If you’re an American child of the 1970’s, your memories must include the television variety show. Laugh-In, Hee-Haw, The Flip Wilson Show, Donny and Marie, The Carol Burnett Show, Sonny and Cher and … The Captain and Tennille.
Although their popularity was brief, “Captain” Daryl Dragon and his wife Tony Tenille were a huge hit in the ’70’s. And a big influence on style: Tony Tenille’s pageboy was as popular as Farrah Fawcett’s feathered waves and Dorothy Hamill’s wedge. At some point in my youth, I sported each of those hairstyles. Good thing I tossed all those photos…
I think the time is right for a Captain and Tenille resurgence. In fact, I have repeatedly tried to convince my husband that we should start a Captain and Tenille cover act. Tonight as we walked through the lobby of the Irish hotel where we are staying, what should come on the sound system but “Love Will Keep Us Together” – their biggest hit. It’s a sign. All we need is a captain’s hat, navy blue jacket and a white cravat for the hubs and for me? A fabulous Bob Mackie gown! What do you think? Isn’t that a great idea? You know… in case the whole writing, art thing doesn’t work out?
Meg Sorick, Author/Artist 
Oh yes, absolutely. And do Muskrat Love!
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Oh for sure! 😂
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Haha!! I loved Captain and Tenille. I say go for it!!
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Awesome! 😂
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I’m so there 😂
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Right? 😂
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Made me laugh out loud. Then sing. Such easy fun we had ❤️
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Wasn’t it though… those were the days.
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Indeed. ❤️
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YES! I used to listen to my parents’ C&T album constantly–and now I will have “Muskrat Love” in my head all day!
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Whoops! Sorry about that! 😂
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I’d pay to come to see you!
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It would certainly be a spectacle… 😆 And I can promise it would make you laugh!
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Great post, Meg! Thanks for the laugh, who knows it most definitely could be a sign. Wishing you well. 🙂
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Thanks, Mia! Yeah just for laughs, no way I’m singing anything on stage. I would take the Bob Mackie gown however… all in black please! 😜
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That sounds like a plan! 😉
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It’s kismet! 👍🏻
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I agree! 😃
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I was a fan, too! But I can’t believe you tossed the pictures. Come on – show and tell!
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No way! Too humiliating! 😂
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Maybe we should start a trend of displaying that sort of pic. We could all have a good laugh at ourselves and each other. Cathartic, ya know?
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Haha! Ok, you go first! 😜 I have my junior year in high school photo with my Farrah hair do. It’s actually not awful but…
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I too was a teenybopper, complete with the ponytail!!! Love the 70’s snd the music 🎶
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It was a great era for music! Style and fashion … hmmm, maybe not so much!
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I think its a time for that 70’s hair resurgance as well. Hair these days make way to much sence. Perm me!
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Hahaha! That’s awesome! Go for it! And post pics…. 😜
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They were a huge favorite in the 70’s and one of mine. I say why not?
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That’s what I’m talking about! 😂
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Lordy, I’m feeling dated. I think of them occasionally and the songs that come to mind are Love Will Keep Us Together, Muskrat Love, and Nobody Does it Better which I think was in a James Bond flick. Would have been interesting seeing go head to head with The Carpenters.
Some really great music came out of that era.
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I hear you! I hear music that is considered ‘oldies’ and I’m like – hey wait a minute! What happened? 😃 But I agree – some fantastic music!
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