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Jet · 02-26-2010, 09:07 PM

I was 5 years old when West Side Story was released in 1961.
I don't remember seeing it until I was maybe 7 or 8 at the drive-in with my parents. I loved the music and
choreoghraphy especially the Blues Promenade in the gym, The Jet Song, Somewhere, Tonight and Maria.
I'm glad we have these actors and performances on film, remaining timeless, and the sensitive,
intense Romeo and Juliet romance of West Side Story.

I could go on about Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins and Oscars and all of that, but I have a more of a heartfelt view.
I chose my screen name and composed my signature montage around West Side Story because if I could be anywhere,
anytime, anyone it would be a Jet in West Side Story—at least for a day. I like it's raw energy, it's streetwise edge,
the nuances of the early 60s, and the old school romance of falling in love at first sight.

That said....

This is my small tribute to the people that were so fortunate to make it happen and who they are now.
Thanks for reminding us that it will be on Cinderella. Long live West Side Story.

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Richard Beymer, Tony

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Russ Tamblyn, Riff

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George Chakiris, Best Supporting Actor, Bernardo

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Rita Moreno, Best Supporting Actress, Anita

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The late Natalie Wood, Maria

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The Jet Song

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGJsv6ZNlo"]YouTube- West Side Story-Jet Song[/ame]

02-26-2010, 09:07 PM	#11
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	West Side Story, I coulda been a Jet I was 5 years old when West Side Story was released in 1961. I don't remember seeing it until I was maybe 7 or 8 at the drive-in with my parents. I loved the music and choreoghraphy especially the Blues Promenade in the gym, The Jet Song, Somewhere, Tonight and Maria. I'm glad we have these actors and performances on film, remaining timeless, and the sensitive, intense Romeo and Juliet romance of West Side Story. I could go on about Robert Wise, Jerome Robbins and Oscars and all of that, but I have a more of a heartfelt view. I chose my screen name and composed my signature montage around West Side Story because if I could be anywhere, anytime, anyone it would be a Jet in West Side Story—at least for a day. I like it's raw energy, it's streetwise edge, the nuances of the early 60s, and the old school romance of falling in love at first sight. That said.... This is my small tribute to the people that were so fortunate to make it happen and who they are now. Thanks for reminding us that it will be on Cinderella. Long live West Side Story. __________________________________________________ ____ Richard Beymer, Tony \| Russ Tamblyn, Riff \| George Chakiris, Best Supporting Actor, Bernardo \| Rita Moreno, Best Supporting Actress, Anita \| The late Natalie Wood, Maria \| The Jet Song [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exGJsv6ZNlo"]YouTube- West Side Story-Jet Song[/ame]