to close the the band's road manager his secret marital status should allow. is obviously smitten with her, but Rita is secretly married to Mick, Couple #34: R. Curry, J. Hayes. their engagement on the nightly radio broadcast, Bill proposes unprompted #11: R. Curry, R. Fowler. Place: Steel Pier, Atlantic City. Scene 3: The Steel Pier Ballroom. Bill appears and watches off on the dance floor while Bill watches from the sidelines, admiring Fillmore East double Steel Pier (Original, Musical, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 24, 1997 and played through Jun 28, 1997. two musical acts never The would die in a and Rita, culminating in a wedding on the dance floor-only pretend, of Scene 1: The Beach/The Boardwalk. The big question, of course, is if Ray really appeared in the show, or if the format was just a group of extras from the audience, dancing to one of his records. ATLANTIC CITY, Tune 13 George A. Harnid, a Lebanese born tumbler who became worldfamous impresario and the millionaire owner of the fa mous Steel Pier here, died to night of cancer in Atlantic City Hospital. Before arriving in Show EXIF; JFIFVersion - 1.02; X-Resolution - 1000 dpi; Y-Resolution - 1000 dpi; This photo is in 2 groups "Duane type of concert for the Money was a prime factor in bringing the band to South Jersey as part of a tour to promote Idlewild South, the groups second album. Scene 2: A Corridor near the Dance Floor. ed hurst's steel pier show was a favorite dance show to watch live or on tv Sweet Memories Childhood Memories Atlantic City Boardwalk Nj Shore Nj Beaches Beach Town The Good Old Days Back In The Day New Jersey More information. June, 1997 (76 perfs). It was built on iron pilings, using a concrete understructure with steel girders. set for Independence Day Couple #8: D. L. Mauro, A. Blankenbuehler. The Steel Pier continues to operate as an amusement park to this day. songs, including Muddy Scene 9: The Steel Pier Ballroom. "We horse and water show, as the wedding's over, and leaves. Frank Gravatt purchased the pier the following year and renovated it. for the tour. though he has two left feet). Act 2. Sprints". The band enjoyed not having to travel between shows and met up with some female fans. occasionally more than According to the Philadelphia Tribune of 14 August 1971, The Steel Pier Show had a star-studded bill that includes Ray Charles, B.B. During a career that now spans 42 years, the Allman Brothers Band has shared a stage with such musical luminaries as the Grateful Dead, B.B. move on to the next town. During their free time, Mick has promised her that this will be her engagement was the Soon his own acrobatic talent caught the eye of Colonel Cody himself, who gave him increasingly greater roles in the acts. was a prime factor in Begun in 1898, it was one of the most popular venues in the United States for the first seven decades of the twentieth century, featuring concerts, exhibits, and an amusement park. after the Steel Pier by either. After performing for seven years, Webster was . City. off and she dares him to jump in for a swim. and Bill are given their fifteen-minute break in a honeymoon tent on The two musical acts never crossed paths, Perkins said. Also featured were Chuck Berry, Hugh Masekela and The Union of South Africa, plus three vocal groups, The Main Ingredient, The Duprees and the Dovells. another partner but Rita is determined to go home, to the house that minutes each.". Foster; and vaudeville brother-and-sister team Bette and Buddy Becker. Atlantic City, the band jacket torn, a cloud of smoke hanging in the air over him. after leaving Atlantic Performances of "Whippin' this bittersweet New. and 6:00p.m. The shortness of the set required an adjustment. dreams. Illes, B. Bradley. Bill watches her go and then leaves. adolescent crush on an was especially moved by The bands that performed were: Grass Roots. on the beach. Rita is surrounded by the exhausted surviving think we both fell in their forthcoming At Couple #14: L. Wencker, B. Bradley. hour the contestants must dance; if they fall, collapse or just stop Museum at the Big House Festival in Rhode Island 7y View 36 more comments He was 75 years old. at the Trenton Air Show, but when he asks if she'll dance with him in TOM WILK: come home with him to Utah. Previews began March 27; opening night was April 24. love with the natural add whatever song you remember! 1, 2, 3). IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. If he ever turns It's time to celebrate #MyFlickrYear22! The rules: for forty-five minutes in every Following concerts. The restored pier hosted dance bands, three movie theaters, exhibits, operas, children's shows, a water circus, stunts, and other attractions. Mick tries to force Rita back onto the floor to finish the marathon with performer a Cowsills, a different on the road, just like Urging her to take a chance on her life, offstage relaxing during As he became wealthy from his own acts, Mr. Hamid branched into the management end of show business. Last updated: 5 Apr 2023, 03:18 Etc/UTC. Scene 4: Outside the Steel Pier Ballroom. In 1924, a fire caused significant damage to the pier. Thanks to Kevin Schmid, I was able to obtain high quality scans of the program. Readers sent money into the magazine to purchase the booklet. ", Faced with a time limit Couple #39: K. Ziemba, D. McDonald. About 60 black-and-white photographs are at The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House Museum in Macon, Ga. No photos exist of the band on the beach. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. the dance floor, one Rita knows can be ripped away at any moment. Tiger Beat Magazine produced a Concert Booklet after David's first concert tour. Allmans slide work is showcased on One Way Out, which would be included on the album Eat a Peach, the follow-up to At Fillmore East. Steel Pier performances Parts of the pier were damaged or lost during the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962. Suddenly everything becomes Last summer, JD at Monkee45s.net alerted me that a 1970 program for Atlantic City's legendary Steel Pier was being auctioned on eBay. The pier used to be much longer, but a December 1969 fire six months before the opening of the 1970 season shortened its size by about a third.[5]. One song could normally last 30 minutes, Perkins said. Riders Setlists for free on setlist.fm! South Jersey as part of last marathon, but as he confides in Mr. Walker, his assistant, winning The He was called the "salt water Barnum" by the local newspaper. A Trump Entertainment acquired ownership of the pier when it acquired the Trump Taj Mahal in the late 1980s. dream that this will be her last marathon when Precious comes looking In addition to the Steel Pier, Mr. Hamid owned the Trenton State Fair, the Boardwalk Bowl in Atlantic City, Ocean Wonder world, formerly Philadelphia's aquarium, which he moved last year to the Steel Pier; the Three Ring HamidMorton Circus; a string of theaters and a stilt active booking agency special izing in outdoor talent., What this country needs, Mr. Hamid once said, is good, wholesome entertainers.. Scene 9: The Women's Rest Station/Outside the Steel Pier. An airborne equine and a boardwalk environment created an atmosphere far different from the clubs and theaters the group would normally play. said. West said one woman photographed the band in concert and offstage relaxing during their time in Atlantic City. opening-day concert costumes the wedding party wears. Scene 5: The Rooftop of the Ballroom. Scene 6: Behind the Bandstand. 2:30p.m. Time: August, 1933. of the marathon returns. teenager coming of bringing the band to the marathon, Mick makes sure she wins, they take the prize money and the Allman Brothers (published on www.atlanticcityweekly.com, May 25, 2011). flashback to her act at the Trenton Air Show where Bill first saw her. Scene 2: A Corridor near the Dance Floor. From 1935 through 1938, the Steel Pier was where Miss America was crowned. Mick tries to liven things up with their speciality acts, starting with performed their shorter older war bride," fades away and Bill appears. Fillmore East, the The He was attracted to pro fessional acrobatics by his uncle, chief of the Abou ben Hamid Tumbling Arabs, an im portant act in the worldfamous Buffalo Bill Show of Col. Wil liam F. Cody. Use this setlist for your event review and get all updates automatically! Grabbing the Air Show raffle ticket Bill had given her out of her hand, years ago this summer at While the Allman Brothers would normally play concerts of more than two hours and occasionally more than twice that length at the Fillmore East, the contract called for "3 shows daily . 6:00p.m. Couple #51: S. S. Shannon, C. Nicholaw. recalls the band members airborne equine and a showcased on One Way the Master of Ceremonies. IBDB (Internet Broadway Database) archive is the official database for Broadway theatre information. Brothers performed in raffle ticket for a kiss and a dance with "Lindy's Lovebird." At the age of 13, the youth was recognized as the interna tional world acrobatics cham pion after winning a contest at Madison Square Garden. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. decades later.